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HHS and CMS Announce First Meeting of Healthcare Advisory Committee

HHS and CMS Announce First Meeting of Healthcare Advisory Committee The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is holding the first Healthcare Advisory Committee meeting on May 18 at 2 p.m. The public meeting will focus on Read more about HHS and CMS Announce First Meeting of Healthcare Advisory Committee
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Coming Soon: CMS to Provide $50 Monthly Access to GLP-1 Medications for Medicare Beneficiaries

Coming Soon: CMS to Provide $50 Monthly Access to GLP-1 Medications for Medicare Beneficiaries Program Begins July 2026, Expanding Affordable Access to Innovative but Costly Treatments for Seniors The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will provide eligible Medicare beneficiaries access Read more about Coming Soon: CMS to Provide $50 Monthly Access to GLP-1 Medications for Medicare Beneficiaries
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Moving Prior Authorization into the 21st Century

Moving Prior Authorization into the 21st Century By CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz A common practice imposed by health insurers on patients and providers is their intrepid need to second-guess clinician treatment decisions by requiring prior authorizations before paying a claim. The current prior Read more about Moving Prior Authorization into the 21st Century
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CMS Extends Deadlines for GENEROUS Model Applications for Drug Manufacturers and States

CMS Extends Deadlines for GENEROUS Model Applications for Drug Manufacturers and States Following overwhelming interest from prescription drug manufacturers, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is extending the application deadline for drug manufacturers to apply to the GENErating Read more about CMS Extends Deadlines for GENEROUS Model Applications for Drug Manufacturers and States
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CMS and FDA Announce RAPID Coverage Pathway to Accelerate Patient Access to Life-Changing Medical Devices

CMS and FDA Announce RAPID Coverage Pathway to Accelerate Patient Access to Life-Changing Medical Devices New pathway cuts red tape and brings predictability to Medicare coverage for Breakthrough Devices Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Read more about CMS and FDA Announce RAPID Coverage Pathway to Accelerate Patient Access to Life-Changing Medical Devices
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CMS Announces Resources, Flexibilities to Assist with Public Health Emergency in State of Hawaii

CMS Announces Resources, Flexibilities to Assist with Public Health Emergency in State of Hawaii The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today additional resources and flexibilities available in response to a Public Health Emergency (PHE) in the State of Hawaii due to emergency Read more about CMS Announces Resources, Flexibilities to Assist with Public Health Emergency in State of Hawaii