Potential Improvements to Medicare Advantage
Although 2026 has not yet started, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2027 Medicare Advantage
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Proposed Medicare Advantage rule aims to broaden hemp coverage
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS’s proposed Medicare Advantage rule for 2027 includes more leeway for hemp coverage.
Read MoreMedicare Advantage 2026 Spotlight: A First Look at Plan Premiums and Benefits
(Authors: Meredith Freed, Nancy Ochieng, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Dec
Read More8 things to know about Medicaid work requirements
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued a bulletin Dec. 8 outlining guidance on Medicaid’s forthcoming work requirements.
Read MoreAcute Hospital Care at Home
According to a federal report, 366 hospitals nationwide participated in the Acute Hospital Care at Home program, which allows patients
Read MoreCMS: States cannot regulate Medicare Advantage broker compensation
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is reminding state insurance departments that federal law preempts any efforts to
Read MoreThe 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
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 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
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