Private equity (PE) firms have increased their ownership stake across health care sectors in the US. PE’s focus on short-term profitability may decrease the provision of unprofitable services, ...

If there has been one singular public policy change in recent years that formally acknowledges family caregivers as part of the caregiving ecosystem, it is on the Medicare side.

CMS’ draft guidance on real-world data study protocols marks a significant move toward transparency and rigor in Medicare ...

Friends of Medicare is joining with activists within the disability community and calling on the UCP government to improve home care.

On April 4, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released the contract year (“CY”) 2026 final rule for the Medicare ...

Medicare Advantage HMOs vs. PPOs The rise of Medicare Advantage plans offers seniors new choices within the complex framework of Medicare options. From personalized care preferences to expanded ...

With Medicare coverage, a person can still have certain out-of-pocket costs for an inhaler. Out-of-pocket cost: This is the amount a person must pay for care when Medicare does not pay the total ...

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The AHA April 11 commented on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ 2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability ...

Specifically, the House Energy and Commerce Committee-which oversees Medicaid and parts of Medicare-has been tasked with identifying $880 billion in savings. Meanwhile, the Agriculture Committee ...

Newly released regulations governing Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D next year are a mixed bag for physicians. The rules for 2026 will provide some relief on the prior authorization (PA ...

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he is considering a “regulatory framework” for Medicare and Medicaid to cover GLP-1 medications to treat obesity.