3+ hour, 40+ min ago   (458+ words) This document corrects typographical errors in the final rule that appeared in the May 20, 2026, Federal Register titled "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program." This site displays a prototype…...

13+ hour, 29+ min ago   (336+ words) GOP Doctors Caucus Co-Chair John Joyce (R-PA) and U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) on July 15 joined a bipartisan contingent of fellow lawmakers to introduce legislation that would modify certain physician payments under the Medicare program. Rep. Joyce sponsored the bipartisan Patients…...

6+ hour, 56+ min ago   (170+ words) The News-Item Ask people to name the jobs that protect taxpayer money and you will hear the usual answers: auditors, inspectors general, maybe a diligent county comptroller Almost nobody names the medical coder, and that is an oversight worth correcting,…...

6+ hour, 40+ min ago   (229+ words) A Medicare pilot program that uses artificial intelligence to make coverage decisions will continue to be used in Washington state for the time being. The U.S. Senate on July 16 rejected a resolution that would have halted the Wasteful & Inappropriate Services, or…...

8+ hour, 3+ min ago   (184+ words) The international trademark goods and services class codes for this trademark application are 035 and 036. The serial number for this application is 99170274. The applicant indicates that “The mark consists of the phrase ‘MEMORIAL HERMANN’ with a glowing ‘O’ in Memorial separated…...

20+ hour, 39+ min ago   (53+ words) Detroit Free Press At this stage of the year, a lot of people are busy enjoying summer travel, hitting the beach and attending or hosting barbecues. Medicare open enrollment may be the last thing on your mind since it doesn't…...

12+ hour, 56+ min ago   (155+ words) New Castle News Air Quality Alert until TUE 6:45 AM EDT Joel Mekler is a certified senior adviser. In the past year, the popularity of weight-loss drugs such as Mounjaro, Ozempic, Zepbound and Wegovy has increased significantly. Pharmaceutical companies are aggressively…...

9+ hour, 45+ min ago   (414+ words) As the Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access and Community Health (ACO REACH) model winds down this year, federal findings offer insights into the future of accountable care for medically complex beneficiaries – many of whom reside in a nursing home....

10+ hour, 29+ min ago   (1471+ words) At the time of this writing, these provisions remain proposals, and may change when CMS publishes the final rule. Even so, the direction is becoming increasingly clear. CMS is building an environment in which quality results will be calculated from…...

11+ hour, 50+ min ago   (1287+ words) In 2026, the home health sector is navigating a complex landscape defined by dual-edged regulatory shifts and burgeoning strategic opportunities. As agencies adapt their strategies to sustain and scale in this shifting environment, six providers have emerged as leaders to watch....