Billy Wynne

Healthcare Advisory Committee Votes on its First Recommendations and Discusses Future Work; Topics Include Nutrition, MA, Primary Care, Workforce, AI, Quality Reporting, Fraud Prevention, and More

By Billy Wynne / November 10, 2026

The Healthcare Advisory Committee (HAC) held its third meeting to discuss recommendations and future directions of its working groups. What it is. The Centers for…

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Agency Awards $10 Billion in Second-Year RHTP Funding Reflecting State Implementation and Policy Progress

By Billy Wynne / November 9, 2026

Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced (press release; fact sheet) $10 billion in FY 2027 Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) awards…

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Commission Reviews Focus Group Findings on Medicare Coverage, Provider Access, and Prescription Drug Costs

By Billy Wynne / November 6, 2026

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) convened a session to examine findings from focus groups with Medicare beneficiaries and health care providers, including physicians, nurse…

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Agency Proposes Revisions to Medicare and Medicaid Provider Requirements to Reduce Administrative Burdens; Comments Due January 11, 2027

By Billy Wynne / November 6, 2026

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule entitled “Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Cutting Administrative Requirements for Excellence in Patient Care…

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Commissioners Examine Medicare Eligibility Notification and SHIP Funding; Support Expanded Outreach and Call for Technology Improvements

By Billy Wynne / November 6, 2026

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) convened a session to examine gaps in Medicare eligibility notification and the operations and funding of the State Health…

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Commission Explores Charge-Based Coinsurance at Rural Health Clinics

By Billy Wynne / November 5, 2026

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) convened a session on charge-based beneficiary coinsurance at rural health clinics (RHCs). Staff examined how calculating coinsurance from clinic…

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Commission Examines Recent Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Changes that Affect Primary Care

By Billy Wynne / November 5, 2026

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) convened a session on recent changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) affecting primary care. Staff examined the…

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ASPR Partners with Bureau of Industry and Security and Department of War to Examine Key Starting Materials for Pharmaceuticals 

By Billy Wynne / November 3, 2026

Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), is partnering with the Department of Commerce’s…

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Agency Finalizes Rule to Strengthen Oversight of Organ Procurement

By Billy Wynne / October 30, 2026

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final rule entitled “Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage: Revisions to…

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Agency Approves Additional Labeling Changes for Menopausal Hormone Therapy Products

By Billy Wynne / October 30, 2026

Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced additional labeling changes for menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) products and outlined efforts to expand access to treatment.…

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