Negotiated Prices Take Effect for Ten Drugs in 2026
October 9, 2025
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 created a new ability for Medicare to negotiate prices for the most expensive
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Health Care Consolidation Continues to Raise Concerns
October 9, 2025
A recent literature review from a government watchdog shows that physician consolidation is on the rise. The nonpartisan Government Accountability
Federal Government Shuts Down Over Health Care Subsidies
October 2, 2025
The federal government is currently in a shutdown triggered by a lack of bipartisan agreement on government funding and access
States Already Cutting Medicaid, Massive Federal Cuts Yet to Come
October 2, 2025
The budget reconciliation bill, HR 1, contained drastic cuts to states’ Medicaid funding and coverage. While most of these cuts
Healthy Aging Month: Aging With Dignity Takes a Village
September 30, 2025
This Healthy Aging Month, we at Medicare Rights are highlighting the importance of comprehensive medical and community care to healthy
Federal Funding Deadline Looms
September 25, 2025
Legislation funding the federal government expires September 30. Congress must pass another spending bill by then to avoid a shutdown,
Final Rule and New Special Enrollment Period Will Aid Those Misled by Provider Directories
September 25, 2025
Earlier this month, we flagged important changes coming to Medicare Plan Finder (MPF) for the upcoming Fall Open Enrollment period,
Proposed Rules are a Mixed Bag but Take Important Steps to Bolster Primary Care
September 18, 2025
Over the past week, Medicare Rights has submitted comments in response to two proposed rules from the Centers for Medicare
House Committees Mark Up Medicare Bills That Aim for Improvements, but Have Unintended Consequences
September 18, 2025
This week, the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees met to review bills that aim to reduce
Honoring National HIV/AIDS Aging Day
September 17, 2025
On September 18, we recognize National HIV/AIDS Aging Awareness Day. This observance honors the history of activism and medical progress
Negotiated Prices Take Effect for Ten Drugs in 2026
October 9, 2025
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 created a new ability for Medicare to negotiate prices for the most expensive
Health Care Consolidation Continues to Raise Concerns
October 9, 2025
A recent literature review from a government watchdog shows that physician consolidation is on the rise. The nonpartisan Government Accountability
Federal Government Shuts Down Over Health Care Subsidies
October 2, 2025
The federal government is currently in a shutdown triggered by a lack of bipartisan agreement on government funding and access
States Already Cutting Medicaid, Massive Federal Cuts Yet to Come
October 2, 2025
The budget reconciliation bill, HR 1, contained drastic cuts to states’ Medicaid funding and coverage. While most of these cuts
Healthy Aging Month: Aging With Dignity Takes a Village
September 30, 2025
This Healthy Aging Month, we at Medicare Rights are highlighting the importance of comprehensive medical and community care to healthy
Federal Funding Deadline Looms
September 25, 2025
Legislation funding the federal government expires September 30. Congress must pass another spending bill by then to avoid a shutdown,
Final Rule and New Special Enrollment Period Will Aid Those Misled by Provider Directories
September 25, 2025
Earlier this month, we flagged important changes coming to Medicare Plan Finder (MPF) for the upcoming Fall Open Enrollment period,
Proposed Rules are a Mixed Bag but Take Important Steps to Bolster Primary Care
September 18, 2025
Over the past week, Medicare Rights has submitted comments in response to two proposed rules from the Centers for Medicare
House Committees Mark Up Medicare Bills That Aim for Improvements, but Have Unintended Consequences
September 18, 2025
This week, the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees met to review bills that aim to reduce
Honoring National HIV/AIDS Aging Day
September 17, 2025
On September 18, we recognize National HIV/AIDS Aging Awareness Day. This observance honors the history of activism and medical progress