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Wed 01 Jul 2026
CMS Launches Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, Expanding Access to GLP-1 Medications
CMS Launches Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, Expanding Access to GLP-1 MedicationsEligible Medicare beneficiaries may now get certain GLP-1 medications for $50 per month through the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, a new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) initiative designed to expand access to innovative treatments and test the impacts of increased access to GLP-1 drugs for weight management on the Medicare program.
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Wed 01 Jul 2026
Calendar Year (CY) 2027 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule
Calendar Year (CY) 2027 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule - CMS-1846-POn June 24, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule to update payment rates and policies under the Medicare End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) for renal dialysis services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries on or after January 1, 2027. This rul...
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Wed 01 Jul 2026
Strengthening CMS Oversight of Accrediting Organizations
Strengthening CMS Oversight of Accrediting OrganizationsAccrediting Organizations (AOs) play an important role in determining whether healthcare providers and suppliers participating in Medicare or Medicaid programs meet health and safety requirements. Each year, CMS-approved AOs survey more than 9,000 healthcare providers for compliance with health and safety requirements. By achieving accreditation through a CMS-approve...
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Wed 01 Jul 2026
CMS Ensures Accrediting Organizations Uphold Trust in Standards and Oversight
CMS Ensures Accrediting Organizations Uphold Trust in Standards and OversightFinal Rule Reduces Burden and Strengthens Patient Safety
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Wed 01 Jul 2026
CMS Proposed Rule Locks in Lower Prices and Fosters Innovation for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program
CMS Proposed Rule Locks in Lower Prices and Fosters Innovation for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program
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