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Crowell Talks Tax: IRA and Government Affairs Updates (VIDEO)

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 02.22.24

Tax partner Carina Federico is joined by Tyler O’Connor, an energy and government affairs partner, to discuss how the upcoming presidential election will affect the IRA.

Key Takeaways:

  • Particular provisions that might be affected
  • The likelihood of the IRA being repealed
  • Predictions and commentary regarding the timeline of finalized regulations; and
  • How companies can prepare for the possibility that laws might change

 

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Client Alert | 5 min read | 04.23.26

CMS Proposes New Payment Policy for IOPOs and HCLs

In keeping with ongoing efforts to intensify regulatory oversight of organ procurement organizations (OPOs) and curtail improper spending within federal health programs, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued a proposed rule that would, among other adjustments, align Medicare payment policies for non-renal organs to be consistent with those currently applicable to kidneys. If enacted as drafted, this latest rule could have a direct impact on the financial stability of OPOs and histocompatibility laboratories (HCL) at a time when such organizations face increasing pressure to meet CMS’s new outcome measures — or else face non-renewal or decertification later this year. ...