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More than 150 digital health companies just got the green light to help millions of Medicare patients manage chronic conditions like diabetes and depression. Most have never served Medicare patients before, marking a huge shift in how seniors access care.
Federal agencies just launched a new pathway to get breakthrough medical devices covered by Medicare faster. The program could help millions of seniors access life-changing technology sooner.
The Supreme Court rejected challenges from six major drug companies, allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prescription prices for millions of Americans. This landmark decision marks a major victory for affordable healthcare.
Almost a million Australians have unclaimed Medicare money waiting for them, with some owed more than $10,000. The simple fix? Adding bank details to myGov.
Life-saving medical devices will reach patients up to 10 months faster thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between the FDA and Medicare. The new RAPID program could help 60 devices get immediate coverage approval.
Millions of Medicare patients will soon pay less for cancer treatments, diabetes medications, and other essential drugs thanks to new federal negotiations. The savings cover $27 billion in prescription spending across medicines that treat everything from chronic migraines to HIV.
Federal regulators just launched a new pathway to get innovative medical devices covered by Medicare faster, potentially cutting years off the wait time for breakthrough treatments. The RAPID program aims to sync up safety reviews with coverage decisions so patients can access new technology sooner.
The U.S. government just named 15 more medications, including treatments for HIV, arthritis, and diabetes, that will see lower prices through Medicare negotiations starting in 2028. The move is expected to save billions while making essential medications more affordable for seniors and people with disabilities.
Millions of Medicare patients will soon pay less for cancer treatments, HIV medications, and other essential drugs after 15 new medicines were selected for federal price negotiations. The new list includes the first physician-administered treatments ever chosen for these cost-cutting talks.
Nearly half of Medicare cancer patients hit their annual drug cost cap, with a third doing so in January alone. A new 2025 program lets them spread these payments across the year instead of facing thousands in upfront costs.
Twenty Senate Democrats are fighting to end a Medicare pilot program accused of using AI to delay care for seniors. If they succeed, the controversial experiment will stop immediately.
A groundbreaking Medicare program will pay healthcare providers based on whether patients actually get healthier, not just for services delivered. Health tech company Cadence is among the first to join the experiment that could transform how chronic disease care works in America.
Senate Democrats just proposed adding home care coverage to Medicare for the first time in two decades. Millions of aging Americans could soon get help staying in their homes longer.
Medicare just negotiated lower prices on 15 essential medications including cancer treatments and arthritis drugs, potentially saving patients and taxpayers billions. The new prices take effect in 2028, building on previous negotiations that would have saved $8.5 billion in 2024 alone.
Frustrated by insurance disputes that force patients to switch doctors, hospitals across America are creating their own Medicare Advantage plans. Patients like 79-year-old Larry Wilkewitz are finding better coverage, lower costs, and the peace of mind that comes with staying with doctors they trust.
Brenda Gordert spends hundreds of hours each year helping older adults navigate the confusing world of Medicare enrollment. Her calm, patient approach turns an overwhelming process into something manageable for seniors who need it most.
Over 100,000 Americans wait for organ transplants, but thousands of usable organs go unused each year. New federal rules aim to change that by encouraging doctors to use imperfect organs that could still save lives.
Kaiser Permanente will pay $556 million after whistleblowers exposed billing practices that cost taxpayers, marking the largest Medicare Advantage fraud settlement ever. The case shows how everyday heroes inside the healthcare system are fighting to protect seniors and ensure programs serve patients over profits.
Nearly 5 million Americans with type 2 diabetes are spending less and staying healthier since Medicare capped insulin costs at $35 per month. The policy proves affordable medication saves lives and money.
A new study shows continuous glucose monitors significantly improve blood sugar control for Type 2 diabetics not on insulin, potentially opening access to life-changing technology for millions more people. Medicare coverage decision expected by year's end.
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