Medicare fee-for-service payment rates under the PFS have struggled to keep pace with inflation. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), between 2001 and 2025, Medicare physician pay ...
On August 21, 2025, HHS OIG published a Data Brief, Report No. A-04-24-03003, which analyzed the frequency and outcomes for Medicare enrollees who chose to leave acute-care hospitals against medical ...
The Medicare Advantage program has undergone significant policy changes during the past year, affecting deductibles, out-of-pocket costs, provider networks and prior authorization determinations.