The CMS 2026 proposed physician fee schedule includes updates to Medicare telehealth reimbursement, frequency limits, and supervision rules, aiming to codify pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities.
A federal court blocks key provisions of the CMS Marketplace Integrity and Affordability rule affecting ACA exchanges, prompting an appeal from the Trump administration. Changes impact health plan design, enrollment rules, and taxpayer costs.
CMS extends the AHEAD Model to 2035, introducing payment reforms and transparency to improve Medicare cost control, prevention, and population health outcomes.
A federal judge blocks major provisions of CMS's new ACA Marketplace rule, pausing stricter eligibility checks and subsidy limits that affect coverage for 1.8 million people.
CMS will not approve new Medicaid 1115 waivers for workforce initiatives, shifting federal support away from addressing provider shortages via these programs. This change affects state capacity to invest in Medicaid workforce development.
CMS introduces a new verification process for Medicaid and CHIP to ensure enrollee eligibility, safeguard taxpayer funds, and enhance program integrity with state-level review and enforcement.
New CMS data and state audits reveal rising fraud risks and improper payments in Medicaid and Obamacare exchanges, prompting regulatory reforms to enhance program integrity and protect taxpayer funds.
Federal court temporarily blocks key CMS rule on ACA health insurance exchange enrollment and eligibility pending further legal review, creating regulatory uncertainty.
Mayo Clinic hospitals received top quality ratings from CMS, with seven earning five stars, highlighting superior performance in mortality, safety, readmission, and patient experience measures.
A federal judge blocks key ACA regulatory changes that could affect 1.8 million Americans' health insurance, pausing new income verification and premium rules. Legal challenges continue.
