News & Analysis

September 30, 2026
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include the preliminary CY 2027 Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule payment rates, a request for information on reasonable and relevant pharmacy contract standards, and more!

September 23, 2026
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include new condition tracks for the ACCESS Model, information on Health Professional Shortage Area bonuses for 2027, and more!

September 23, 2026
News & Insights

CMS recently released its 2026‒2027 seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccine pricing file, providing updated Part B payment allowances for several COVID-19 vaccine products.

September 16, 2026
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include recent fraudulent billing activity among certain DMEPOS suppliers, a final decision memo on coverage of transcatheter aortic valve replacements, and more!

September 9, 2026
News & Insights

UnitedHealthcare is fulfilling its pledge to reduce prior authorization requirements by 30% by the end of the year. Starting October 1, 2026, the insurer will no longer require approval for more than 1,700 procedure codes across various plans.

September 2, 2026
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include new rural health transformation project grants, the 2027 clotting factor furnishing fee, and more!

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