Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended through January 2026 following government shutdown, with CMS issuing updated enrollment and billing guidance to Medicare providers.

Explore key 2026 Medicare coverage options and policy updates affecting beneficiaries' medical and financial needs. Learn how new changes impact Medicare plans.

Pharmaceutical companies agree to reduce Medicare prices for 15 prescription drugs, potentially saving billions in taxpayer and patient costs under new negotiation rules starting in 2027.

CMS issues proposed 2027 rules updating Medicare Advantage and Part D programs, implementing Inflation Reduction Act changes, revising star ratings, marketing oversight, and program integrity requirements.

CMS's mandatory TEAM model starts in 2026, bundling payments for select procedures and increasing home health utilization. Key insights on risks, preparation, and hospital partnerships for providers.

United Healthcare will discontinue Medicare Advantage plans in Sanders County starting January 2026, requiring affected members to find alternative coverage. Clark Fork Valley Hospital retains its United Healthcare contracts amid the insurer's market exit.

CMS proposes Medicare coverage for federally and state-legal CBD products, highlighting evolving regulatory approaches amid clinical evidence and hemp legislation conflicts.

CMS delays skilled nursing facilities' mandatory ownership revalidation indefinitely due to system issues, maintaining transparency rules amid compliance challenges.

The new WISeR Medicare pilot uses AI to manage prior authorizations, impacting care access and insurer incentives in six states, with significant implications for rural healthcare.

ASCRS addresses 2025 Medicare cuts, CMS proposals impacting cataract surgery reimbursement, scope of practice expansions, and advocates for fair payment and regulatory reforms in ophthalmology for 2026.