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Senate Aging Committee holds hearing on physician burnout
The Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing Feb. 11 on issues impacting physician burnout.
CMS announces state distribution of $50 billion in rural health funds
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dec. 29 announced $50 billion in funds awarded to all 50 states through the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Providing Solutions to Address Challenges with MA Plans
More than 34.1 million Americans were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan in 2025, accounting for 54% of all Medicare beneficiaries.
Making our Voice Heard and Leading the Way to Advance Health in America
It is important for us to continue to exercise the principles of democracy that Washington and the Founding Fathers fought so hard for and speak up, asking hard questions of candidates in this election year and evaluating their thinking on the issues that affect our field.
House passes AHA-supported hospital-at-home extension bill
The House Dec. 1 passed the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act (H.R. 4313), legislation extending certain Medicare waivers authorizing the hospital-at-home care program for five years.
Analysis: MA insurers made 53 million prior authorization determinations in 2024
A KFF analysis released Jan. 28 found that Medicare Advantage insurers made nearly 53 million prior authorization determinations in 2024, an increase from 49.8 million in 2023.
CMS proposes Medicare Advantage, Part D payment changes for CY 2027
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Jan. 26 released proposed changes to Medicare Advantage plan capitation rates and Part D payment policies for calendar year 2027, which the agency estimates will result in a net average year-over-year increase of 0.09% in MA plan payments, or $700 million.
AHA comments on 2027 Medicare Advantage, Part D policy proposals
The AHA Jan. 26 expressed support and provided its perspective on certain provisions within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed rule for policies governing the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs for contract year 2027.
AHA responds to House request for information on modernizing MACRA
The AHA Jan. 20 made recommendations (https://www.aha.org/lettercomment/2026-01-20-aha-responds-house-rfi-modernizing-macra) to Congress on modernizing the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act.
Comment deadline nears for 2027 Medicare Advantage, Part D policy proposals
The comment period for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' proposed rule for policies governing the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs for contract year 2027 ends Jan. 26.