CMS's 2026 Medicare payment proposals aim to rebalance reimbursements in favor of primary care and outpatient clinics, reduce hospital-owned clinic premiums, and introduce site-neutral payments to improve Medicare value and primary care sustainability.

Medicare faces growing financial challenges with rising costs and insolvency risks. Strategic reforms in funding, premiums, and Medicare Advantage are crucial for program sustainability and senior care access.

Analysis of the feasibility, costs, and political dynamics of implementing universal Medicare in the U.S., focusing on insurance costs, coverage expansion, and potential tax structures.