CMS to cap state Medicaid payments to save $775B: 7 things to know
(By: Alan Condon for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS on May 20 proposed a rule that would cap certain state Medicaid
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Eroding ACA Enrollment Portends Higher Insurance Rates
(By Julie Appleby for KFF Health News) Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act continues to erode as some customers struggle
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Proposed modernization of the Medicare Savings Programs
To simplify access to the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPS), the Aging & Disability Health Policy Lab has drafted four model
Read MoreCMS taps 30 healthcare organizations for prior authorization initiative
(By: Naomi Diaz for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is launching a new initiative aimed
Read MoreCMS freezes new hospice, home health enrollments amid fraud crackdown
(By: Naomi Diaz for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is imposing a six-month nationwide moratorium
Read MoreWhat to Know About the BALANCE Model for GLP-1s in Medicare and Medicaid and the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge
(Authors: Meredith Freed, Juliette Cubanski, and Elizabeth Williams for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: May 11, 2026) GLP-1s, a class
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CMS issues another round of Medicare Advantage fines to 13 health plans
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has fined 13 health plans a combined $1.5 million for Medicare Advantage
Read MoreThat Discount at the Pharmacy Counter May Pack Hidden Costs
(By Rachel Spears for KFF Health News) Next time you go to the pharmacy, you might be offered a coupon
Read MoreA New Medicare Option for Weight Loss Drugs: What Older Americans Should Know
(By Jackie Fortiér for KFF Health News) Starting in July, Medicare beneficiaries may be able to get a GLP-1 prescription
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Health insurers’ ‘direct-to-consumer’ push: 5 notes
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) Healthcare more broadly has been focused on reaching consumers where they are at.
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