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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Medicare beneficiaries could soon gain significantly cheaper access to certain weight-loss and diabetes-related medications under a new federal demonstration program that will cap some monthly GLP-1 prescription …
Medicare to Cap Some GLP-1 Drug Costs at $50 for Seniors Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials have pushed back key deadlines for a new Medicaid drug pricing initiative after strong interest from pharmaceutical manufacturers and state programs.
CMS Extends Drug Pricing Program Deadlines Amid Demand Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Medicare patients could gain access to certain breakthrough medical devices months sooner under a new federal initiative designed to speed up approval and coverage decisions.
Medicare Patients Could Get New Devices Faster Under Plan Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Seniors undergoing knee, hip, and ankle replacements could see more coordinated care and potentially lower costs under a proposed nationwide Medicare payment model expansion.
Medicare Plan Could Cut Costs for Joint Surgeries Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Patients may soon be able to access and share their medical information more easily through new digital tools unveiled by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services …
CMS Pushes Digital Health Shift With New App Ecosystem Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Medicare hospice providers could face increased scrutiny under a proposed federal rule that introduces a new scoring system to flag questionable billing and care patterns while expanding …
New Hospice Oversight Aims to Expose Fraud, Protect Patients Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Medicare beneficiaries will see changes in how health and drug plans are rated, priced, and administered under a new federal rule aimed at simplifying choices and reducing …
Medicare Shake-Up Cuts Rules, Changes Plan Ratings Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Medicare beneficiaries could see clearer plan choices, lower prescription drug costs, and fewer administrative hurdles under a new federal rule set to take effect in 2027.
Medicare Rule Overhaul Aims to Cut Costs, Confusion Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 23 million Americans secured health insurance coverage for 2026 through federal and state marketplaces, as plan choices shifted and federal officials increased enforcement against fraudulent …
More Americans Enroll, Costs Shift in 2026 Health Plans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Health care providers could spend less time on paperwork and more time treating patients under a new federal rule that replaces fax and mail-based processes with standardized …
New CMS Rule Cuts Paperwork, Targets $781M Savings Read More