Delay of Effective Date: Secure Electronic Prior Authorization for Medicare Part D Program
CMS and HHS have delayed the effective date for the provision until March 30, 2021. In accordance with January 20, 2021 “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review” memorandum.

Delay of Effective Date: Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage
CMS and HHS have delayed the effective date for the Revisions to the Outcome Measure Requirements for Organ Procurement Organizations provision until March 30, 2021. An additional 30-day comment period has been granted ending March 4, 2021.

Delay of Effective Date: Removal of Safe Harbor Protection for Prescription Pharmaceutical Rebates and Creation of Protections for Point-of-Sale Reductions in Price and Pharmacy Benefit Manager Service Fees
OIG and HHS have delayed the effective date for the provision until March 22, 2021, in accordance with January 20, 2021 “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review” memorandum.