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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule aimed at bolstering protections, enhancing access to care, and improving transparency for Medicare beneficiaries enrolled …
CMS Proposes New Rule to Strengthen Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs for 2026 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced robust early enrollment figures during the Open Enrollment Period for 2025 health care coverage under the individual-market Marketplace. Nearly …
CMS Reports Progress in Health Care Sign-Ups for 2025 Coverage Read More
NEWTOWN, PA — Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSDT) has announced ongoing efforts to secure fair market access for its Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS) device. Moreover, the company expressed dissatisfaction …
Helius Medical Technologies Seeks Fair Market Access for PoNS Device Amid CMS Pricing Challenges Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has unveiled new regulations designed to improve safety standards in …
New CMS Rules Set to Enhance Maternal Safety and Access to Health Care for Underserved Communities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have issued a joint statement to address unlawful medical billing practices. This …
Joint Statement by CFPB and CMS: Strengthening Protections for Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — LTC ACO has announced a successful reconciliation and settlement under the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) for the 2023 performance year, marking a decade of participation …
LTC ACO Achieves Major Savings Milestone in Medicare Shared Savings Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant recognition of excellence, the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) has been awarded a 4.5-star rating from the federal Centers for Medicare and …
PSERS Prescription Drug Program Receives Prestigious 4.5-Star Rating from CMS Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has approved amendments to section 1115 demonstrations. This move …
HHS Expands Medicaid and CHIP to Include Traditional Health Practices in Tribal Communities Read More NEWTOWN, PA — Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSDT) has voiced strong objections to the newly announced Medicare payment rates for its PoNS Mouthpiece, set by the Centers for Medicare & …
Helius Medical Technologies Challenges CMS Over PoNS Payment Rates Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) has secured a significant federal grant of $635,352 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This funding is aimed at …
Federal Grant Empowers Pennsylvania to Enhance Women’s Health Access Read More