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Medicare Proposed Rule 2026: Key Changes for Cost-Sharing, Provider Directories, and PBM Accountability

$199.99

Stay ahead with essential insights into the latest CMS Proposed Rule impacting Medicare Advantage and Part D. This course offers detailed, actionable guidance on Section 6219 (reducing Part D cost-sharing for low-income beneficiaries), Section 6220 (REAL Health Providers Act: provider directory accuracy and enrollee protections), and Section 6224 (new accountability standards for Pharmacy Benefit Managers). Learn what’s changing in network transparency, copayment structures, PBM compensation, and compliance expectations—critical for providers, plans, pharmacies, and industry consultants.

In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the purpose and intent of the proposed rule and its statutory basis.
* Recognize the opportunities for public participation and comment.
* Identify the key provisions and anticipated impacts of the proposed rule.
* Appreciate the potential for changes prior to finalization based on stakeholder input.
* Analyze the regulatory, operational, and economic implications for affected entities.

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NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all course purchases are for access to the course for a period of 1-year.  At the end of the one year term, the course will be set to “inactive”. 

Why This Course is Important
Without this training, you risk misunderstanding significant regulatory changes, missing compliance deadlines, and failing to leverage opportunities for public comment or operational adaptation—potentially resulting in penalties or loss of competitive advantage.

Course Details
This is a self-paced eLearning course based on the Federal Register Document titled Medicare Program; Implementation of Sections 6219, 6220, and 6224 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026.

Key regulatory references include:

Course SKU
FR-26-3274-1