Tri States Public Radio

Medicaid has a new way to pay for costly sickle cell treatment: Only if it works

Medicaid is doing a novel payment system for the new, promising and expensive sickle cell treatment. It may become a model ...

Dr. Oz, head of Medicaid and Medicare, talks health in Palm Beach

At a Chamber breakfast, Dr. Oz touts Trump administration's efforts to lower drug prices, speaking as head of Medicare & ...
AOL

Medicare vs. Medicaid: What You Need to Know

Established in 1965, Medicare and Medicaid are two separate, government-run health insurance programs that provide essential health care coverage for specific populations. If you've ever wondered ...

Medicare and Medicaid To Change Under Republican Proposals: What To Know

Funding cuts and regulatory changes could radically reduce Medicaid, the largest program providing medical and health-related ...
Medical News Today

Medicare cliff: Losing Medicaid for Medicare

Some people may lose Medicaid coverage when they qualify for Medicare at age 65. This situation, known as the Medicare cliff, can lead to altered benefits, coverage, and increased costs. People living ...
Newsweek

What the Future of Medicaid and Medicare Could Look Like

On this day 60 years ago, the Medicaid and Medicare programs were signed into law by former President Lyndon B. Johnson. It was July 30, 1965, and both programs were established within the Social ...
Forbes

As Congress Fights Over Benefits, Here’s A Quick Look At Medicare And Medicaid

As the government shutdown continues, Congress can’t come to terms on spending, including for Medicaid. It’s easy to confuse Medicare with Medicaid, but there are several key differences. Here’s what ...
Forbes

Medicare, Medicaid And The Older Americans Act At 60: Why Business Leaders Should Care

Sarita A. Mohanty, MD, MPH, MBA, serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of The SCAN Foundation. While these programs have strengthened the safety net and quality of life for aging ...
USA Today

A longer government shutdown could delay Medicaid, Medicare appointments

As Democrats and Republicans clash over future health care funding, many beneficiaries want to know if their health insurance coverage will be affected. If you have Medicare or Medicaid, you should be ...
Healio

Realities of Medicare, Medicaid force tough choices for private practices

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Orthopedic surgeons are vital to the health care system, helping patients regain mobility and improve their ...
Newsweek

2026 Changes to Medicare & Medicaid

Medicaid, the federal program for low-income Americans, provides health care coverage for over 70 million people, while Medicare, the federal program for those older than 65 or potentially those ...
McKnight's Long-Term Care News

States created Medicaid add-ons to protect access. Nursing homes started taking more Medicare patients instead

Five states that used payroll subsidies to drive nursing home staffing increases succeeded, but they also saw nursing homes fill more of their beds with Medicare patients during the same period.