Medicare News Monitoring

Obesity drugs won’t be covered by Medicare under 2026 CMS policy

The US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) confirmed that it will not proceed with a Biden administration proposal to expand Medicare coverage for anti-obesity drugs such as Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy (semaglutide) and Eli Lilly’s Zepbound ( …

Don’t wait; start planning Medicare coverage at 64

If you are retiring soon or know someone who is, you’re not alone. In 2025, a record 4.18 million Americans will reach retirement age, which equates to over 11,000 people turning 65 each day. This phenomenon is sometimes referred to as “Peak 65” or the “ …

Obesity Crisis Meets Policy Standstill as Trump Halts Medicare Expansion

The Trump administration has officially halted a Biden-era initiative that aimed to extend Medicare and Medicaid coverage to include obesity drugs, a move set to impact millions of Americans coping with obesity, disproportionately affecting seniors and …

Blood-chilling thought on Medicare under Libs: letters to the editor

Some of us may remember when Australia had tariffs on imports, up to 50 per cent on some luxury items, cars, textiles, and electronics. This was mostly around the late 1970s early 80s. They have been progressively removed and now we have no car …

Medicare problem began with a notice from CMS

HELLO, TONI: When I turned 65, I continued to work with excellent company benefits. I delayed enrolling in Part B for 5 years, after I turned 70, and retired with a Jan. 1 effective date for my Medicare Supplement Plan G and Part D prescription drug plan. …

Opinion: Medicare has higher satisfaction rate versus commercial insurance

While Americans are either excited, confused, or angrily tempted to repeat the words from the old cowboy ballad “Get Along Little DOGE (sic),” to the frenetic government efforts to control cost, perhaps asking the DOGE Committee to look at American health …

Of Course It’s Medicare And Medicaid Administrator Dr. Oz

Dr. Oz “examining” Trump’s “medical records” Look who just got confirmed by the Senate as the next administrator of Medicare & Medicaid, it is Dr. Mehmet Oz, TV huckster! Because President Gameshow Host loves people on the teevee, and hucksters. And …

STAT+: Medicare gets a big (unofficial) surprise: a 17-year extension on when it’ll run dry

Medicare’s financial future unexpectedly got a lot rosier, at least according to some federal budget wonks.  The Congressional Budget Office recently published its long-term predictions of the federal budget and buried a big surprise for people who follow …

Trump Administration Nixes Plan To Allow Medicare To Cover Obesity Drugs

Still life of Wegovy an injectable prescription weight loss medicine that has helped people with ... More obesity. It should be used with a weight loss plan and physical activity. (Photo by: Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images …

Dutton calls out Labor for ‘lies’ about Coalition’s Medicare track record

Peter Dutton has accused federal Labor of lying about the Coalition’s health policy during a Liberal Party rally in Tasmania. Australia’s smallest state is shaping up to be a key battleground this election, with three seats up for grabs. Speaking to …

Defending private hospitals is essential to ‘saving Medicare’

Medicare Supplement Plans

A Medicare Supplement is a plan that picks up where Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) leaves off. Medicare coverage is primary (80%), and the Supplement is secondary, covering the additional 20%. Medicare supplements, often referred to as “Medigap …

Medicare, Medicaid agency cuts jobs from minority health office, other divisions, as RFK Jr. guts U.S. health department

An aerial of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services building on March 19, 2025 in Woodlawn, Maryland.  Kayla Bartkowski | Getty Images The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has slashed jobs from its minority health office and other …

Trump admin to not move forward with Medicare proposal put forward by Biden

The Centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Friday said that it did not move forward with a proposal put forward by the administration of former president Joe Biden for Medicare coverage of weight-loss drugs such as Novo Nordisk's Wegovy.  US- …

Senate Confirms Mehmet Oz: What He's Said About Medicare, Medicaid Changes

Dr. Mehmet Oz has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), elevating the celebrity heart surgeon and former talk show host to a role overseeing health care access for nearly half the U.S. population. …

Trump rejects Biden plan to expand Medicare coverage for obesity drugs

The Trump administration on Friday rejected a Biden administration plan that would have required Medicare and Medicaid to cover obesity drugs and expanded access for millions of people. Under the law that established Medicare’s Part D drug benefits, the …

COLUMN: Meet Medicare’s ‘girlfriends’ MAGI and IRMAA

Hi Toni: I enrolled in a $0 premium Medicare Advantage plan to begin April 1 when I turn 65. I chose to disenroll from my husband’s employer benefits because my monthly premium is $0, making it more cost-effective for us. Now I am in shock because a …

Trump admin. cancels Biden's plan to make Ozempic available on Medicare and Medicaid

The Trump administration rejected a Biden-era plan that would have required Medicare and Medicaid to cover obesity drugs like Ozempic and expand access to them for millions of Americans. The Friday announcement gutted the plan by former President Joe Biden …

Support Medicare Advantage

To the Journal editor: I’ve been a carpenter my entire adult life, a member of MRCC Carpenter Millwright Local 1510, and I can tell you that working Michiganders support the lawmakers who understand what our needs are as well. Given the physical nature of …

Former DOJ Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Joins Transforming.Legal

Welcoming Matt Galvin as Director US Operations. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- We’re thrilled that Matt Galvin, co-founder of recently-launched Gentic Global Advisors PLLC and the technology non-profit Integrity …

Elimu Informatics Launches Playbook to Streamline Health and Social Care Data Integration

Novel Approach Helps State Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) Standardize SDOH Data Sharing and Enhance Care Coordination EL CERRITO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Elimu Informatics, Inc. today announced the development …

Single Use Bioreactor Market Poised to Growth USD 6.5 Billion by 2035 with Thriving CAGR of 8.36%

Rising demand for biologics and personalized medicine is pushing manufacturers toward flexible, scalable solutions. US, NY, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Single-Use Bioreactor Market Set to Reach USD 6.5 Billion by 2035 Amid …

Longevity Market Poised to Growth USD 63.0 Billion by 2035 with Thriving CAGR of 10.37%

The rise of wearables, fitness tracking, and AI-powered health platforms supports this self-quantification trend. US, NY, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Longevity Market: Reimagining Human Health span and Lifespan …

Magnetoencephalography Market Expected to Hit USD 1.44 Billion by 2034 with a Remarkable 6.18% CAGR

Recent advancements in SQUID (Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices) and optically pumped magnetometers (OPMs) have revolutionized MEG hardware. US, NY, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Magnetoencephalography Market: …

Workplace Mental Health at a Crossroads: Workforce Well-being Expert Sounds Alarm Ahead of National Public Health Week.

New Research Reveals Dangerous Gaps in Corporate Mental Health Strategies - Expert Calls for Immediate Action. BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As National Public Health Week (April 7-13) begins, explosive new …

Gas Chromatography Market Set to Grow at an Impressive CAGR of 7.01% Through 2034 | USD 15.08 Billion

These initiatives underscore the market’s competitive and innovation-driven nature. US, NY, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gas Chromatography Market to Reach USD 15.08 Billion by 2034, Driven by Technological Innovation and …

IBSA celebrates 40 years of Leadership and Innovation

IBSA (Institut Biochimique SA), marks a significant milestone this year as it celebrates 40 years under the leadership of President and CEO Arturo Licenziati. GROOMBRIDGE, EAST SUSSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IBSA …

TravelingWiki Meets with Duke Basketball's Ryan Young; Corey Saffold, Star Profiled by ESPN 30 For 30, During Final Four

SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During the days surrounding the NCAA Final Four, TravelingWiki had an extensive set of engagements surrounding the Final Four NCAA Tournament to promote special needs awareness, …

DentalRocket's Rocket AI Transforms Dental Marketing With Proven Results Across 580+ Practices

Rocket AI Transforms How Dentists Attract New Patients with Predictive Intelligence and Hyper-Personalized Marketing. DOVER, DE, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DentalRocket announced that its groundbreaking Rocket AI platform …

Burble Creativity to Sponsor Autism Health Summit in San Diego, California

Hundreds of parents and experts are coming to San Diego April 11-13 to learn about the most recent developments in autism research, therapies, and more. MURRIETA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Burble Creativity, Inc., an …

New Healthcare Resource Launches: NationalHealthRatings.com Empowers Patients with Transparent Hospital Ratings

SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the launch of NationalHealthRatings.com/hospitals, patients, and families now have a powerful new tool for navigating healthcare decisions. This comprehensive platform …

Savant to Showcase Agentic AI Analytics Platform at Tableau Conference 2025

Savant Unveils Agentic AI Analytics Innovation and Customer Use Cases to 7,000+ Attendees SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Savant, a leading agentic AI analytics platform, is pleased to announce its …

LOUD Capital Acquires Infinite CXO to Launch LOUD Collective: A Comprehensive Business Value Ecosystem

LOUD Capital proudly announces the launch of LOUD Collective, a full-service ecosystem to drive business growth from inception to exit. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LOUD Capital is delighted to announce the …

Sanyo Chemical's Silk-Elastin Shows Promise in Wound Healing

KYOTO, JAPAN, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Clinical Trial Results Published in Scientific Reports　 — Seeking U.S. Partners for Market Entry — Sanyo Chemical's Silk-Elastin, a novel recombinant protein, has demonstrated exceptional …

AleYoga lanza una iniciativa para concienciar sobre los beneficios del yoga para los hombres

El yoga, con miles de años de historia, se ha convertido en una disciplina integral que combina fuerza, flexibilidad y equilibrio mental ALICANTE, ANDALUSIA, SPAIN, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hemos planteado estas preguntas a Alejandra, …

StarMab BioMed’s First-in-Class, Dual-Target Anti-Tumor Drug SM2275 for Novel Immunotherapy Receives FDA IND Approval

StarMab announces that US FDA has approved its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for SM2275, a novel dual-target nanobody-based anti-tumor therapy. BEIJING, CHINA, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beijing StarMab BioMed Technology , …

Inqtel Explores Potential in Cancer Therapy Research

Inqtel is engaged in preclinical cancer therapy research. SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Inqtel Pty Ltd Announces Expansion into Cancer Therapeutics, Exploring Novel Treatment with Potential Inqtel Pty …

Integral BioSystems Announces Fast-Track Drug Development Services for those Exploring Proof of their Concepts

Boston area contract drug delivery firm Integral BioSystems announces fast-track rapid development services for start-up companies and entrepreneurs! BEDFORD, MA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Integral BioSystems LLC, Boston …

Inmedix Recognized as the #1 ‘Most Valued Company’ at the Spring 2025 PNW & Rockies Keiretsu Forum Investor Capital Expo

Voted by angel investors as a stand-out innovator amongst a group of highly touted, growth-stage entrepreneurial companies from the U.S. and Canada NORMANDY PARK , WA, UNITED STATES, April 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Inmedix, Inc., developers …