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Medicare's New $50 GLP-1 Copay Is Temporary and Expires in 2027 — Millions of Seniors Could Lose Access Again

Medicare's $50 GLP-1 program expires December 31, 2027. BALANCE is delayed. No permanent coverage exists. What seniors need to know before starting Wegovy or Zepbound.

Medical Daily

CDC Data Show Hospital Infections Have Fallen 27% Since 2015, but Maintaining That Progress Remains a Challenge

A July 2026 CDC/NEJM study found hospital infection rates fell 27% from 2015 to 2023, with major drops in CLABSI, C. diff, and MRSA. But 518,000 HAIs still occurred in 2023.

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CDC Data Show Hospital Infections Have Fallen 27% Since 2015, but Maintaining That Progress Remains a Challenge

A July 2026 CDC/NEJM study found hospital infection rates fell 27% from 2015 to 2023, with major drops in CLABSI, C. diff, and MRSA. But 518,000 HAIs still occurred in 2023.

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CMS Issues Technical Correction to 2027 Affordable Care Act Benefit and Payment Parameters Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a technical correction to its 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters, updating portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) rule that governs health insurance marketplaces and the Basic Health Program. The correction was published in the Federal Register on…

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Medicare's New GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Program Launched July 1, but It Expires in 2027 with No Successor in Place

The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge launched July 1, 2026 at $50/month for eligible beneficiaries. It expires December 31, 2027, with the permanent BALANCE replacement indefinitely delayed.

Medical Daily

Trump Administration Holds Back Medicaid Funds While House Backs $1.15 Trillion Israel-Tied Military Bill

The US govt has frozen over £796 million in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota due to compliance issues, while approving a record £858 billion defence budget, sparking political debate.

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Trump Administration Freezes Over $1 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California and Minnesota Over Fraud Claims

HHS and CMS froze $867M in California Medicaid and $200M in Minnesota Medicaid on July 21, citing fraud. States dispute the move. Here's what enrollees need to know.

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Hundreds of Thousands Could Lose Home Care as Federal Government Freezes $867.5 Million in California Medicaid Payments

CMS froze $867.5M in Medicaid funds for California's home care program. Here's what it means for the 700,000+ elderly and disabled residents who depend on IHSS.

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Gavin Newsom Fires Back as Trump Officials Halt More Than $1 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California, Minnesota Over Suspected Billing Scams: 'Being Targeted for Political Reasons...'

The Trump administration paused more than $1 billion in federal Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota on Tuesday, citing "suspected fraud and noncompliance," as Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) accused Washington of targeting California "for political reasons."

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CMS Proposes Medicare Physician Pay Cuts of Up to 1.68% in 2027, Putting Rural and Behavioral Health Practices at Risk

CMS proposed Medicare physician pay cuts of 1.19% to 1.68% for 2027. The temporary 2.5% congressional increase expires at year-end. Rural and behavioral health practices face the greatest pressure.

Medical Daily

HHS Demands Proof Before Releasing Medicaid Payments: California and Minnesota Patients Left Waiting

Trump's HHS has frozen more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota over suspected fraud, raising new questions about reimbursement delays, provider strain, and what comes next for patients and states.

International Business Times UK

Court Filings Reveal Medicaid Patient Data Was Improperly Shared with ICE, Then Forwarded to Palantir's Deportation App

Court filings revealed July 17 that Medicaid data on millions of Americans was improperly shared with ICE, then sent to Palantir's ELITE deportation app. Here's what enrollees need to know.

Medical Daily

CMS Proposes 2.4% Home Health Payment Increase—What Medicare Patients Should Know

Demand for home health services has continued to grow as more older adults choose to recover at home rather than in hospitals or skilled nursing...

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A Record 40 Million Americans Are Now Taking GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs as Medicare Coverage Begins

A Gallup survey shows 11% of Americans now take GLP-1 drugs for weight loss as Medicare begins covering them for $50 monthly. Here's what it means for you.

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New Medicaid Study Finds Higher Payments to Psychiatrists May Lower Overall Healthcare Costs

For years, debates over Medicaid spending have centered on one question: Does paying doctors more simply increase healthcare costs? New research suggests the answer may...

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ ACA enrollment shrinks by 4% after tax credit expiration, new federal data shows

As of February, 21% of Texans who enrolled in a plan through the federal marketplace did not pay their first premium.

Medical Daily

Medicaid Will Cover Sickle Cell Gene Therapy, but Only When It Actually Works for the Patient

CMS's CGT Access Model now covers Casgevy and Lyfgenia for sickle cell through 33 state Medicaid programs under outcomes-based contracts. Here's what patients need to know.

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Earnings Preview: What To Expect From CMS Energy's Report

CMS Energy is expected to announce its second-quarter earnings in the coming months, and Wall Street forecasts a single-digit decline in its profits.

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5 Days into the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, Many Eligible Seniors Are Still Being Denied at the Pharmacy

Medicare GLP-1 Bridge launched July 1. Eligible seniors are getting rejected because pharmacies may submit claims wrong. Here's the specific fix to get your prescription filled.

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Nursing Homes Are Already Short on Staff, and Immigration Enforcement Is Making the Crisis Significantly Worse

Over 25% of nursing home direct care workers are foreign-born. Immigration enforcement in 2026 is worsening an already critical staffing crisis. Here's what families should ask now.

Reason

HHS Video That Depicted HHS Group Director Wearing Allegedly Anti-Israel Symbols Wasn't Actionable Workplace Harassment

An excerpt from Openden v. Kennedy, decided Tuesday by Judge Adam Abelson (D. Md.): In June 2024, the Centers for… The post HHS Video That Depicted HHS Group Director Wearing Allegedly Anti-Israel Symbols Wasn't Actionable Workplace Harassment appeared first on Reason.com.

Medical Daily

One Insurer Leaving Your State Marketplace Can Force Thousands Off Their Current Plans

When a health insurer exits your ACA marketplace, you get a special enrollment period — but your new plan may cover different doctors and drugs. Here's the consumer navigation guide.

Medical Daily

Medicare's New $50 GLP-1 Weight-Loss Program Just Launched: Find Out if You Qualify

Medicare's GLP-1 Bridge launched July 1, 2026. Up to 3.8M seniors may qualify for $50/month Wegovy, Zepbound, or Foundayo. Here's the eligibility breakdown.

International Business Times UK

25 States Sue Trump Administration, Alleging Illegal Removal of Medicaid Work Exemptions for the 'Medically Frail'

A coalition of 25 states and D.C. has sued the Trump administration, claiming new Medicaid work rule changes unlawfully narrow exemptions for medically frail individuals, risking coverage loss.

Medical Daily

455 Defendants Including 90 Doctors Were Charged in the Largest Healthcare Fraud Takedown of 2026

The 2026 National Healthcare Fraud Takedown charged 455 defendants including 90 doctors for $6.5 billion in false claims with patient deaths. Here's what the cases covered.

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