📋Request for Nominations for Medicare Evidence Committee Members
Medicare Program; Request for Nominations for Members for the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee
Summary
This notice announces the request for nominations for membership on the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC). Among other duties, the MEDCAC provides advice and guidance to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) and the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) concerning the adequacy of scientific evidence available to CMS in making coverage determinations under the Medicare program. The MEDCAC's fundamental purpose is to support the principles of an evidence-based determination process for Medicare's coverage policies. MEDCAC panels provide advice to CMS on the strength of the evidence available for specific medical treatments and technologies through a public, participatory, and accountable process.
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Business Impact
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The notice pertains to nominations for the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC), which influences Medicare coverage decisions. Businesses in healthcare may need to understand implications for services they provide based on MEDCAC recommendations and should monitor membership changes for potential impacts on policy and reimbursement.