CMS Launches 2026 Drug Acquisition Cost Survey for Medicare OPPS Hospitals
CMS will conduct a drug acquisition cost survey in early 2026 to collect data from hospitals under the Medicare OPPS, informing 2027 outpatient payment policies.
2026 Social Security and Medicare Updates: Benefit Changes and Cost Impact
Key updates on Social Security benefits and Medicare costs for 2026, including COLA increases, enrollment details, tax implications, and program solvency.
CMS Launches ACCESS Model to Advance Medicare Chronic Care with Digital Tools
CMS introduces the ACCESS Model to enhance chronic care for Medicare beneficiaries using digital health tools and outcome-based payment models starting in 2026.
CMS Proposes 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Regulatory Updates and Data Use Changes
CMS issues proposed 2027 updates to Medicare Advantage, Part D, risk adjustment, and reporting rules, seeking stakeholder input on quality measures and program improvements.
Medicare Advantage Growth Raises Care Access and Cost Concerns for Providers
Medicare Advantage plans see rising enrollment amid care access and cost challenges for providers and beneficiaries, prompting regulatory scrutiny and legislative proposals.
CMS Announces 2027 Medicare Part D Drug Price Reductions for 15 High-Cost Medications
CMS reveals new 2027 price caps for 15 Medicare Part D drugs, projected to save billions federally and reduce patient costs under the Inflation Reduction Act negotiations.
Rising Buprenorphine Use Among Older Mainers Highlights Opioid Treatment Trends
Buprenorphine prescriptions for Mainers 65+ rose 70% from 2019 to 2023, signaling increased opioid treatment needs amid population growth. Challenges in Medicare plan access add complexity for older adults.
Government Death Record Errors Disrupt Health Insurance and Medicare Coverage
Explore how Social Security death record errors can jeopardize health insurance and Medicare coverage, impacting patient access and government data integrity.
Medicare Advantage Growth Raises Concerns Over Costs, Care Access, and Provider Relations
Medicare Advantage enrollment surges as hospitals report care delays and increased administrative burdens. Explore the impacts on costs, provider networks, and Medicare policy reforms in 2025.
2024 Open Enrollment Highlights: Medicare Choices and Subsidy Uncertainty in Rhode Island
Explore key insights on Rhode Island's 2024 open enrollment, Medicare options for seniors, and the impact of potential subsidy changes on state health insurance marketplace pricing.