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JD Supra2d
New Changes to Medicare and Private Prior Authorization Processes
Both the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and dozens of the nation’s largest insurance companies have revealed upcoming changes to ...
Healio1d
Q&A: CMS’ proposed physician fee schedule and other Medicare updates for physicians
CMS issued the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, or PFS, proposed rule on July 14.It includes a 0.75% increase to the ...
American Hospital Association1d
AHA-supported bill would repeal discriminatory Medicare policy
The AHA today expressed support for the Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act, a bill that would eliminate the 190-day ...
Are Medicare and Medicaid the only health insurance programs available to seniors?
As Americans age into retirement, Medicare and Medicaid are often seen as the primary safety nets for healthcare coverage. But in 2025, the range of insurance options available to ...
Do You Need a Primary Care Doctor with Medicare Supplement?
Medicare supplement or Medigap plans don't require a primary care physician (PCP) as they don't directly cover healthcare costs. Instead, they help with out-of-pocket expenses after Original Medicare ...
Becker's ASC21h
Physicians opting out of Medicare: State-by-state breakdown
Despite CMS’ most recently proposed boost to physician payments, years of reimbursement declines have pushed some physicians to stop accepting Medicare patients entirely. Health policy research group ...