CMS extends the Medicare off-cycle revalidation deadline for skilled nursing facilities to January 1, 2026, maintaining the existing requirements. Providers should prepare to comply to avoid Medicare participation disruptions.
Study finds hospital involvement in Medicare ACOs does not significantly change emergency department admission rates, length of stay, or costs, suggesting current ACO models have limited impact on acute care spending.
The August 2025 EMS Financial Index from PWW Advisory Group delivers critical financial benchmarks and reimbursement trend analysis to support EMS agencies' revenue cycle management and financial stability amid changing regulations.
A Texas federal judge has denied Elevance Health's legal challenge against CMS's Medicare Advantage star ratings, reaffirming the complex regulatory framework influencing insurers' government bonus payments.
Explore Medicare coverage limitations for Saxenda, a GLP-1 agonist approved for weight loss, and the implications for obesity drug access and insurance plan strategies.
Medicare Part D enrollees may face significant premium hikes up to $50 monthly in 2025 due to increased drug spending, policy changes, and reduced federal stabilization funding. Compare plans during open enrollment.
Urban hospitals are increasingly using Medicare's dual classification to claim rural benefits, impacting funding for truly rural hospitals and raising policy concerns.
New York State's failure to enforce Medicare enrollment for eligible seniors costs Medicaid $500 million amidst federal funding cuts, raising concerns over state health spending and oversight.
Congressional bill aims to improve Medicare Advantage comparisons by using accurate data and transparent methods, ensuring fair Medicare policy for seniors and taxpayers.
Medicare Supplement Plan G has become the leading Medigap coverage option in 2025, offering seniors extensive protection beyond Original Medicare except for the Part B premium. Learn about costs, coverage, and plan benefits.
