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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government is rolling out one of the most sweeping Medicare overhauls in years, reshaping how the program pays for kidney dialysis, hospital outpatient services, surgeries, …
Inside Medicare’s Massive 2026 Overhaul: Who Wins, Who Pays, Who Hurts? Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services this past week unveiled a wave of sweeping health policy actions — from a new artificial-intelligence prize for family …
HHS Launches AI Caregiver Prize as New Medical Review Sparks Fierce National Debate Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The longstanding Medicaid financing system is undergoing its most sweeping overhaul in decades as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Friday issued new federal guidance …
New CMS Rules Shake Up Medicaid Financing as Medicare Costs Climb for 2026 Read More
HORSHAM, PA — STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSKN) announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will maintain and increase reimbursement for excimer laser procedures through 2026, …
STRATA Secures Medicare Boost as CMS Upholds and Expands Excimer Laser Coverage Read More
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