Tag: Medicare

Bipartisan Proposal to Enable Nurses' Medicare Wellness Visits in Rural Clinics

Legislation proposes Medicare reimbursement for nurses conducting annual wellness visits at rural health clinics to expand access and reduce costs for beneficiaries.

Trump Administration Open to Medicare Changes If Senate Finds Fraud

The Trump administration signals readiness to revise Medicare if Senate uncovers fraud, while denying plans for cuts. Medicaid cuts remain a focal budget concern amid Senate review.

New Bill Proposes 14,000 Medicare Residency Slots to Address Physician Shortage

The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 seeks to add 14,000 Medicare-funded residency slots over seven years to combat the growing U.S. physician shortage, with a focus on rural and underserved communities.

Medicare Underpayment Intensifies U.S. Physician Shortage, Impacting Care Access

Medicare's underpayment to physicians is accelerating the U.S. doctor shortage and threatening healthcare access. Proposed payment reforms aim to realign Medicare reimbursement with practice costs and value-based care.

Medicare Advantage Debate Echoes in NYC Retiree Advocacy

Examining the ongoing Medicare Advantage debate among NYC public service retirees and union influences, highlighting implications for health insurance policy and benefits.

Republicans Confirm Plans to Cut Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid

House Speaker Mike Johnson confirms Republican plans to cut Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid amid federal budget reform efforts impacting millions of Americans' access to healthcare and benefits.

Medicare Data Shows Rising CAS Use but No Shift Away from CEA Post-CMS Coverage Expansion

Analysis of Medicare data reveals increased carotid artery stenting use but stable carotid endarterectomy rates after CMS expanded CAS coverage in 2023, highlighting evolving vascular surgeon roles and compliance challenges.

Humana Supports Medicare Advantage Billing Reforms Targeting Nurse Practitioner Home Visits

Humana backs legislative efforts to reform Medicare Advantage billing practices, focusing on diagnoses from nurse practitioner home visits to improve Medicare payment accuracy and reduce overpayments.

Global Supplemental Health Insurance Market Projected to Grow 5.8% Through 2034

The global supplemental health insurance market is forecasted to grow 5.8% by 2034, driven by aging populations and rising healthcare costs. Major U.S. insurers are expanding product offerings amid regulatory and market challenges.

Medicaid Cuts and Medicare Fraud Pose Risks to U.S. Military Families and Vulnerable Populations

Medicaid funding cuts threaten military families and vulnerable populations; fraud in Medicare costs billions annually. Missouri invests in tornado recovery amid budget debates.