Absent any statutory consequences for not completing the OPPS Drug Acquisition Cost Survey (ODACS), it is wrong for CMS to tell hospitals and health systems that they “are to” complete it.

AHA respectfully requests that you consider the following issues before making your final payment update recommendations at the January Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) meeting.

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Some Medicare enrollees may soon be able to access super-popular drugs for obesity under a voluntary model program, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Tuesday. Eligible ...

If you disagree with a coverage or payment decision made by Medicare, you can appeal, and you’ll be happy to know that many appeals are successful, so it’s definitely worth your time. But before going ...

WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - (This December 18 story has been corrected to say 2026, not 2025, in the headline) Sign up here. Medicare negotiated prices kick in next month for 10 drugs, a first for ...

Robocalls often aim to make money from you, either through scams or questionable business pitches. A common scam involves callers posing as a benefits company to get your Medicare number. Scammers may ...