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A Medicare experiment could change who gets Ozempic
A five-year experiment aims to open access to blockbuster GLP‑1 drugs for obesity, something advocates have pushed for years.
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CMS releases final rule on IPF payments for FY 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Aug. 1 issued a final rule for the inpatient psychiatric facility prospective ...
Affected by UHC and Brown Health contract termination? How you could get new coverage
On July 1, about 20,000 Rhode Islanders enrolled in some Medicare Advantage plans from UHC lost their coverage at Brown ...
US plans Medicare, Medicaid coverage for weight-loss drugs, Washington Post reports
The Trump administration is planning an experiment to cover weight-loss drugs under Medicare and Medicaid, the Washington ...
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Sharecare to collaborate with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to improve care quality, accelerate progress in healthcare
Company doubles down on its commitment to transform personal health journey of every American at invitation-only Health Tech Ecosystem event at the White House ...
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Medicare changes: What is the new pre-approval requirement for Social Security and more retirees?
A new Medicare model will soon be implemented to improve care quality and address costly inefficiencies, without changing coverage or patient choice.
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Medicare, Medicaid turns 60: What’s changing — and what it means for hospitals
July 30, 2025, marks the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, which have grown to cover about 140 million people combined, including older adults, people with disabilities and low-income ...
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Local advocates push for medicaid and medicare to be protected
Wednesday, July 30, marked 60 years since the creation of Medicare and Medicaid, two of the largest and most vital health programs in the U.S. But as federal cuts loom, concerns are growing. Under the ...