Policy & Medicine February 16, 2025
Welcome to This Week in Policy and Medicine, where we cover key regulatory and policy developments impacting healthcare, life sciences, and medical education. Here’s what you need to know:
NIH Caps Indirect Cost Rates at 15%
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has set a cap of 15% on indirect cost reimbursement rates for new research grants. The move is aimed at reallocating more funding toward direct research activities but has sparked pushback from academic institutions relying on indirect cost support. Read more: NIH Caps Indirect Cost Rates at 15%
CMS Is Discontinuing the MA Value-Based Insurance Design Model
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the Medicare Advantage...