CMS Proposes No-Cost Hep B Vaccinations, New Fee Schedule For Preventive Drugs Like PrEP

CMS proposes to offer free hepatitis B vaccinations, set up a fee schedule for drugs covered as additional preventative services like PrEP and expand coverage of colorectal cancer screening in its draft calendar year 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule unveiled Wednesday (July 10). CMS says those who have not received the hepatitis vaccine and those who don’t know their status will be covered at no cost to the individual. CMS is also allowing for pharmacies to administer the vaccine, as...