Over 6 million Americans on Medicare will now need to get prior authorization from AI for these 17 procedures

A six-state pilot program will target “wasteful care” under Medicare, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says.
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5 new Medicare benefits and savings for 2026

Beyond the rising premiums, Medicare is introducing exciting new benefits in 2026, including lower drug costs, coverage for ...

New Medicare Program: Full List of Services That Will Need Prior Approval

Medicare is launching a new pilot program that will require prior approval for 17 health services using artificial ...

First negotiated Medicare drug prices go into effect Jan. 1

Negotiated lower Medicare costs for 10 popular prescription drugs went into effect Thursday. How much those savings will be ...

Medicare Is Spending Lots More On Rx Drugs: Why That’s A Good Thing

Medicare's cap on out-of-pocket costs helps cancer patients and others taking expensive drugs. With less financial burden, ...

2026 Changes to Medicare & Medicaid

Some of 2026 changes have prompted significant concern, and experts have warned millions will lose access to health care ...
American Hospital Association

CMS proposes new drug pricing model to expand GLP-1 access to those with Medicare Part D and Medicaid

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dec. 23 introduced a new drug pricing model, BALANCE, for Medicare Part D and ...
Medical News Today

How to find doctors that accept Medicare near you

When researching Medicare plans, individuals can consider which doctors or healthcare facilities nearby accept Medicare. Several online tools can help locate a Medicare-approved doctor. Medicare has a ...
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Proposes New Mandatory Drug Payment Model to Deliver Lower Drug Prices for Beneficiaries in Medicare Part B

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing a groundbreaking drug payment model to address the ...
Health Affairs

Integration Of Medicare And Medicaid Services Is Essential For Dually Eligible Individuals With Behavioral Health Needs

This is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic, Medicare and Medicaid Integration. The featured topic includes analysis, proposals, and commentary that will inform policies on the ...