Medicare Part B

Medicare Part B will cover Alzheimer’s drugs with traditional FDA approval, CMS announced Thursday. Prescribing clinicians must participate in a patient data registry.

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It’s that time of year again! Medicare has released the calendar year 2023 final rule related to Medicare Part B, which is impacted by the physician fee schedule and determines rates and coding updates...

A cost overestimate that bumped up Medicare premiums for seniors in 2022 will not be corrected until the following year. The spike is tied to coverage for Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm.

With the 50% price drop of Aduhelm on January 1, there is good reason for CMS to reassess a hefty proposed premium hike for 2022, the U.S. health secretary said. On Wednesday, CMS is expected to announce...

Extended Provider Relief Fund reporting window closes tomorrow, Nov. 30 … Three more states join legal challenge of vaccine mandate for healthcare workers; 14 states now involved … Legislation would...

Medicare Part D payments to skilled nursing facilities will face increased scrutiny over the next year from a federal watchdog agency.

There may be more awaiting long-term care providers this week than meals of turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may release its final rule regarding cuts...

Providers who participated in the Medicare Accelerated and Advanced Payment Program for COVID-19 emergency will now have another year to pay back the loan thanks to Congress.

Long-term care pharmacies could soon be facing “significant ramifications in the long run” following an executive order signed by President Trump on Sunday. That directive states that the Medicare...