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M4A and Public Option Plans Medicare - General Uncategorized

“Medicare for All” Experiencing a Rebound of Sorts?

The early stages of the 2026 election cycle have produced some upsets, most notably by Democratic Socialists of America candidates

Gerry Hafer July 6, 2026July 6, 2026 2026 elections, Axios, Medicare for All

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare - General Medicare Advantage

Medicare Will Spend More Than $13 Billion on the Medicare Advantage Quality Bonus Program in 2026

(Authors: Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Nancy Ochieng, and Meredith Freed for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jul 1, 2026) The Medicare

Eileen Cook July 2, 2026 CMS, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage Quality Bonus payments

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare - General

CMS seeks new powers to remove ‘problematic’ Medicare providers — 8 things to know

(By: Alan Condon for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS wants to raise Medicare home health payments by 2.4% in 2027

Eileen Cook July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Finance, medicare, Medicare Providers

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare - General Medicare Advantage

The proposal would make Medicare Advantage (MA) plans the default

The current administration is considering making Medicare Advantage plans the default coverage option for Medicare enrollees, rather than traditional Medicare.

Eileen Cook July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Finance, medicare, Medicare Advantage

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare - General Part D/Prescription Drugs

CMS launches the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge — but 4 questions linger

(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS is rolling out the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program — a demonstration

Eileen Cook July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 CMS, GLP-1 drugs, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Finance, medicare, Medicare Part D

Health Care Finance Legal Actions/Court Decisions Medical Technology Medicare - General

DOJ sues medical device maker alleging Medicare billing scheme

(By: Ella Jeffries for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The Justice Department has sued medical device maker NeuroSolutions 100 and its

Eileen Cook June 30, 2026 Billing Fraud, DOJ, medicare

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare - General Prior Authorization

31 House Democrats press CMS on Medicare prior authorization pilot

(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Thirty-one House Democrats are seeking more information on CMS’ Wasteful and Inappropriate

Eileen Cook June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Finance, medicare, Medicare Prior Authorization Pilot

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare - General Part D/Prescription Drugs

Key Facts About Medicare Spending Trends and Projections from the 2026 Medicare Trustees Report

(Authors: Alex Cottrill and Juliette Cubanski for The Kasier Family Foundation Published: Jun 24, 2026) On June 9, 2026, the

Eileen Cook June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Finance, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Older Adults

CMS Health Care Finance Legislative Update Medicare - General Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs

Democrats To Propose Bill Capping Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs for Enrollees

(By Julie Appleby for KFF Health News published June 25, 2026) Sen. Ron Wyden and 14 Democratic co-sponsors plan to

Eileen Cook June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Finance, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Older Adults, Out-of-pocket costs

Artificial Intelligence Medicare - General Prior Authorization

Medicare’s AI Push Snarls Patients and Doctors in Errors and Delays

(By Darius Tahir for KFF Health News published June 23, 2026) Bill Curry, 65, raises cattle on the same land

Eileen Cook June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 AI, CMS, Healthcare Finance, medicare, Prior Authorization