New research reveals why cancer risk of smokers varies so dramatically, pointing to genetics, DNA repair, and immune function ...
A Jacksonville healthcare company is facing a $14.1 million Medicare Advantage settlement over alleged diagnosis-code ...
CMS finalizes hospital pay 2.3% increase for fiscal 2027 and launches mandatory nationwide joint replacement payment model starting in 2028.
CMS’ 2027 physician payment proposal reaches far beyond a 1.68% conversion factor cut.  For spine and orthopedic practices, it layers payment reductions with new compliance risks, quality reporting ...
CMS created three new Medicare Severity-Diagnosis Related Groups for extensive or complex spinal fusion procedures in its fiscal 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System final rule and ...