CMS will explore how best to incorporate geographic parameters into Shared Savings Program benchmark adjustments, informed by the current use of the ADI in other health equity ( provisions of the Shared Savings Program
We found ST prevalence figures in 12 countries that did not previously report ST use
reported currently using nicotine pouches, which is double from 2021
Table 2 presents the number of deaths and crude death rates by tobacco use for all causes and for four of the leading causes that are related to smoking (diseases of the heart, malignant neoplasms, chronic lower respiratory diseases, and cerebrovascular diseases)
(1) For a Part B rebatable drug, subject to paragraphs (d)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section and except as provided in paragraph (d)(2) of this section, CMS will identify the payment amount in the payment amount benchmark quarter using the published payment limit for the billing and payment code for the applicable payment amount benchmark quarter determined in accordance with section 1847A of the Act