Proposed 2026 Medicare Advantage Reimbursement Rates See Positive Growth The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a 2.2% increase in reimbursement rates for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans in 2026, marking a sharp improvement from the 0.2% decline seen the previous year. When factoring in the 2.1% “risk score” adjustment to account for higher payments for individuals with severe health conditions, the total estimated increase in payments rises to 4.3%—equivalent to more than $21 billion. This proposal is poised to have a significant impact on insurers, healthcare beneficiaries,…
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How Healthcare Reform May Impact Physicians
Healthcare reform is a touchy topic in America today. Phrases like “single-payer system” and “public option” are tossed around a lot these days, but the emphasis usually centers on the patient experience. However, as the past year has shown us, the functions of our healthcare system are heavily dependent on healthcare workers and physicians who are equally impacted by U.S. healthcare reform. Let’s explore the insurance versus cash-only debate to better understand available insurance alternatives and physician involvement in healthcare reform. Insurance vs. Cash-Only Healthcare demand is growing rapidly in…
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