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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Medicare Tightens Coverage, Backs Tech Care, and Pushes Price Clarity in 2026

December 22, 2025December 21, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials are rolling out a sweeping set of Medicare and health policy changes that will reshape wound care coverage, accelerate technology-supported treatment for chronic disease, …

National / Social Services

CMS Announces Key Updates on Patient Rights, Coverage, and Health Equity Initiatives

August 24, 2024August 24, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has unveiled a series of updates designed to enhance patient rights, streamline coverage transitions, and address health disparities through impactful …