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Mashup Score: 7ACR calls for ‘long-term’ policy changes after Medicare fee schedule lowered, then raised - 10 day(s) ago
The American College of Rheumatology praised lawmakers in Congress for lessening a proposed cut to Medicare physician payments but also called for “long-term systemic policy changes” to ensure future stability. The 3.4% payment cut initially outlined in the 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule was ultimately reduced to 1.68% as part of wider government funding legislation,
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Mashup Score: 0
Physician groups continue to press for a major revamp of Medicare payments after securing a 2024 stopgap fix.
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Mashup Score: 5Medicare couldn’t cover Wegovy for weight loss. But now that it’s also a heart drug, the door is open - 12 day(s) ago
Medicare has been forbidden from covering obesity drugs like Wegovy. But now that the drug’s cardiovascular benefits can also be touted, there may be an opening.
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Mashup Score: 0
The proposed boost in Medicare reimbursements for 2024 would only ease, but not fully reverse a 3.4% cut.
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Mashup Score: 5Medicare couldn’t cover Wegovy for weight loss. But now that it’s also a heart drug, the door is open - 15 day(s) ago
Medicare has been forbidden from covering obesity drugs like Wegovy. But now that the drug’s cardiovascular benefits can also be touted, there may be an opening.
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Mashup Score: 0
A whistleblower lawsuit alleges network of primary care practices inflated claims to Medicare.
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Mashup Score: 6Medicare is a tricky market for telehealth companies. Why is Talkspace betting on it? - 21 day(s) ago
Virtual mental health company Talkspace is looking to crack the Medicare market as the digital health startup approaches profitability.
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Mashup Score: 5Medical device lobby says it's tired of waiting on Medicare to cover breakthrough devices - 26 day(s) ago
In a searing letter, device lobby AdvaMed urged CMS to finalize a Medicare coverage pathway for FDA-designated breakthrough devices.
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Mashup Score: 17
Medicare annual wellness visits prioritize prevention. But don’t mistake them for annual physicals. Two physicians set out to clear up confusion.
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Mashup Score: 1Lawmakers eye partial increase for Medicare doctor pay - 1 month(s) ago
Lawmakers are considering increasing doctors’ Medicare pay in an upcoming government funding package, five sources told STAT.
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📢@ACRheum called for "comprehensive health care reforms" after the proposed 3.4% cut in the #Medicare physician fee schedule was reduced @dddesir commended Congress for the "partial fix" but said "long-term" policy changes are needed More at Healio👇 https://t.co/PYfovBsBun