New Jersey's low Medicaid reimbursement rates are causing primary care physicians to close practices, limiting healthcare access for low-income patients.

Maine advocates seek Medicare coverage for anti-obesity medications to improve public health, reduce healthcare costs, and promote active transportation. Bipartisan support grows with Senator Susan Collins' leadership.

Medicaid and federal funding cuts risk destabilizing community health centers in rural North Carolina, crucial for low-income residents managing chronic diseases. Understand regulatory and market impacts.

The 2026 Rate Announcement reveals a 5.06% increase in Medicare Advantage payments, protecting beneficiaries and addressing fraud.

Explore the implications of proposed Medicaid cuts and the ongoing debate over fraud and improper payments as lawmakers navigate the complexities of health care funding.

Congress extends telehealth flexibility until September 2025, with calls for permanent solutions to improve Medicare patient access.

MedPAC recommends linking physician pay updates to inflation, emphasizing the unsustainability of current Medicare reimbursements. ACR and AMA support timely action.

President Trump's executive order aims to enhance access and affordability for IVF services, potentially reshaping health insurance coverage in the sector.

The CMS faces criticism for failing to address billions in Medicare Advantage overpayments. Investigate how political influence impacts oversight and what this means for seniors.