Becker's ASC1d
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 ...
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Natera Prospera Lung Test Receives Medicare Coverage for Single Lung Transplant Patients
NEW YORK – Natera announced on Wednesday that its Prospera Lung test has received coverage from the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for single lung transplant patients in the ...
Becker's Hospital Review1d
CMS finalize new kidney transplant model: 10 things to know
HHS and CMS have finalized a new, mandatory model for kidney transplant coordination across 103 hospitals. The model aims to increase access, address disparities and improve care coordination for ...
Drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic would be covered by Medicare, Medicaid under Biden proposal
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular drugs used for weight loss like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare ...
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CMS Proposal Would Expand Medicare, Medicaid Coverage for GLP-1 Drugs
It’s unclear what impact a change in presidential administration will have on the proposal to widen access for those with obesity.
Becker's Hospital Review1d
Medicare prescription drug pricing variance: 5 things to know
Medicare beneficiaries are facing wide price discrepancies for prescription drugs, with the same medication costing vastly different amounts, depending on the plan and location, The Wall Street ...
White House Proposes Big Expansion of Medicare, Medicaid Coverage of Obesity Drugs
More than seven million additional Americans could get coverage for popular drugs such as Zepbound and Wegovy under the ...
Axios Sneak Peek on MSN2d
Medicare and Medicaid would cover Ozempic, Wegovy under new Biden rule
The Biden administration on Tuesday proposed requiring Medicare and Medicaid to cover anti-obesity drugs. Why it matters: The ...
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Faster breakthrough device coverage might be on the way
The bipartisan proposal goes further than the Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that CMS is ...
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Medicare Part A vs. Medicare Part B: What’s the Difference?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services provides two aspects of healthcare coverage: Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. Part A provides hospital coverage, while Part B covers doctor’s ...
Healthline14d
What Does Medicare Cover If You Have Dementia?
Medicare Special Needs Plans and Medigap may work with Medicaid to help as well. The term “dementia” refers to a state in which thinking, memory, and decision making have become impaired ...
Ardelyx's Medicare Setback Casts Doubt On Long-Term Viability
Ardelyx’s Xphozah sales rise, but CMS ruling creates uncertainty. See why ARDX stock faces risks amid rising competition and ...