The inpatient hospital deductible for Part A is increasing
Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital, skilled nursing facility, hospice, inpatient rehabilitation, and some home health care services. The Medicare
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Author: Eileen Cook
Extending VA’s reach in preventing veteran suicide
(Source – news.va.gov) Continuing its Veteran suicide prevention mission by funding community-based programs across the country. Now entering its fourth
Read MoreMedPAC payment recommendations for 2027: 4 things to know
(By: Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has outlined payment update recommendations for 2027. Four
Read MoreHow CMS plans to pay for wearables
(By: Giles Bruce for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS will reimburse healthcare organizations for patients’ wearable and app use if it improves
Read MoreAre you maximizing your HSA?
Having a health savings account (HSA) offers triple tax savings, where you can contribute pre-tax dollars, pay no taxes on
Read MoreLower prices for 15 high-cost drugs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that 15 high-cost drugs used by millions of Medicare beneficiaries will
Read MoreAHA warns of deepfake AI schemes
(By: Giles Bruce for Becker’s Hospital Review) The American Hospital Association is advising healthcare organizations to be on the lookout
Read MorePoll: 1 in 3 ACA Marketplace Enrollees Say They Would “Very Likely” Shop for a Cheaper Plan If Their Premium Payments Doubled; 1 in 4 Say They “Very Likely” Would Go Without Insurance
(By Craig Palosky for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published December 4, 2025) If the amount they pay in premiums doubled,
Read MoreUnused Medicare Advantage benefits
The Commonwealth Fund reports that three in 10 Medicare Advantage beneficiaries have not used any supplemental benefits in the past
Read MorePrepare to shell out more money for Medicare
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released several important updates for 2026 Medicare, including Part B premiums
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