Health insurers raise questions about Medicare program that will offer GLP-1s to seniors for $50

Some health insurers are pushing back against a new program that will allow Medicare beneficiaries to pay $50 per month for ...
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Insurers refuse to join Medicare pilot offering weight loss drugs to seniors at steep discount

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s plan for providing cheap weight-loss drugs to seniors in Medicare might be falling ...

Medicare forced to bankroll GLP-1 bet

Meanwhile — in a late-breaking moment — federal officials are having to pivot on the fly after insurers panned the effort to ...
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CMS to ask every state for new audits of health care providers

The Trump administration has been heavily focused on combating purported fraud in federal health care programs.
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CMS taps 150 digital health companies, providers for ACCESS Model

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services picked 150 digital health companies and healthcare providers to participate in ...

Major Medicare, Medicaid reforms could change care for millions

“Patients shouldn't have to wait for approval to start medication their doctor prescribed,” said CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet ...

Medicare Premium Hike Swallows Nearly Half of Social Security’s 2.5% COLA Increase in 2026

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment came in at 2.5%, which sounds like a raise until you look at what Medicare ...

Prior Authorization Arrived In Traditional Medicare: What Practice Leaders Should Do Now

With CMS expanding its infrastructure for pre-payment review in traditional Medicare, here are five things practice leaders ...

What Replaced the Medicare "Donut Hole," and How It's Likely to Impact You

You may be surprised to learn how much you can personally benefit from the closing of the donut hole.

Medicare Won't Cover These Costs. Here's How to Prepare for Them.

The first thing to do if you have limited income and assets is to find out if you qualify for Medicaid. Medicaid can help pay ...