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GAO's Annual Bid Protest Report: Sustains on the Rise

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 12.20.16

On December 15, GAO released its “Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2016,” including its updated bid protest statistics that indicated a significant uptick in the sustain rate for FY2016. For a breakdown of the most important statistics and trends, check out our latest post on Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum.

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Client Alert | 8 min read | 04.17.26

CMS Finalizes CY 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rule: Key Implications for Plan Sponsors

On April 6, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published its final rule governing the Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) programs for Contract Year (CY) 2027. The final rule is effective June 1, 2026, with most provisions applicable to coverage beginning January 1, 2027, and marketing and communications changes taking effect October 1, 2026. Beyond payment, the rule pursues a broad deregulatory agenda aligned with Executive Order 14192, reversing marketing and enrollment safeguards introduced in 2023 and easing documentation and reporting obligations, while introducing new program integrity requirements....