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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — LTC ACO has completed the full distribution of shared savings payments to its participating providers for the 2024 performance year under the Medicare Shared Savings Program …
LTC ACO Distributes $48.7 Million in Shared Savings to Providers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) this week unveiled two sweeping initiatives aimed at transforming American health care—one to overhaul rural health delivery and another …
CMS Launches Groundbreaking Plan to Cut Drug Costs and Transform Rural Health Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Friday finalized a sweeping 2026 Physician Fee Schedule that tightens payment accuracy, cracks down on runaway spending for skin …
Medicare Shake-Up: CMS Slashes Waste, Supercharges Primary Care for 2026 Read More
BALTIMORE, MD — The Social Security Administration announced that benefits for 75 million Americans will rise by 2.8 percent in 2026, reflecting the latest cost-of-living adjustment tied to inflation. The …
Social Security Announces 2.8% Benefit Increase for 2026 Read More
When you turn 65, Medicare becomes a vital part of your health care coverage. But signing up is just the beginning. Many people don’t realize that Medicare isn’t a “set …
Making the Most of Medicare Open Enrollment Read More
If you’re retired, it’s easy to let your finances go on autopilot. Since October is National Retirement Security Month, it’s a good time to revisit some areas that can impact …
A Retiree’s Guide for National Retirement Security Month Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Average premiums for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans are expected to decline in 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced …
Medicare Premiums To Decline in 2026, Open Enrollment Approaches Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging Pennsylvania seniors and their families to be on alert for a rising Medicare scam in which durable medical equipment is shipped …
Pennsylvania AG Warns Seniors of Growing Medicare Equipment Scam Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new measures last week to expand access to catastrophic health insurance plans beginning in the 2026 plan year, …
CMS Expands Access to Catastrophic Health Coverage Amid Rising Premiums Read More KENNETT SQUARE, PA — LTC ACO has reported one of the strongest performances in the nation under Medicare’s Shared Savings Program, ranking third in savings per beneficiary and earning the …
LTC ACO Posts Strong Medicare Savings and Tops Quality Scores in 2024 Read More