CMS finalizes key aspects of the 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D programs rule, including expanded insulin coverage, payment plans, and new pharmacy requirements for network participation.

Medicare's ongoing pay cuts strain primary care physicians, intensifying doctor shortages and risking access to care for the growing senior population. Increased audits and complex billing compound challenges, pushing some doctors out of Medicare.

CMS extends skilled nursing facilities' Medicare revalidation deadline to August 2025 amid new ownership disclosure requirements to improve care quality oversight.

Discover key organizations like SHIP, CMS, SSA, and state insurance departments that simplify Medicare enrollment and assist beneficiaries with plan decisions and supplemental coverage.

Major staff and budget cuts at key U.S. public health agencies like CDC and FDA risk weakening national health infrastructure and crisis preparedness.

April 2025 update on U.S. pharmaceutical regulation highlights executive orders, budget changes, CMS policies, IRA litigation, and 340B program developments shaping drug pricing and access.

The Health Tech Investment Act aims to create a consistent Medicare payment system for FDA-approved AI medical devices, enhancing patient access and improving healthcare outcomes.

Dr. Mehmet Oz confirmed as CMS leader, emphasizing Medicare and Medicaid modernization, targeting fraud, and navigating potential Medicaid funding challenges amid federal budget pressures.

Holly Hill mental health hospital in North Carolina addresses CMS and NCDHHS compliance issues to maintain Medicare program eligibility. Follow-up inspection results pending.

CMS finalizes key elements of the CY 2026 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D final rule, including insulin coverage expansion, Prescription Payment Plan codification, pharmacy data requirements, and updated enrollee protections.