CMS Seeks Public Input on Making Hospital Prices Easier to Compare
CMS is seeking public comments on clearer hospital price files, bundled services and online estimates before the August 31, 2026, deadline.
Health Costs
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CMS’s ACCESS model adds an Aug. 17 start date. What Medicare patients should know
CMS’s ACCESS model adds a participant start date on August 17, but availability, costs and results still depend on providers, location and track.
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Medicaid work rules move to state systems. What enrollees should watch
The Medicaid work rule is effective, but states will decide how to verify hours, exemptions and notices before most systems must be ready by Jan. 1.
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Medicare’s $50 GLP-1 Bridge: Who Qualifies and What It Excludes
CMS’s temporary Medicare GLP-1 Bridge offers selected beneficiaries a $50 monthly route to certain weight-loss drugs, but strict eligibility limits apply.
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CMS proposes Medicare payment changes that could shift costs and care
CMS’s proposed 2027 Medicare rule could lower some outpatient costs while changing payments for hospitals, surgery centers and 340B drugs.
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Medicare’s New ACCESS Program Offers Low-Cost Chronic-Care Support, but Only to Original Medicare Enrollees
CMS’s new ACCESS pilot offers some Original Medicare patients technology-supported chronic-care help, but costs, eligibility and local availability vary.