medicare

Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency has secured access to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, according a report Wednesday. The extent of the access and the systems involved are yet to be clarified. What Happened: DOGE representatives have been granted access to key ...

Access to telehealth and hospital-at-home care has been a lifeline for many older Americans. However, recent changes to Medicare coverage could disrupt these services in 2025, leaving beneficiaries uncertain about their options. Here's what you need to know about the potential restrictions and...

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) confirmed a replacement to lead UnitedHealthcare, after the segment’s former chief executive was murdered in New York last month. What Happened: UnitedHealth Group announced Thursday that Tim Noel will be CEO of the UnitedHealthcare business. The move comes...

The Biden-Harris administration has announced an initiative to improve access to gene therapies for sickle cell disease under the Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model. This voluntary model, developed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, seeks to enhance access to these therapies,...

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he will nominate celebrity physician Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).  The Details: Trump announced Dr. Oz as his pick for CMS administrator in a statement Tuesday afternoon.  "Our broken Healthcare System...

A nearly 3% Medicare payment cut for physicians is set to take effect in 2025, raising concerns about the potential impact on patient care, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the pay cut in early November, meaning physicians...

Several large insurers have reported higher-than-expected medical costs, particularly in their government-sponsored Medicaid plans, following the end of a pandemic-era policy that required insurers to keep members enrolled.  The Details: The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency triggered...

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), working via the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), released final guidance for the second cycle of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. This initiative aims to provide lower drug prices starting in 2026...

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, president of the American Action Forum, voiced his concerns about the U.S. spending problem on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Tuesday, stating that neither presidential candidate is willing to tackle the issue. What Happened: Holtz-Eakin discussed Kamala Harris...

Donald Trump‘s plan to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits has raised concerns among certain think tanks. They warn that such a move could potentially shorten the lifespan of Social Security and Medicare programs, contradicting Trump’s campaign promise to shield these programs...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) recently expressed his concerns about the high cost of medical care in the United States, highlighting the financial burden it places on patients. What Happened: On Monday, Sanders took to X to voice his concerns about the high cost of healthcare in the United States. He...

On Monday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said it plans to close the advance payments program, which has started to help some Medicare providers and suppliers affected by disruptions at UnitedHealth Group Inc‘s (NYSE:UNH) Change Healthcare technology unit. It launched...

Amazon.com Inc’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Prime RxPass subscription service has now expanded to over 50 million Medicare beneficiaries, enhancing affordable access to medications for a broader audience. This rollout promises significant savings and convenience, emphasizing the program’s alignment...

The U.S. government’s newly acquired ability to negotiate drug prices may not drastically alter the amount Americans spend on their medications, according to industry experts. What Happened: The Inflation Reduction Act, a landmark legislation by President Joe Biden, permits the U.S....

The battle between Donald Trump and President Joe Biden is heating up with six months to go until the 2024 presidential election. In a recent speech, Biden attacked Trump's comments on making cuts and offered up a suggestion of his own to what could be cut. What Happened: Election polls and betting...