Tag: Medicare

AdvaMed Highlights Access Concerns in CMS 2026 Home Health Payment Rule

AdvaMed responds to CMS 2026 payment rule, stressing patient access to diabetes and prosthetic supplies amid competitive bidding concerns.

Key Considerations for Choosing Medicare Advantage Plans During 2026 Enrollment

With Medicare Advantage open enrollment closing soon, learn crucial factors in choosing 2026 plans including provider access, benefits, costs, and Medicare star ratings to optimize coverage decisions.

Maximizing Medicare Vision Benefits: Coverage, Savings, and Eye Health Insights

Learn how to maximize your Medicare plan's vision benefits, including annual eye exams, vision allowances, and affordable stand-alone coverage options like VSP.

Pharma Firms Slash Medicare Drug Prices in Trump Administration Deal

Pharmaceutical companies agree to significant Medicare drug price cuts under Trump administration, projecting billions in savings with impacts on Medicare Part D and drug affordability.

MultiCare to Exclude Certain Medicare Advantage PPO Plans in 2026

Starting in 2026, MultiCare will no longer accept certain Medicare Advantage PPO plans, impacting access for some seniors. The shift focuses on HMO plans for better care coordination during Medicare open enrollment.

Texas Shifts Dual Eligible Integration to Integrated D-SNP Model in 2026

Texas HHSC to transition from Dual Demonstration Program to Integrated Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) model in 2026, enhancing Medicare and Medicaid integration for dual eligibles in STAR+PLUS.

SCAN Health Plan Addresses Medicare Patient Challenges with Strategic Initiatives

SCAN Health Plan strategic response to Medicare patient challenges highlights healthcare system inefficiencies and innovation in Medicare managed care.

Medicare Premiums and Plan Changes Signal Market Shifts for 2026

Medicare 2026 premiums surge nearly 10%, with fewer Medicare Advantage plans as insurers scale back. Explore key Medicare cost drivers and market impacts.

Health First Urgent Care Settles $2.8M Medicare Medicaid Overbilling Case

Health First Urgent Care agrees to $2.8 million settlement for Medicare and Medicaid overbilling linked to improper diagnostic test billing practices in Washington State.

CMS Launches Voluntary Medicaid MFN Drug Pricing Model; Trump-Era Manufacturer Agreements Expand

CMS unveils the GENERous Medicaid payment model introducing MFN drug pricing, alongside expanded Trump administration drug pricing agreements and key regulatory updates for 2026.