Medicare Advantage Increases Government Costs, Not Saves Them, Reports Show
Medicare Advantage programs increase government spending by $84 billion annually due to payment structures and upcoding, impacting Medicare's fiscal sustainability.
Spine Surgeons Navigate Federal Policy Changes Impacting Practice Viability
Spine surgeons adapt to evolving federal healthcare policies including Medicare reimbursement cuts and the CMS TEAM Model, affecting practice operations and care delivery.
Iowa Faces Medicaid Cuts and Legislative Changes Amid Weather and Healthcare Compliance Issues
Explore how proposed Medicaid cuts and new legislative measures in Iowa impact healthcare, insurance claims, and regulatory compliance amid recent severe weather events.
Study Finds Medicare Advantage Patients Face Longer, Costlier Radiotherapy Than Traditional Medicare
New Harvard study compares radiotherapy utilization and spending between Medicare Advantage and Traditional Medicare, highlighting longer treatment durations and higher costs for MA patients.
Virginia Faces Medicaid Funding Risks from Republican-Backed Budget Cuts
Virginia's Medicaid expansion coverage is at risk due to proposed Republican-supported federal budget cuts, threatening healthcare access for nearly 630,000 residents and impacting local healthcare systems.
Federal Medicaid and Medicare Cuts Threaten Rural Hospital Sustainability
Proposed federal cuts to Medicaid and Medicare threaten the financial sustainability of rural hospitals like Monadnock Community Hospital, impacting care delivery and staffing. Explore strategic responses and implications for healthcare reimbursement and compliance.
CMS Proposes FY 2026 Medicare IPPS Rule with Payment and Quality Updates
Explore CMS's FY 2026 proposed Medicare IPPS rule detailing hospital payment increases, uncompensated care funding, quality program updates, and regulatory streamlining affecting hospital reimbursement and compliance for 2025-26.
Reforming Medicare Coverage to Improve Access to Advanced Wound Care Therapies
Explore the impact of Medicare Administrative Contractors on coverage decisions for advanced wound care therapies and the potential of AI-driven reforms to improve patient access and reduce costs.
Congressional Budget Cuts Spark Debate Over Medicare, Medicaid, and VA Funding
Congressional budget cuts proposed by House Republicans raise concerns about potential impacts on Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans Affairs funding. Key debates focus on program efficiency versus benefit reductions.
Impact of Proposed Medicaid Cuts on Iowa's Healthcare and Economy
Learn how proposed $880 billion Medicaid cuts could affect Iowa's Medicaid program, healthcare access, and economic stability, including job losses and state revenue decline.