Medicare & Medicaid

CMS published its list of teaching hospitals awarded Medicare-supported GME positions under Section 126 of CAA, 2021.

O’Neill tapped to serve as deputy secretary, Bhattacharya to lead National Institutes of Health.

Proposals would require more public data on prior authorization processes and whether those advance health equity.

Will it take effect? Biden proposal would be finalized in Trump’s term, and his pick to lead HHS has spoken against antiobesity drugs.

News reports state RFK Jr. could take aim at codes recommended by the American Medical Association.

PCC’s 2024 Evidence Report found primary care-centric ACOs generate more than two times higher savings through data integration.

Jury finds that more than 20,000 false claims were filed

CMS Medicaid chief foreshadows potential policy changes coming when President-elect Trump moves into the White House.

Brooks-LaSure describes achievements in her final national leadership call.

Study shows that most beneficiaries skip comparing Part D plans that might better suit their needs and their wallet

A recent market analysis outlined the lack of adequate health insurer competition in many U.S. markets.

Famed television host will join RFK Jr. ‘to take on the illness industrial complex,’ president-elect says in news reports.

A slideshow with physicians elected to the House of Representatives for the next Congress.

Doctors, ambulatory surgical centers, hospitals all could be affected; plan includes hospital reinvestment for those that need it.

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, discusses PBMs and new blockbuster antiobesity drugs, and predicts election success for former president Donald Trump.

The final CMS rule for the Physician Fee Schedule boosts primary care, but advocacy groups say the reimbursement cuts are untenable.

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, is sponsoring legislation to improve Medicare pay to doctors.

Senator, representatives send letter asking CMS to increase oversight.

As open enrollment approaches, a survey of Medicare patients reveals their top concerns about the program

Physicians and sponsors in Congress explain why the bipartisan bill is needed.

Representatives have bipartisan support in House, numerous backers among health organizations.

Savings is largest amount in MSSP’s decade-long history

High out-of-pocket costs leave many Medicare beneficiaries at risk for financial hardship from costs of even one hospital visit.

American Psychological Association announces results from national ‘Stress in America’ survey in presidential election season.

SullivanCotter posts survey results covering salary of approximately 215,000 doctors.