CMS Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Yield $12B Savings on 15 High-Cost Medications
CMS announces $12 billion savings from Medicare drug price negotiations on 15 high-cost medications, effective 2027, enhancing Medicare Part D sustainability.
CMS Proposes Major 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Updates Following Inflation Reduction Act
CMS's 2027 proposed rule outlines key Medicare Advantage and Part D program updates, codifying Inflation Reduction Act changes, adjusting Star Ratings, and modernizing marketing and risk adjustment frameworks.
Medicare Open Enrollment: Key Changes in Part D Plans for 2025
Medicare open enrollment ends soon; JABA offers free counseling to help beneficiaries review and select their 2025 Part D prescription drug plans. Nearly 3,000 people saved $4.4M on prescription costs.
Strategies to Manage Medicare Part D Prescription Costs in 2026
Explore key strategies and programs to reduce Medicare Part D prescription medication costs in 2026, including Extra Help, state assistance, generic options, and payment plans.
NY Lawmakers Call for Health Department Review of Optum's Network Changes
New York lawmakers request health department review of Optum's network exclusions and clinic closures amid Medicaid and Medicare changes affecting healthcare access.
OIG Finds Medicare Overpaying for Continuous Glucose Monitors; Recommends Payment Cuts
OIG report identifies Medicare overpayments for continuous glucose monitors and urges CMS to reduce payment rates, highlighting potential savings.
OIG Audit Finds Medicare Overpayments for Optometry Services in Nursing Homes
A recent OIG audit identifies $4.7 million in Medicare overpayments to optometrists for nursing home services due to insufficient CMS review processes and billing controls. The report urges enhanced oversight and provider training to prevent future improper payments.
Iowa Insurance Division Alerts Beneficiaries to Medicare Scam Calls
Iowa Insurance Division warns Medicare beneficiaries of fraudulent calls requesting Social Security numbers, emphasizing legitimate plans do not require this for premium withholdings.
HHS Launches Medicare Pilot to Pay for Wearable Tech and Telehealth in Chronic Care
HHS introduces the ACCESS pilot to reimburse wearable tech and telehealth providers under Medicare for improving chronic care outcomes in seniors. New payment models aim to boost innovation in digital health.
Iowa Insurance Division Warns Medicare Scam Calls; Update on Safe Haven Act Infant Placement
The Iowa Insurance Division warns Medicare beneficiaries about scam calls requesting Social Security numbers, clarifying premium withholding procedures and highlighting Safe Haven Act infant placement updates.