AMA Advocates 7-Step Physician Strategy for Medicare Payment Reform
The AMA details a 7-step advocacy strategy for physicians to engage Congress and advance sustainable Medicare payment reforms amid ongoing payment challenges.
Medicare Plans Stable as Medicaid Faces Changes - Benefits Review Encouraged
Medicare remains stable amid upcoming Medicaid changes in 2026. Review benefits and prepare for Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment, Oct 15–Dec 7. Expert tips on plan adjustments and coverage details.
Senator Kelly Highlights Impact of Medicaid and Social Security Changes in Arizona
Senator Kelly outlines significant effects of recent Medicaid and Social Security policy changes in Arizona, focusing on coverage loss, work requirements, and bipartisan legislative efforts.
Medicare's 190-Day Psychiatric Inpatient Limit Faces Legislative Challenge
Explore how Medicare's 190-day inpatient psychiatric limit affects mental health care access and ongoing legislative efforts to eliminate this cap for improved treatment equity.
Congressional Opposition Mounts Against CMS Medicare Prior Authorization Expansion
Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander and colleagues urge CMS to halt the proposed expansion of prior authorization in Traditional Medicare, citing risks to patient care and administrative burdens.
2026 Medicare Part D Updates: Premium Increases, Penalties, and Cost Caps
Explore the 2026 Medicare Part D updates including premium increases, delayed enrollment penalties, and maximum out-of-pocket caps for prescription drugs, with insights into Medicare Advantage plan impacts.
CMS Proposes Voluntary Medicaid and Medicare GLP-1 Coverage Trial
CMS plans a voluntary five-year trial allowing state Medicaid and Medicare Part D plans to cover GLP-1 weight management drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, starting in 2026-27 amid pricing and coverage challenges.
Medicaid Coverage for Nursing Home Care: Eligibility, Risks, and Financial Pressures
Explore Medicaid's role in funding nursing home care, eligibility requirements, risks of coverage loss, and financial pressures facing providers and states amid a rising senior population.
Understanding the Medicare Cliff: Transitioning from Medicaid at 65
Explore the Medicare cliff phenomenon where older adults lose Medicaid coverage at 65, leading to increased Medicare costs and coverage changes. Understand eligibility, cost differences, and programs to ease the transition.
Medicare LI NET Program Offers Temporary Drug Coverage for Low Income Beneficiaries
The Medicare LI NET program provides temporary prescription drug coverage without restrictions to low income beneficiaries not yet enrolled in a Part D plan, ensuring seamless access during the transition period.