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New Model Policies Seek to Simplify Medicare Savings Program Access
The Aging & Disability Health Policy Lab, a new venture supported by The SCAN Foundation, has drafted four model policies...
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The Use and Regulation of AI in Claims Review
Amid growing attention to the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, a new KFF issue brief examines federal...
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New Study Underscores IRA’s Successes, Opportunities for Future Reforms
A recent JAMA article found two key Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) prescription drug provisions that took effect in 2024—the elimination...
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Congressional Republicans Eye Budget Reconciliation 2.0
Republican congressional leaders are working to meet a June 1 deadline set by President Trump to fund Immigration and Customs...
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President’s Budget Request Targets Vital Programs
On Friday the White House released President Trump’s budget request to Congress for fiscal year 2027 (FY27), which begins on October...
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Medicare Rights Urges Beneficiary-Centered Medicare Enrollment Reforms
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a Request for Information (RFI) on “AI Tools for Medicare...
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Affordable Care Act Cost Spikes Harm Older Adults
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has helped millions of older adults obtain coverage and care. But the expiration of enhanced...
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Proposed Rule Could Undermine ACA Coverage
Last week, the Medicare Rights Center submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on proposed changes...
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Congressional Report Details How MA Overpayments Drive Up Part B Premiums
A new congressional report finds overpayments to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are raising Part B premiums for all beneficiaries, accounting...
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Proposed Part D Payment Model Falls Short
This week, the Medicare Rights Center commented on a proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to...
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