CMS initiates the ACCESS Model, a 10-year voluntary program testing outcome-based payments for Medicare fee-for-service providers, enhancing integrated, tech-supported chronic care.
CMS's finalized Medicare payment rule for home health agencies reduces payments by 1.3% and revises payment methodology following industry feedback, signaling modest future increases but immediate financial challenges.
Explore how Tyson's Lexington plant closure and Medicare choices are reshaping insurance and risk considerations in Nebraska's agriculture and healthcare sectors.
CMS announces a 9.7% increase in Medicare Part B premiums for 2026, affecting individuals earning $109,000 or less. Updates on oncology drug reimbursement and legal challenges to the CMS 340B drug rebate pilot program highlight shifting dynamics in Medicare regulation and healthcare compliance.
CMS has secured significant price reductions on 15 drugs including costly cancer treatments, impacting Medicare Part B pricing and healthcare costs.
U.S. Senators reintroduce Medicare-X Choice Act to create a public health insurance option aimed at expanding coverage, reducing costs, and increasing competition within ACA and Medicare frameworks.
Understand how IRS tax filing status influences Medicare Part B and Part D premiums through IRMAA income thresholds. Learn about impact on premium calculations and filing strategies.
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission's draft recommendations for 2027 include maintaining hospital service rates, increasing physician payments, reducing post-acute facility rates, and introducing safety-net hospital funding.
MedPAC's 2024 report finds stability in Medicare hospitals with rising service use and improved finances. Proposes $1B for hospitals serving more low-income patients and supports site-neutral payment expansion.
Explore key 2025 updates on healthcare affordability debates in Congress, CMS 2027 Medicare policy proposals, PBM reform legislation, and HHS AI strategy shaping U.S. insurance and Medicare landscapes.
