Medicare

Trump admin uncovers 7,100% surge in Medicare transplant claims, says anti-fraud crackdown blocked millions

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: The Trump administration revealed new figures that show a drastic 7,100% spike in Medicare claims for tissue and organ transplants in just six years as the task force led by Vice President JD Vance continues to crack down on fraud across the country. The … Read more

How the birthright citizenship argument is shifting and Medicare covers weight loss drugs: Morning Rundown

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Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has changed who gets help from the government in the year since it was signed. The Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling was closer than expected. And a New York City racetrack shuts down after 132 years. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free … Read more

Medicare to cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss for the first time starting July 1. Here’s what to know.

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Some Medicare patients will be able to access to GLP-1 medication for weight loss for the first time starting July 1, paying a $50 monthly copay through a new program designed to make the drugs more affordable.  Called Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, the pilot program expands access to weight-loss drugs made by Eli Lilly and Novo … Read more

Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees

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Sen. Ron Wyden and 14 Democratic co-sponsors plan to introduce legislation today to cap consumers’ potential out-of-pocket costs in traditional Medicare, resurfacing a long-running debate over why the program doesn’t limit beneficiary spending. Even the bill’s backers say securing passage this year is a long shot. But the effort is one more opportunity for Democrats … Read more

Medicare Advantage plans denied prior authorization requests at unusually high rates, HHS report finds

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Patients enrolled in some of the nation’s largest Medicare Advantage plans were denied requests for rehabilitation and other critical services at unusually high rates, according to a report released Thursday by the Department of Health and Human Services’ inspector general. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. … Read more