Global Spotlight: Australia
Each month in Global Spotlight we provide market access facts from the country highlighted on the cover of Market Pathways' print issue. The March cover features the Australian Parliament House in Canberra.
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Each month in Global Spotlight we provide market access facts from the country highlighted on the cover of Market Pathways' print issue. The March cover features the Australian Parliament House in Canberra.
MS has eliminated all orthopedic procedures from the inpatient-only rule, as of January 1, 2026—part of a three-year plan to remove the list entirely--and is working on other policy changes that expand access to lower-cost ambulatory surgery centers. Experts highlight how these changes will affect manufacturers’ commercial strategies and influence ASC procurement in ways that both incentivize and discourage adoption of high-cost technologies.
CMS advances novel payment models in orthopedics. Excerpted from Pathways’ Picks April 15: New Medicare Directions, AI Picks, and Global Regulatory Updates