Senate Bill Would Ban Insurers From Owning Medicare Doctor Practices Under POP Act

Medicare Advantage organizations submit compliance certifications to the federal government (timing set by the Secretary).

Plans that can’t certify may risk losing their Medicare contract, which can trigger midstream changes or forced plan switches during enrollment periods.

FTC issues rules explaining how the ban and reporting will work in practice.

Clearer rules will determine which ownership structures are covered and what paperwork companies must file, which can speed up divestments and enforcement.