The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

Stocks Retreat as Bond Yields Jump on Diminished Fed Rate Cut Prospects

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is down -1.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.47%. Stock indexes this morning are moderately lower, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones...

Barchart · Apr 2, 2024

Republicans Renew Focus On Entitlement Reform Amid Growing National Debt

Republican lawmakers are emphasizing the need for entitlement reform to address the national debt and ensure the solvency of programs like Medicare and Soc...

Top News · Apr 1, 2024

New List Out On Medicare Part B Drugs Eligible for Rebates

Some Medicare beneficiaries may pay lower coinsurance rates from April 1 to June 30 for the drugs, HHS says.

Kiplinger · Mar 28, 2024

Hack poses financial problems for community health centers - Roll Call

In the aftermath of the Change Healthcare hack, small providers and community health centers are struggling to pay their bills.

Roll Call · Mar 25, 2024

HHS Funding Secured As Major Government Shutdown Avoided

With passage of the fiscal 2024 appropriations package, Medicare and Social Security are among the key agencies to receive funding through September 30.

Kiplinger · Mar 22, 2024

Nursing Home Care: What to Do When Medicare Wont Pay

Here's what to do when Medicare won't pay for a nursing home facility.

Kiplinger · Mar 22, 2024

Medicare plans can now cover Wegovy for patients at risk of heart disease

This change follows the recent FDA approval of the weight-loss drug for preventing heart attack and stroke in people with overweight or obesity.

WEKU · Mar 22, 2024

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Begins on January 1

Medicare Advantage open enrollment runs from January 1 to March 31 — you can change Advantage plans, switch to original Medicare, and enroll in a Part D drug plan.

Kiplinger · Mar 20, 2024

'Elephant in the room': the big issue that could collapse the health system

'There needs to be a radical adjustment of the whole system.'

Newcastle Herald · Mar 19, 2024

Health system at crossroads, as sickness runs deep and GP futures at stake

Medicare needs an overhaul to suit the modern era.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 19, 2024