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CMS postpones remote patient monitoring third-party reimbursement ban

CMS has delayed a rule that would bar third-party vendors from Medicare remote patient monitoring reimbursement, extending uncertainty for providers and suppliers.

By Dr. A. Nikhil Krishnan, MBBS · 7 days ago · 4 min read

Health Policy·Modern HC

Aetna Medicare lifts CVS Health profit as breakup looms

Aetna’s Medicare business boosted CVS Health’s third-quarter results, but the company’s planned breakup dominated investor attention.

7 days ago

Health Policy·Fierce HC

Ardent Health raises 2026 outlook on margin gains and stronger demand

Ardent Health lifted 2026 earnings guidance after efficiency gains, lower labor costs and steadier care demand offset mixed…

7 days ago

Health Policy·Med Econ

QBI deduction for physicians: how Section 199A works in 2026

Physician practices can qualify for the 20% QBI deduction under Section 199A, but income thresholds and SSTB rules…

Nov 6, 2026

Health Policy·Modern HC

CVS breakup signals a new phase for pharmacy benefit managers

CVS is splitting its pharmacy and insurance businesses, a move aimed at preserving margins and reducing exposure to…

Nov 6, 2026

Health Policy·Med Econ

Medicare 2027 fee schedule cuts deeper than proposed, consultant says

Taya Gordon weighs in on Medicare’s final 2027 fee schedule, including a deeper conversion factor cut, same-day visit…

Nov 6, 2026

Health Policy·Med Econ

Physician contract exit costs can turn bonuses into debt

A review of 200 physician employment contracts found repayment clauses, tail coverage, notice gaps and unpaid bonuses can…

Nov 6, 2026

Health Policy·Becker H

Healthcare Stocks Surge After Midterm Election on Medicaid and ACA Outlook

Healthcare stocks climbed after the midterm election as investors priced in less Medicaid pressure, steadier ACA subsidies, and…

Nov 5, 2026

Health Policy·Becker H

CMS deepens 2027 physician pay cut to 2.31% in final rule

CMS finalized the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, deepening the physician pay cut to 2.31% while scaling back…

Nov 5, 2026

Health Policy·Modern HC

MultiCare and Samaritan complete merger, creating larger regional health system

MultiCare Health System and Samaritan Health Services completed their merger Nov. 1, combining two regional nonprofit systems under…

Nov 4, 2026

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