MedPAC Urges Reforms to Nursing Home Five-Star Rating System
MedPAC calls for federal reform of nursing home Five-Star ratings, emphasizing staffing and alternative quality metrics to improve long-term care under Medicare.
Medicare Advantage Costs Taxpayers 22% More per Enrollee Amounting to $83 Billion More
Medicare Advantage plans cost taxpayers 22% more per enrollee than traditional Medicare. Understanding payment system flaws and reform options is critical for policymaker and insurer strategy.
Mercy and Humana Launch 65 Prime+ Clinics for Medicare Seniors
Mercy and Humana collaborate to open 65 Prime+ clinics in Missouri, enhancing Medicare senior care with tailored primary care services and expanded access to Medicare Advantage plans.
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.