Medicare costs including Part B premiums, Part A deductible, and coinsurance rates rise in 2026, impacting retiree budgets and Social Security benefits.

CMS to invest $50 billion over five years in rural health transformation, impacting care delivery and payment models in all 50 states.

CMS increases Medicare audits in nursing homes following a rise in improper payments to 17.2% in 2024, urging better documentation and compliance to avoid denials and penalties.

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission recommends reducing payments to home health agencies and hospices due to strong profit margins revealed in 2024 Medicare claims data, aiming to optimize Medicare spending and reimbursement policies for elder care providers.

Rep. Eric Burlison proposes a significant overhaul to Health Savings Accounts, aiming to enhance their benefits and impact within the U.S. healthcare and insurance markets.

HHS Office of Inspector General recommends FRI refund $42,295 in Medicare overpayments amid regulatory oversight under National Defense Authorization Act FY 2023.

Healthcare premiums in the ACA marketplace may rise significantly in 2026 if current subsidies expire, impacting hundreds of thousands of insured individuals. Learn about subsidy impacts, premium increases, and market implications.

Medicare's 2025 reimbursement cuts are significantly impacting orthopedic surgeons, driving practice consolidation and raising concerns over future Medicare participation and patient access in musculoskeletal care.

HCA Healthcare's stock hits record highs as millions face higher ACA premiums and potential loss of coverage, highlighting the tension between healthcare profits and affordability challenges in the U.S.

CMS plans to change Medicare hospital payment weights methodology using Medicare Advantage data starting FY2029, impacting hospital reimbursement and clinical documentation.