Susan Morse
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, payers must send prior authorization decisions within 7 days and expedited decisions within 72 hours.
Any regulatory response to nursing home "deficiencies" must be consistent with legislation governing nursing homes, ruling says.
This translates to $25 billion for MA insurers in 2026.
Senate HELP committee asked the HHS secretary to participate in a hearing on the reorganization of HHS.
CMS declined to cover obesity drugs, as proposed under the Biden administration.
Oz takes the helm amid a political divide surrounding potential Medicaid budget cuts and the appointment of HHS Secretary RFK Jr.
Cuts in Medicaid would likely mean that many beneficiaries would lose coverage, leading to more uncompensated care for hospitals.
House subcommittee hearing on cybersecurity protection for legacy medical devices overshadowed by HHS cuts.
Marks reportedly was offered the choice of resigning or being fired by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The overhaul consolidates 28 divisions of the agency to 15, including a new Administration for a Healthy America.