Texas governor threatens to pull children’s hospital funding over doctor’s viral post
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has threatened a children’s hospital with “consequences” after a doctor posted a viral TikTok ...
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CMS' proposed changes to Medicare Advantage: 10 things to know
On Nov. 26, CMS proposed reforms to the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs for contract year 2026, including changes to prior authorization and GLP-1 coverage. Here are 10 things ASC leaders and ...
Biden's plan for Medicare coverage of weight-loss drugs would drive up costs by billions of dollars
The CMS estimated that coverage of the weight-loss drugs will cost the federal government about $25 billion for Medicare and ...
Biden officials end fight over $6.6B contract that became election-year battle
HHS had moved to rebid the pricey 1-800-MEDICARE call center contract but attached new labor-friendly provisions. GOP leaders ...
Maximus Secures Medicare Contract Through 2031, Shares Gain Momentum
Maximus announces CMS has canceled the early re-procurement of its Medicare contract, allowing the company to continue its current work until 2031.
Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans
Millions of Americans with obesity would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound covered by ...
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Biden administration proposes Medicare coverage for weight loss drugs: 10 things to know
Employer-sponsored coverage of weight-loss drugs varies. Around 44% of large employers cover weight-loss drugs for obesity, according to a survey by Mercer published Nov. 20. Medicare coverage could ...
Biden wants Medicare, Medicaid to cover pricey weight loss drugs such as Wegovy
The Biden administration wants to expand coverage of anti-obesity medications to millions on Medicare, Medicaid ...
Biden to propose expanded Medicare, Medicaid coverage of obesity drugs, official says
U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday proposed expanding coverage of anti-obesity drugs for millions on Medicare and Medicaid, ...
What diversity does — and doesn’t — look like in Trump’s Cabinet
President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration is set to be less diverse than President Joe Biden’s administration, ...
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CMS awards third round of Medicare-funded residency slots to hospitals
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 21 announced the allocation of 200 new Medicare-funded residency slots to ...