About Benchmarks:
Are you ready for this regulation? Use this benchmark to find out.
Each benchmark is build directly for the federal regulation. They reflect the learning objectives of the related course.
The benchmark is not a "trivia test" - they help you evaluate your readiness to apply the new regulation.
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Take this benchmark to assess how much you would benefit from taking the course on the GUARD Model proposed rule. In a few minutes, you’ll gauge your grasp of why CMS is testing international price benchmarks for certain Medicare Part D drugs, who is affected, and what trade-offs and operational shifts could follow.
This quick check is not a recall quiz. It surfaces how ready you are to:
Why take the full course? You’ll get a clear, structured walkthrough of the GUARD Model’s purpose, scope, benchmarking methods, reporting and enforcement, beneficiary protections, and interactions with other CMS programs – so you can make informed decisions and submit high-quality comments before policies are finalized.
Start the benchmark now to see where a deeper dive will deliver the most value.
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all Benchmarks are free of charge!
Federal Register Title
This benchmark will help determine your readiness for: Federal Register Document titled Guarding U.S. Medicare Against Rising Drug Costs (GUARD) Model. Document Number: 2025-23705
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FR-25-1649-1
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Federal Register Title
This benchmark will help determine your readiness for: Federal Register Document titled Medicare Program; Updates to the Master List of Items Potentially Subject to Face to Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery and/or Prior Authorization Requirements; Updates to the Required Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery List; and Updates to the Required Prior Authorization List. Document Number: 2026-00487
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FR-26-1672-1
Why This Course is Important
Missing this course could result in denied claims, costly audits, and compliance failures that disrupt patient access and jeopardize Medicare reimbursements.
Course Details
This is a self-paced eLearning course based on the Federal Register Document titled Medicare Program; Updates to the Master List of Items Potentially Subject to Face to Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery and/or Prior Authorization Requirements; Updates to the Required Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery List; and Updates to the Required Prior Authorization List.
Key regulatory references include:
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FR-26-1672-1
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