HHS launches pilot program to tap Medicare data for autism research

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday unveiled a pilot program for the National Institutes of Health to tap into Medicare and Medicaid data in its search for the root causes of autism.The database — which HHS said will draw from …

NIH, CMS tie up for autism research with Medicare and Medicaid data

(Reuters) -The National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have partnered to enable research around the root causes of the autism spectrum disorder by creating a database of Medicare and Medicaid enrollees with a …

7 Things To Know About Medicare Part D And Prior Authorization

Prior authorization is becoming a bigger issue with Medicare Part D drug plans.getty Over the last several years, prior authorization has become a hot topic. Nearly all those who have Medicare Advantage plans must deal with it for medical services. You’ve …

Medicare Advantage Just Got a Huge Raise for 2026 — But Will You Actually Benefit?

If you’re on a Medicare Advantage plan or thinking about joining one, here’s some news worth paying attention to: in 2026, the government is giving these plans a bigger financial boost than expected. We’re talking about a 5.06% increase in payments to the …

Full interview: Dr. Oz visits San Francisco, talks plans for Medicare and Medicaid

Will the Trump Administration Advantage Medicare Advantage?

Medicare Advantage (MA) plans may have received a boost of support from the Trump administration when it announced increased payments for insurers in 2026, but they still could face other challenges in the future. CMS announced in early April that payments …

California Man Sentenced to 12 Years’ Imprisonment in Connection with $17M Medicare Fraud Schemes

A California man was sentenced yesterday to 12 years in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in a years-long scheme to defraud Medicare of more than $17 million through sham hospice companies and his home health care company. According …

‘New to Medicare’ talk planned

A “New to Medicare” presentation is planned at the Crawford County Commission on Aging May 14. Those attending can learn what is and is not covered by Medicare, as well as the options for getting the coverage needed. This program is intended for people who …

Toni King | Does Amazon’s ‘RxPass’ qualify as a Medicare Part D Plan?

Hello Toni: In September, I turn 65 with my Medicare beginning Sept. 1. I recently read your article from Greg in Texas who had received wrong information about enrolling in Medicare when self-employed. I am also self-employed and need your advice about …

Medicare Advantage Should Be a Priority

Dear Editor, As an artist in Upstate New York who knows what it is like to live with chronic ailments, I want to express my strong support for Medicare Advantage and urge our federal lawmakers to protect this essential program. Most people associate …