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February 03, 2022
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Medicare will cover free at-home COVID-19 tests for beneficiaries

Medicare will cover free at-home COVID-19 tests for beneficiaries

Beginning in early spring, beneficiaries of original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans will be eligible to receive free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests, according to CMS.

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January 25, 2022
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MedPAC denies payment increase for physicians in 2023

MedPAC denies payment increase for physicians in 2023

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, or MedPAC, recommended no change to the physician fee schedule for 2023, a decision that the ACP and AMA described as a freezing of physician payments.

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January 16, 2022
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Medicare cuts, ASC rates, new FDA-approved drugs: Latest for 2022

Medicare cuts, ASC rates, new FDA-approved drugs: Latest for 2022

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — Medicare payment changes, ASC payment rates and new FDA approved drugs were a few of the topics discussed in a presentation on 2022 updates for ophthalmic practices at Hawaiian Eye 2022.

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January 12, 2022
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Medicare proposal would limit Aduhelm coverage to those enrolled in clinical trials

CMS has proposed a National Coverage Determination decision memorandum specifying “coverage with evidence development” for FDA-approved monoclonal antibodies targeting amyloid for treating Alzheimer’s disease.

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January 10, 2022
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Nearly 10% of Medicare beneficiaries with knee osteoarthritis report chronic opioid use

Nearly 10% of Medicare beneficiaries with knee osteoarthritis report chronic opioid use

As many as 9% of Medicare beneficiaries with knee osteoarthritis use opioids chronically, while 21% are occasional users, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

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January 03, 2022
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Commentary: Bipartisan Medicare relief package is a major win for PCPs

Commentary: Bipartisan Medicare relief package is a major win for PCPs

The past year has been difficult for primary care physicians and our patients.

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December 29, 2021
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'Modest' increase to Medicaid asset limits may boost eligibility for vulnerable seniors

'Modest' increase to Medicaid asset limits may boost eligibility for vulnerable seniors

Increasing asset limits placed on low-income Medicare beneficiaries seeking Medicaid supplemental coverage, which in many states have remained unchanged for 30 years, could increase eligibility by as much as 7.5%, according to researchers.

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December 28, 2021
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Top in endocrinology: Cannabis and diabetic ketoacidosis, Medicare coverage of CGMs

Top in endocrinology: Cannabis and diabetic ketoacidosis, Medicare coverage of CGMs

A recent study suggests that cannabis use may cause symptoms similar to diabetic ketoacidosis in patients with type 1 diabetes. A review of the data was the top story in endocrinology last week.

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December 23, 2021
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Hyaluronic acid injections increased for all providers from 2012 to 2018

Hyaluronic acid injections increased for all providers from 2012 to 2018

Use of hyaluronic acid injections significantly increased among Medicare beneficiaries for all providers from 2012 to 2018, with advanced practice providers largely contributing to the increase, according to published results.

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December 22, 2021
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CMS expands Medicare coverage for all CGMs

CMS expands Medicare coverage for all CGMs

CMS will expand Medicare coverage for all types of continuous glucose monitors, including adjunctive and non-adjunctive CGMs.

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