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Democratic senators call on RFK Jr. to keep rule allowing Medicare coverage of anti-obesity drugs
A group of Democratic senators are calling on Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to keep a proposed ...
Medicare Bleeds Billions on Pricey Bandages, and Doctors Get a Cut
Medicare spending on “skin substitutes” made of dried placenta has soared as doctors pocket lucrative discounts from sellers.
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Trump gives major lift to 2026 Medicare Advantage payments
President Trump’s Medicare agency finalized a rule Monday that would raise benchmark payment rates to privatized Medicare ...
Dr. Oz’s impact on Medicare and Medicaid: Key insights for retirees
So far, Oz has been tight-lipped on what he thinks about potential cuts to Medicaid, dodging questions during his hearings ...
Trump administration halts Biden proposal to let Medicare, Medicaid cover anti-obesity drugs
The Trump administration announced Friday that it is not moving forward with a Biden-era proposal that would have expanded ...
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4 Things Docs Should Know About New Medicare Advantage Rules
Prior authorization leeway will be trimmed while health plans get more money under new federal rules for Medicare Advantage ...
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A beginner’s guide to Medicare: Your plan options, what’s covered and what you need to know before enrolling
Medicare is a government-sponsored health insurance program for Americans age 65 and over. Learn more about it.
GOP senator turns tables on Dem narrative about Social Security and Medicare: 'Get fraud out of there'
Tenn., responded to accusations from Democrats that Republicans are trying to make cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
Dr. Oz Officially Confirmed as Head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Here's What Retirees Need to Know So Far.
Oz was a heart surgeon and medical school professor for years. He achieved fame thanks to frequent appearances on The Oprah ...
What Republican Budget That Passed House Means for Medicare, SNAP
Though the budget text does not spell out specific program reductions, it instructs key congressional committees to slash ...
Redding rally for Medicare, Medicaid sees support from former top Shasta health official
Trump rally in Redding was to rally in support of sparing Medicare and Medicaid from cuts. 37% of Shasta's population is on ...