Explore how the U.S. prospective most-favored-nation (MFN) pricing strategy aims to lower drug prices while preserving pharmaceutical innovation and encouraging fair global contributions to R&D funding.
Explore five strategic healthcare reforms proposed to cut costs across the U.S. healthcare system and enhance affordability in insurance and care delivery.
Local Medicare forums in Carroll County, NH address widespread Medicare Advantage plan cancellations. Insurance agent-led discussions help seniors navigate transitions and compliance.
CMS cuts Medicare home health reimbursement by $220M in 2025, less than the proposed $1B reduction. Providers highlight sustainability concerns under current payment model.
Kinney Drugs and EnlivenHealth collaborate to assist seniors with free Medicare Part D plan comparisons during the open enrollment period ending December 7. Over 460 stand-alone PDPs and numerous Medicare Advantage plans make enrollment decisions complex.
Right at Home in West Virginia introduces a Medicare-funded program providing respite care for seniors with dementia, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's. The initiative offers tailored care plans to support family caregivers managing chronic neurological conditions.
CMS will end the End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices (ETC) model after studies show it did not increase home dialysis or transplant rates among Medicare patients, signaling a shift in U.S. renal care strategies.
CMS finalizes a 1.3% Medicare payment cut to home health agencies for 2026, highlighting industry concerns over reimbursement declines, workforce impacts, and care access challenges.
Long Beach seniors can learn about 2026 Medicare Advantage Plan updates and enrollment options during MemorialCare's in-person and virtual sessions before the December 7 enrollment deadline.
Summary of recent CMS proposals affecting 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D, plus updates on Medicare drug price negotiations impacting federal health programs.
