On April 10, 2018, CMS filed a notice of appeal to the 8th Circuit in the litigation of Missouri Hospital Association v. Price. This will be the first appellate court to hear arguments on the April 2017 Final Rule. It follows a First Circuit ruling earlier this month affirming a lower court’s decision to enjoin the FAQs. For a breakdown of the relevant issues in this case and for more information on the status of various lawsuits, refer to our comprehensive case chart.