by Jason Almiro, CFA, CPA | Nov 16, 2025 | Brief
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently finalized the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), introducing one of the most consequential sets of policy changes in years. These updates will materially impact physician reimbursement, practice...
by Jason Almiro, CFA, CPA | Nov 7, 2024 | Brief
The election of Republican Donald Trump signals a new direction for federal health agencies and the sectors they regulate. Throughout his campaign, Trump emphasized economic reform and immigration policy, but healthcare remains a key arena where we may see substantial...
by Jason Almiro, CFA, CPA | Jul 12, 2024 | Brief
The healthcare landscape is set to undergo more significant shifts with the latest proposed changes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). As CMS rolls out its proposed Medicare payment rates for hospital outpatient prospective payment systems...
by Jason Almiro, CFA, CPA | Apr 4, 2024 | Brief
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued a final rule revising the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program (Medicare Part D), and other related programs. This rule aims to strengthen protections, promote...
by Jason Almiro, CFA, CPA | Apr 4, 2024 | Brief
On March 28, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled a proposed rule (CMS-1810-P) that outlines significant updates to Medicare hospice payments and quality reporting for fiscal year (FY) 2025. These proposed changes are designed to...