The advisory group wants Congress to approve a 0.5 percentage point increase for doctors in Medicare next year. But some ...

At the end of January, Medicare users are going to face a major shakeup. Starting February 1, Americans on the ...

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Jan. 15 voted to recommend that Congress update Medicare payment rates for hospital ...

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 ...

Physicians are asking for greater certainty around Medicare reimbursement, arguing that compounding payment decreases over time have drastically increased the pressure on practices. Industry ...

When Medicare costs rise, it can hurt seniors who get most or all of their income from Social Security. Look out for a higher Part A inpatient deductible and daily coinsurance rate. Seniors on Social ...

Medicare Advantage SNF utilization grew to 47.6% in 2024, with shorter stays and higher occupancy, per Plante Moran's benchmarking report.

Medicare reimburses doctors for the services they provide. The reimbursement rates may differ based on whether the services take place in a setting designated as a facility or a non-facility. The ...

Medicare groups the settings of medical procedures into two categories: facilities and non-facilities. The category determines the cost of the procedure and the reimbursement rate for doctors. Doctors ...