A new skilled nursing facility validation program could be the “tip of the iceberg” in verifying provider quality ...

The sweeping regulation proposes notable changes to how Medicare pays physicians, but overall results in a modest bump to ...

Shux’s mother, Asha Shukla, his father Shambhu Dayal Shukla, and sister Shuchi Mishra had their eyes glued to the screen ...

CMS proposes to implement two separate conversion factors: one for qualifying alternative payment model participants and one for physicians and practitioners who are not qualified participants. The ...

CMS’ proposed rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule comprises key updates to the Medicare Shared Savings Program, according to a July 14 news release from the agency. The proposals aim to ...

For-profit rehab hospitals, including industry giant Encompass Health, have faced serious patient safety violations and deaths, yet federal oversight lacks penalties and transparency, leaving ...

CMS is proposing changing the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program to allow more people to access coaching and peer support, as well as practical training in dietary change, physical activity and beha ...

NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a lawsuit against the Department of Education for withholding $6 billion in education ...

CMS Monday proposed a 2026 physician payment rule that proposes a new payment model focused on improving chronic disease ...

CMS acknowledged it is shifting the general focus from prevention to wellness. It proposes removing 10 quality measures that, it said, did not directly improve patient health outcomes and adding five ...

CMS proposes sweeping payment changes to cut waste, refocus on chronic care, and modernize reimbursement across Medicare services and providers.