GE HealthCare Services Enhance Biomedical Equipment Performance and Readiness
Explore GE HealthCare's services for maintaining biomedical equipment to ensure peak performance and readiness in healthcare settings.
CMS Launches ACCESS Model to Advance Medicare Chronic Care with Digital Tools
CMS introduces the ACCESS Model to enhance chronic care for Medicare beneficiaries using digital health tools and outcome-based payment models starting in 2026.
Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans Losing Acceptance at South County Hospital in 2026
From 2026, Aetna Medicare Advantage individual plans will no longer be accepted at South County Hospital for surgical and outpatient services due to contract renewal impasse. Ongoing negotiations may impact Washington County patients.
CMS Proposes 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Regulatory Updates and Data Use Changes
CMS issues proposed 2027 updates to Medicare Advantage, Part D, risk adjustment, and reporting rules, seeking stakeholder input on quality measures and program improvements.
Medicare Advantage Growth Raises Care Access and Cost Concerns for Providers
Medicare Advantage plans see rising enrollment amid care access and cost challenges for providers and beneficiaries, prompting regulatory scrutiny and legislative proposals.
CMS Announces 2027 Medicare Part D Drug Price Reductions for 15 High-Cost Medications
CMS reveals new 2027 price caps for 15 Medicare Part D drugs, projected to save billions federally and reduce patient costs under the Inflation Reduction Act negotiations.
Rising Buprenorphine Use Among Older Mainers Highlights Opioid Treatment Trends
Buprenorphine prescriptions for Mainers 65+ rose 70% from 2019 to 2023, signaling increased opioid treatment needs amid population growth. Challenges in Medicare plan access add complexity for older adults.
Medicare Advantage Growth Raises Concerns Over Costs, Care Access, and Provider Relations
Medicare Advantage enrollment surges as hospitals report care delays and increased administrative burdens. Explore the impacts on costs, provider networks, and Medicare policy reforms in 2025.
CMS Launches ACCESS Model to Advance Technology-Enabled Chronic Care in Medicare
CMS introduces the ACCESS Model, a voluntary Medicare initiative that promotes technology-enabled chronic care solutions to improve patient outcomes and modernize Medicare treatment frameworks.
Medicare Advantage Market Faces Enrollment Declines and Regulatory Shifts Amid Profit Pressures
Medicare Advantage plans face enrollment decline in 2026 as insurers reduce benefits and brokers lose commissions; CMS proposes star rating changes boosting insurer profits while reversing equity measures.