Medicare Excludes Coverage for High-Cost Obesity Drugs Under CMS Policy
The Trump administration's CMS decision excludes costly obesity treatments from Medicare coverage, highlighting challenges in drug pricing and healthcare policy reforms.
CMS Indefinitely Suspends Nursing Home Ownership Reporting Amid PECOS Technical Issues
CMS has indefinitely suspended federally funded nursing home ownership reporting due to PECOS system issues, delaying the revalidation deadline and advising ongoing data collection. Key updates on regulatory compliance for Medicare and Medicaid providers.
Dr. Oz's Leadership at CMS Gains Positive Attention Among Policymakers
Dr. Oz's tenure at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has drawn positive reviews, highlighting changes in Medicare and Medicaid policy management.
City Faces Budget Strains Amid Delays in Retiree Health Insurance Cost Shifts
Explore the challenges faced by a city in implementing retiree health insurance cost shifts, including delayed state reimbursements and budget impacts amid fiscal pressures.
Sumter YMCA Offers Free Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program for Seniors
Sumter YMCA provides a free Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program to help seniors with prediabetes adopt healthier lifestyles and reduce type 2 diabetes risk.
Missouri Man Sentenced for $174M Medicare Genetic Testing Fraud Scheme
Jamie P. McNamara sentenced to 10 years for defrauding Medicare of $174 million through a genetic testing scheme involving telemarketing and fake doctor orders. Federal investigations by HHS-OIG and the FBI led to recovery and prosecution under the Health Care Fraud Strike Force.
Medicare Beneficiary Trends and State-Level Payout Variations Across the U.S.
Explore key trends in Medicare beneficiary growth and state-by-state payout variations, including health risk disparities and emergency room utilization patterns affecting U.S. insurance and healthcare markets.
Medicare Beneficiary Growth and State-Level Spending Patterns Across the U.S.
Analyze Medicare beneficiary growth and state-level spending with insights on senior health risks, ER visits, and inpatient services across the U.S.
CMS Introduces Two Medicare Models Elevating Lifestyle Medicine and Value-Based Care
CMS launches MAHA ELEVATE and ACCESS models to promote lifestyle medicine and value-based care in Medicare, focusing on chronic disease management and cost reduction.
2025 Shifts in Skilled Nursing: Deregulation, Funding Cuts, and Market Dynamics
Detailed analysis of 2025 skilled nursing sector challenges including deregulation impacts, Medicaid funding cuts, private equity roles, and market trends driving nursing home valuations and closures.