The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 15 issued a proposed rule ( that would increase Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system rates by a net 2.4% in calendar year 2026 ...

In an about-face, the administration is cracking down on so-called skin substitutes, overused treatments that cost Medicare ...

The sweeping regulation proposes notable changes to how Medicare pays physicians, but overall results in a modest bump to ...

Medicare inflation rebates fail to curb rising drug prices, highlighting the need for further policy action to control costs.

As CMS sets its agenda under new leadership, there are critical opportunities to develop integrated care models for ...

These findings, published in JAMA Health Forum, could help guide future efforts to control rising healthcare costs. From 2000 to 2020, medical care prices in the U.S. rose nearly twice as fast as ...

Navigating the labyrinth of post-acute care can be daunting for families seeking to ensure their loved ones receive quality ...

A recent study shows that cancer survivors’ out-of-pocket costs for necessary medical equipment are sometimes so high that ...

Medicare is a cornerstone of health insurance for many Americans, yet it falls short in covering long-term care needs. This ...

Many adults approaching retirement expect that Medicare will pay for nursing care in the event of disability. It won't.

Medicare doesn't cover all senior healthcare costs and lacks some services found in employer-sponsored plans. Most people are automatically enrolled in Parts A and B upon turning 65 if they ...

Many factors contribute to annual Medicare cost increases, including healthcare inflation and program utilization. Learn more here.