Category: Medicare

Medicare reimbursement cuts

Medicare reimbursement cuts and their impact on private practice physicians

Medicare is failing both patients and physicians. After adjusting for inflation, physician reimbursement under Medicare has declined by 33% from 2001 to 2025, according to the American Medical Association. In stark contrast, Medicare payments to hospitals have surged by nearly 60%, while hospital executive salaries have skyrocketed 93% over the past decade. How can private […]
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New Medicare enrollment application

New Medicare Enrollment Application: A Comprehensive Guide

Enrolling in Medicare can feel like navigating a maze of paperwork and deadlines. This comprehensive guide aims to simplify the process, focusing specifically on the new Medicare enrollment application. We’ll break down the different parts of the application, explain eligibility requirements, discuss enrollment periods, and offer tips for a smooth and successful enrollment experience. Understanding […]
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Medicare Advantage and Part D rule

Medicare Rights Center Comments on 2026 Medicare Advantage & Part D Rule

The Medicare Rights Center has submitted comments on the proposed Medicare Advantage and Part D rule for 2026 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This annual rule introduces critical provisions aimed at strengthening prior authorization standards, enhancing transparency, and improving access to accurate plan information for beneficiaries. We strongly support these reforms […]
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Medicare Overpayment Rule

Navigating the 2025 Medicare Overpayment Rule Changes

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a rule significantly changing how healthcare providers must handle Medicare overpayments. The new Medicare Overpayment Rule, effective January 1, 2025, is part of the 2025 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule and impacts Medicare Parts A/B (Traditional Medicare) and C/D (Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans). […]
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Medicare physician participation

Medicare Physician Participation Trends and Payment Challenges

Medicare provides health insurance coverage to 67 million individuals, accounting for 20% of the U.S. population, and serves as a vital revenue source for healthcare providers. Medicare Part B expenditures—encompassing physician services, outpatient care, and physician-administered drugs—constituted nearly 49% of Medicare’s total benefit spending. Although Medicare physician participation is optional, the vast majority of healthcare […]
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