The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

A Practical Guide to Medicare Part D Penalty Rules That Can Follow You for Years

Medicare Part D penalties rank among the most frustrating surprises in retirement because a single missed enrollment window can affect prescription drug costs for years. Many people focus on doctor visits and hospital coverage, then discover much later that drug coverage follows a completely different set of rules.

The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 4

Why a Down Market is the Best Time for a Roth IRA Conversion

Plunging stock prices may keep investors up at night. But there's a silver lining to a down market: it's a prime time to save taxes on a Roth IRA conversion.

Kiplinger · Aug 4

Survey supports a better deal for Pacific workers

A survey has shown a majority of Australians want employment conditions for Pacific workers to be improved following claims of underpayment.

AAP · Aug 4

FDA Approves the First Eye-Specific Bevacizumab for Wet Macular Degeneration After Two Decades of Off-Label Use

FDA approved Lytenava, the first ophthalmic bevacizumab for wet AMD. What it changes for patients who already get compounded Avastin.

Medical Daily · Aug 3

Medicare Will Start Counting Advantage Patients in Hospital Quality Scores, Closing a Gap That Left Out Half the Program

CMS finalized changes adding Medicare Advantage patients to hospital mortality and readmission measures, which have largely relied on fee-for-service claims.

Medical Daily · Aug 3

New blood test to detect colon cancer clears FDA approval

New cases of colorectal cancer and deaths have been rising in younger adults since the mid-2000s

The Independent UK · Aug 3

FDA Names Its First Company in a Pilot That Lets Some Digital Health Devices Skip Premarket Review

The FDA selected Dexcom as the first participant in its TEMPO pilot, which pairs relaxed premarket review with real-world evidence collection.

Medical Daily · Aug 3

New Federal Rules Put Hospital Malnutrition Screening and Advance Care Planning in the Spotlight

Medicare will require hospitals to report malnutrition screening and advance care planning. Both address gaps that affect recovery and family decisions.

Medical Daily · Aug 3

Medicare Finalizes New Rules for the Hospitals Where Stroke Patients Begin Intensive Recovery

CMS finalized FY 2027 rules for inpatient rehabilitation facilities, tightening when therapy must start and when care teams must meet. What patients should know.

Medical Daily · Aug 3

Why Suicide Risk Is Higher Among Older Adults—and How Families Can Help

If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Senior suicides lead all age groups throughout the...

Saving Advice · Aug 3