With key details finalized for the next round of Medicare's competitive bidding program (CBP), providers should start ...

The Medicare Advantage program, covering over 50% of eligible beneficiaries in the U.S., is set for significant changes in ...

CMS issued a proposed rule Dec. 9 that would make several changes to the Increasing Organ Transplant Access Model, effective Jan. 1. Four notes: 1. The Increasing Organ Transplant Access Model, ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dec. 9 issued a proposed rule that would make changes to the Increasing Organ Transplant Access Model beginning July 1, 2026.

For seniors, every penny saved counts, and you may rightly wonder whether your Medicare premiums are tax deductible. Here's ...

Botox first became a household name for its ability to turn back the clock on facial aging. However, if you are considering Botox for cosmetic reasons and expecting Medicare coverage, you' ...

When a shy 9-year-old boy on TennCare sought braces to allow his right front tooth to grow in, TennCare refused to pay for it ...

INTRODUCTION In American healthcare, Medicaid presents significant challenges, particularly regarding inpatient stay approvals. In recent years, Medicare and the Two-Midnight Rule have dominated ...

On October 31, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the Ambulatory Specialty Model (ASM) in the CY 2026 ...

CMS released its ASC final rule Nov. 28, which included the addition of hundreds of procedures to the ASC Covered Procedures List and a 2.6% payment bump, among other updates. Kara Newbury, chief ...

When people turn 65, many face a shift in their health insurance coverage. Some may feel unsettled or frustrated to find out that their Medicaid coverage ends. In this month’s column, we will explain ...

India has launched ePassports, featuring embedded RFID chips for enhanced security and faster global identity verification. These advanced passports store personal and biometric data, making them ...