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CMS Issues Rate Announcement and Final Rule for CY 2026 Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug Plans
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) earlier this month released its rate announcement and final rule on Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly for contract year (CY) 2026.
The Growing Impact of Medicare Advantage on Rural Hospitals Across America
Rural hospitals play a vital role in the health and economic stability of their communities, serving as lifelines for care and major local employers.
CMS finalizes CY 2026 Medicare Advantage, Part D rates
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 7 released finalized payment rates for calendar year 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D plans.
CMS releases final rule for 2026 Medicare Advantage, prescription drug plans
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 4 finalized changes to the Medicare Advantage and prescription drug programs for contract year 2026.
AHA discusses how Congress can improve support for post-acute care
The AHA March 11 shared ways Congress could better support patient access to post-acute care in comments for a hearing held by the House Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health.
AHA Statement to House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health for Hearing March 11, 2025
Post-acute care is provided to patients who have been discharged from an acute-care hospital but still require services such as close medical supervision, nursing care, therapies and other support.
AHA report examines how growth of MA heightens challenges for rural hospitals
A new AHA report highlights how certain practices by Medicare Advantage plans are increasing rural hospitals' vulnerabilities and threatening access to care in rural communities.
AHA Releases Report on Medicare Advantage’s Growing Impact on Rural Hospitals
Report shows some Medicare Advantage plans’ practices threaten access to care for rural communities.
New AHA Report Shows Growing Pressure of Medicare Advantage on Rural Hospitals’ Ability to Care for Communities
The American Hospital Association today released a report that found rural hospitals face mounting challenges related to certain Medicare Advantage (MA) insurance plans that are affecting patient care and their sustainability as a critical health care provider.
The Effects of Medicare Advantage on Rural Hospitals With St. Bernards Healthcare
Half of all Medicare beneficiaries get their benefits through Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, which are offered by private companies and in theory should provide the same level of coverage of traditional Medicare.