The Latest Breaking News from CMS

The Kirkland Signature Care Plan? Costco Prepares Move Into Medicare Advantage

From bulk goods to healthcare coverage, Costco plans its expansion into senior health plans pending government approval.

Kiplinger · Aug 19

Aetna Will Not Pay Brokers on 123 Medicare Advantage Plans in 33 States for Next Year

Aetna told marketing organizations it will not pay commissions on 123 Medicare Advantage plans in 33 states for the 2027 plan year.

Medical Daily · Aug 19

Incyte Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

While Incyte has outperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart · Aug 18

CMS Ends Federal Medicaid and CHIP Funding for Certain Gender-Transition Care for Minors

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule prohibiting the use of federal Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)...

Saving Advice · Aug 17

CMS Final Rule Ends Federal Medicaid and CHIP Funding for Certain Gender-Transition Care for Minors

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule prohibiting the use of federal Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funds to pay for what the rule terms “sex-rejecting procedures” for minors, according to an official announcement published in the Federal Register on August 13,…

The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 17

Trump Administration Cuts Off Federal Medicaid and CHIP Funding for Trans Minors

Starting Oct. 13, a final CMS rule ends federal Medicaid and CHIP funding for youth transition care, leaving states to cover costs or enforce bans.

Latin Times · Aug 15

A New Federal Rule Cuts Medicaid Money for Gender Care in Minors, but States Can Still Pay with Their Own Funds

A CMS final rule ends federal Medicaid and CHIP matching funds for gender-related care in minors, taking effect on October 13, 2026.

Medical Daily · Aug 13

Rural Hospital Closures Slowed This Year While Individual Services Kept Disappearing

New federal cost report analysis puts 720 rural hospitals at risk of closing, even as whole hospital closures slow and service lines keep ending.

Medical Daily · Aug 12

Federal Program Will Send AI Health Tools into Rural America Before Evidence Shows They Improve Patient Outcomes

States are spending rural health funds on AI tools despite thin evidence that health AI improves access or outcomes in rural communities.

Medical Daily · Aug 12

Federal Records Show Two Connecticut Hospitals Drew More Serious Safety Citations Than Any Others in the State

Saint Francis Hospital has received nine immediate jeopardy citations since January 2023, the most of any Connecticut hospital, state records show.

Medical Daily · Aug 11