Medicare
An analysis by KFF released last week found that in 2022, Medicare spent 27% ($2,585) more, on average, for individuals covered by Traditional Medicare after disenrolling from Medicare Advantage than those continuously covered by Traditional Medicare.
The AHA supports a potential Medicare $2 Drug List Model, where people enrolled in a Part D plan would have access to certain prescription drugs for a low, fixed copayment no higher than $2 for a month’s supply per drug.
In comments to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, the AHA shared its views on physician fee schedule payments, advanced alternative payment model incentives and Medicare Advantage network adequacy.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nov. 26 released its proposed Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly for Contract Year (CY) 2026.
The AHA commented Nov. 26 on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ hospital inpatient prospective payment system interim final action on revising the Medicare wage index values for fiscal year 2025. CMS is removing the low wage index policy and its related budget neutrality factor for…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 21 announced the allocation of 200 new Medicare-funded residency slots to more than 100 teaching hospitals.
AHA, others urge congress to extend Medicare advanced alternative payment model in end-of-year legislative package.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 12 released a report on rural and urban disparities in care for Medicare beneficiaries. The report highlights differences in clinical care experiences, including how they vary by race and ethnicity, and historical trends in care quality for…
The Medicare Part A deductible for inpatient hospital services will increase by $44 in calendar year 2025 to $1,676, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Nov. 8.
Senators Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., Nov. 1 released a policy framework detailing a plan to impose site-neutral payments on hospitals. Site-neutral payment policies would require Medicare to pay the same rate for services delivered regardless of the care site.