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MedPAC issues draft payment recommendations for 2027

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Dec. 4 and 5 discussed draft payment update recommendations for 2027, which the commission will vote on in January.
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CMS Issues Proposed Rule for CY 2027 Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug Plans

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nov. 28 released its proposed Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly for Contract Year (CY) 2027.

CMS announces expansion of IRF claim review demonstration to include Texas, California

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Dec. 1 that it intends to expand the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration to include IRFs in Texas and California.

House passes AHA-supported hospital-at-home extension bill

The House Dec. 1 passed the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act (H.R. 4313), legislation extending certain Medicare waivers authorizing the hospital-at-home care program for five years.

CMS announces latest negotiated prices for 15 drugs to begin in 2027 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 25 announced lower prices for 15 Medicare Part D drugs selected for the second cycle of negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.

CMS proposes 2027 Medicare Advantage, Part D policies 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 25 issued a proposed rule for policies governing the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs for 2027.

CMS releases update on post-shutdown provider claims

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released an updated notice Nov. 20 on the processing of Medicare provider claims impacted by the government shutdown.

CMS releases details on Medicare premiums, deductibles for 2026

The Medicare Part A deductible for inpatient hospital services will increase by $60 in calendar year 2026 to $1,736, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Government shutdown ends as President Trump signs funding bill into law  

The 43-day government shutdown ended late Nov. 12 when President Trump signed a funding bill into law, hours after the House passed the measure by a 222-209 vote.
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Voices on Value: A Conversation with William Shrank, M.D.

Priya Bathija, vice president of AHA’s The Value Initiative, talks with William Shrank, M.D., senior vice president and chief medical officer, Humana, to get his insights on health care affordability, value and the strategies that Humana is using to disrupt health care delivery.