Medicare was originally operated as a single-payer health care system, with the federal government directly purchasing medical services for elderly and disabled beneficiaries. Yet, the proportion ...

This article looks at how Medicare for All might work, the purpose of suggesting it, and whether people support the idea of Medicare for All. Medicare for All is a proposed national health program ...

This is why the recent endorsement by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the concept of a “fit-for-purpose” (FFP) study is so significant. Updated CMS policies ...

The purpose of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was to make healthcare more affordable. It has had various effects on Medicare, including eliminating the drug coverage gap (donut hole) and improving ...

What is the cost of a month’s supply of the blood pressure drug lisinopril, one of the most-prescribed medications for people on Medicare? A. $0 B. $1 C. $19 D. $29 E. All of the above The ...

Medicare has recently endorsed the concept of “fit-for-purpose” (FFP) studies to support ongoing evidence generation as a condition of coverage for selected emerging medical products.