Tag: Medicare

Trump Administration Proposes Medicare Pilot for GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Coverage

Trump administration proposes a Medicare and Medicaid pilot to cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs, highlighting access benefits alongside fraud and regulatory oversight challenges.

APTA Advocates for Medicare Reimbursement Reform and Access Expansion in Physical Therapy

The American Physical Therapy Association advances Medicare payment reforms and expanded physical therapy access through focused advocacy on Capitol Hill, impacting reimbursement and compliance.

CMS Proposes 6.4% Medicare Payment Cuts to Home Health Agencies for 2026

CMS proposes a 6.4% cut in 2026 Medicare payments to home health agencies, driven by PDGM budget neutrality adjustments and expanding Medicare Advantage enrollment. HHAs must assess financial impacts, advocate, and optimize operations.

Walmart Enhances Medicare Advantage Benefit Access for Seniors

Walmart introduces a feature allowing Medicare Advantage members to access plan benefits on Walmart.com, assisting seniors in maximizing healthcare-related savings while shopping.

SafeRide Health Ranks in Top 7% of Fastest-Growing U.S. Private Companies

SafeRide Health ranks No. 358 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, marking its rapid growth among U.S. private companies specializing in non-emergency medical transportation for Medicaid and Medicare Advantage populations.

CMS Proposes Major 2026 Medicare Rule Changes Affecting Inpatient Care and Outpatient Surgery

CMS 2026 outpatient rule proposes major changes including inpatient-only list elimination and expanded ambulatory surgery center procedures, impacting Medicare payment and compliance.

AMA Advocates 7-Step Physician Strategy for Medicare Payment Reform

The AMA details a 7-step advocacy strategy for physicians to engage Congress and advance sustainable Medicare payment reforms amid ongoing payment challenges.

Medicare Plans Stable as Medicaid Faces Changes - Benefits Review Encouraged

Medicare remains stable amid upcoming Medicaid changes in 2026. Review benefits and prepare for Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment, Oct 15–Dec 7. Expert tips on plan adjustments and coverage details.

Senator Kelly Highlights Impact of Medicaid and Social Security Changes in Arizona

Senator Kelly outlines significant effects of recent Medicaid and Social Security policy changes in Arizona, focusing on coverage loss, work requirements, and bipartisan legislative efforts.

Medicare's 190-Day Psychiatric Inpatient Limit Faces Legislative Challenge

Explore how Medicare's 190-day inpatient psychiatric limit affects mental health care access and ongoing legislative efforts to eliminate this cap for improved treatment equity.