Changes aim at clarifying when to bill Medicare Part A and when to bill Part D for prescription drugs.

Rule proposes payment updates as well as minor policy changes to SNF VBP and QRP programs.

Medicare Learning Network brief focuses on payment accuracy for Medicare physician services provided in skilled nursing facilities.

CMS has posted data for the baseline period that will be used in FY 2026 VBP calculations for providers to review.

Recommendations regarding Medicare payments will be submitted to Congress in March.

Rates for 2025 are expected to decrease by an average of 2.9 percent.

Part B premiums and deductibles will increase modestly over 2024 amounts.

LeadingAge National seeks to improve Medicare Advantage, provides fact sheet for open enrollment, and asks for member participation in data collection effort.