CMS is piloting a new program that permits some clinicians to offer certain hemp-derived products to Medicare patients as part of their care plans. The new Substance Access Beneficiary Engagement ...

CMS has proposed a 2.4% Medicare pay hike for fiscal 2027 and is developing ways to eliminate payment “creep” under PDPM.

CMS on April 2 released four proposed payment rules covering skilled nursing facilities, hospices, inpatient psychiatric facilities and inpatient rehabilitation facilities for fiscal year 2027. Twelve ...

In 2026, Medicare Advantage plans will officially stop covering funeral costs, a decision driven by legal and health ...

Mario Aguilar covers technology in health care, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, wearable devices, telehealth, and digital therapeutics. His stories explore how tech is changing the ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a Medicare Advantage (MA) rule with substantial adjustments to ...

The new system uses a QR code, which patients can take to the doctor. The intention is to use biometrics and QR codes to ...

The findings show that the drawback is even worse for those who also qualify for Medicaid.