This educational symposium seeks to unpack the impact of the evolving policy and quality landscape for cardiovascular and heart failure stakeholders.

The fast pace of recent policy evolution introduces new opportunities to augment access to care, particularly for rural and underserved communities. New programs introduced under the Inflation Reduction Act, such as the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, will improve medication affordability for Part D beneficiaries, which may particularly benefit individuals managing chronic conditions like heart failure. In tandem, CMS continues to refine its provider and plan incentive programs to improve outcomes for patients with heart failure, reduce healthcare costs, and promote access to high-quality care for those most at risk. This session will explore the intersection of policy, provider incentives, and patient behavior in the context of heart failure interventions. Learning objectives include:

• Examine and evaluate the projected impact of evolving CMS policy priorities and quality programs related to heart failure
• Analyze the intersection between healthcare access disparities and the economic burden of heart failure within Medicare and Medicaid
• Assess the anticipated effects of recent federal policy developments on medication affordability, access, and adherence among underserved populations