The Latest Breaking News from CMS

CMS Shows States a Three-Tier Medical Frailty Model as Medicaid Work Requirements Near Their January 2027 Start

CMS released an example three-tier model for Medicaid's medical frailty exemption. See who may be excused from work rules and who may need paperwork.

Medical Daily · Sep 22

Every State Applied, and 40 Have Signed Medicaid Drug Pricing Deals Ahead of the September 30 Deadline

Forty states and Puerto Rico signed on to a Medicaid most-favored-nation drug pricing model. Others face a Sept. 30 deadline. What it means for enrollees.

Medical Daily · Sep 22

Donald Trump Appears To Drift off With 'Eyes Getting Heavy' and 'Face Dropping' at Oval Office Briefing

Donald Trump drew online scrutiny over his appearance during an Oval Office drug pricing briefing, although the footage alone establishes no medical explanation.

International Business Times UK · Sep 19

Over Half a Million Medicare Enrollees Join $50 GLP-1 Bridge, Pointing to Strong Demand Among Older Adults

More than 500,000 Medicare enrollees signed up for the $50 GLP-1 Bridge in two months what it means for eligibility, costs, and coverage after 2027.

Medical Daily · Sep 17

Medicare's ACCESS Model Adds Heart Failure, COPD, Addiction, and Tobacco Tracks for Original Medicare Patients in April 2027

Medicare's ACCESS model will add heart failure, COPD, addiction, and tobacco tracks in April 2027. Who qualifies, what it costs, and how to sign up.

Medical Daily · Sep 17

Medicare Expands Voluntary Tech-Based ACCESS Model to Heart Failure, COPD, and Addiction Care in Spring 2027

Medicare's ACCESS model adds heart failure, COPD, addiction, and tobacco tracks in spring 2027. Who qualifies, what it may cost, and what to check.

Medical Daily · Sep 17

Joe Kiani: We could cut 180,000 preventable hospital deaths a year. Here's exactly why we haven't

Preventable medical harm still kills far too many Americans, despite decades of proven safety protocols.

Fortune · Sep 17

More Than 230 Health Groups Warn Medicare Remote Monitoring Vendor Limits Could Disrupt Care Starting in 2027

More than 230 health groups warn that a Medicare plan to stop paying for vendor-run remote monitoring could disrupt care for over 1 million people in 2027.

Medical Daily · Sep 16

Fed Raises Rates a Quarter Point, First Increase Since 2023

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday, the first increase since July 2023. The Federal Open Market...

Saving Advice · Sep 16

One Medicare AI Prior Authorization Request Went Unanswered for 83 Days as Vendors Often Missed the 72-Hour Standard

Records released by EFF show vendors in Medicare's AI-assisted WISeR prior authorization pilot often missed a 72-hour goal, with one request unanswered for 83 days.

Medical Daily · Sep 16