Tag: Medicare

MedPAC Discusses 2027 Medicare Payment Updates and Policy Adjustments

MedPAC reviews and recommends 2027 Medicare payment updates including base payment adjustments, Medicare Safety-Net Index changes, and outpatient payment policies.

Navigating Offshoring Compliance for PHI in US Healthcare Administration

Explore regulatory and compliance challenges U.S. healthcare providers face when offshoring PHI-related administrative functions amid evolving federal, Medicare, Medicaid, and state requirements.

NCOA Advocates for Medicare Outreach Funding Extension to Aid Older Adults

NCOA and partners push Congress to reauthorize funding for Medicare outreach under MIPPA, enhancing healthcare affordability for low-income seniors and older adults.

Medicare Cognitive Screening: Early Detection and Coding Compliance Guide

Explore Medicare cognitive screening during Annual Wellness Visits, early detection of cognitive impairment, and compliant ICD-10 coding (G31.84) to ensure accurate documentation and billing practices.

FlyteHealth Selected for CMS ACCESS Model to Advance Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Care

FlyteHealth recognized by CMS for its precision cardio-kidney-metabolic care model in the Medicare ACCESS program, advancing scalable chronic disease management with AI and personalized interventions.

Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Market Faces Financial Pressure and Rising Subsidies

Medicare Part D drug plan market under financial stress as taxpayers fund record-level subsidies to health insurers amid rising costs and program challenges.

ADA Seeks Representative for Medicare CPT Valuation Advisory Role

The ADA invites nominations for a representative to join an AMA advisory committee influencing Medicare payment calculations for dental CPT codes. Learn about the role and impact on dental insurance reimbursement.

Medicare Part D Spending Hits Record High Amid Industry Shifts

Medicare Part D is facing record-high payouts driven by rising drug costs and utilization, challenging health insurers and coinciding with shifts in industry conference participation.

Penn Highlands Healthcare Supports Multiple Medicare Advantage Plans for 2026

Penn Highlands Healthcare participates in various Medicare Advantage Plans for 2026, including UPMC for Life Plans, with some regional limitations in Pennsylvania.

Medicare Challenges and Advocacy: Navigating Coverage Denials and Appeals

Explore how Medicare beneficiaries face rising challenges with coverage denials and how advocacy groups assist with appeals and policy reforms to improve the system.