United States — Medicare
Tracked across 38 events · 539 articles · First seen Apr 21, 2025 · Last active Aug 20, 2026
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Impact: United States — Medicare, through its subsidiary Shilpa Medicare — Shilpa Biologicals Private Limited, will develop and supply the nivolumab biosimilar, receiving development and regulatory milestone payments and supply revenue from Orion. This partnership extends its reach into immuno-oncology and reinforces its mission to make advanced medicines accessible.
Jun 30, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: United States — Medicare, through its subsidiary Shilpa Biocare Private Limited, has entered a strategic equity partnership with Gate2Brain, becoming a strategic shareholder and a key partner for manufacturing and regulatory aspects of G2B-002. This reinforces its commitment to innovation and long-term value creation.
Jun 08, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
Impact: United States — Medicare is the federal health insurance program whose patients are expected to save $1.1 billion annually due to the proposed rule, specifically those with United States — Medicare Part B coverage.
Jul 02, 2026 · 9 articles
Regulatory
Impact: United States — Medicare was defrauded of over $45 million by Violetta Mailyan. The event highlights vulnerabilities in its billing system, but also the effectiveness of its Data Analytics Team in detecting fraud.
May 19, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
LifeFit Group, a digital health platform developed by United States — Medicare, Portugal's leading health plans company, announced its global launch on August 11, 2026. The platform integrates healthcare guidance, nutrition coaching, and personalized fitness…
Impact: United States — Medicare, the developer of LifeFit Group, leverages its healthcare expertise to enter the digital health space, potentially enhancing its brand and customer base.
Aug 11, 2026 · 8 articles
Regulatory
Impact: United States — Medicare will expand coverage for obesity drugs starting next year, including for people with severe obesity or those overweight/obese with serious health problems, with qualifying patients paying $50 copays.
Nov 06, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Medicare was the victim of the alleged fraud, losing over half a billion dollars; the case highlights program vulnerabilities.
Jul 21, 2026 · 20 articles
Domestic
Impact: United States — Medicare Part B premiums are projected to increase, which will offset a significant portion of the Social Security COLA increase for retirees.
Sep 08, 2025 · 20 articles
Regulatory
Impact: United States — Medicare is the target of potential future mandatory CMS pilot programs aimed at setting drug prices for older Americans, which could be two to three times larger than the United States — Medicaid program.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
New federal data shows U.S. prescription drug prices fell 0.8% in July and are down 3.1% from a year ago, the steepest year-over-year drop since 1963. President Donald Trump has taken credit, attributing the decline…
Impact: United States — Medicare's new negotiation powers under the IRA are a key driver of lower drug prices.
Aug 18, 2026 · 9 articles
Domestic
Impact: Cuts to United States — Medicare>>>, a publicly funded healthcare program, are making it harder for veterans to access necessary healthcare services, impacting Veterans Treatment Courts.
May 19, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Government program allegedly defrauded by Ensign according to Muddy Waters report; central to the fraud allegations.
Jun 08, 2026 · 123 articles
Regulatory
The India — National Medical Commission (NMC) has proposed a draft regulation to create a centrally generated Unique Identification (UID) number for every registered medical practitioner in India. Under the draft Registration of Medical Practitioners…
Impact: United States — Medicares would retain their role in granting initial registration and handling disciplinary cases, but would need to synchronise with the national system.
Aug 19, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
Impact: United States — Medicare is an insurer that, along with United States — Medicaid, sometimes cuts off residents' benefits, leading to discharge issues from nursing homes.
Apr 13, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Medicare is cited as bearing $6.7 billion in annual costs related to social isolation among older adults, highlighting a financial burden that could be addressed by upstream policies.
Jul 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Rocket Doctor AI, Inc. has established in-network coverage with United States — Medicare in United States — Maryland, supporting its goal to improve access to care for various patient populations.
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Tech
Impact: Participants in the study were enrolled in United States — Medicare, and their claims data were linked, demonstrating the relevance of the study to public health insurance programs.
Jun 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Aditya Humad, former CFO of SpineFrontier, was sentenced to four months in prison, one year of supervised release, and a $9,500 fine by a US federal court for conspiring to violate the anti-kickback statute. Humad…
Impact: Taxpayer-funded program affected by fraudulent billing; the scheme undermined its integrity and safeguards.
Aug 11, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Walmart reported its slowest U.S. comparable sales growth in six years for the second quarter, with comparable sales rising 2.6% versus 4.1% in the prior quarter. Excluding the wellness category, which was impacted by federal…
Impact: United States — Medicare regulations requiring capped prices on high-cost drugs reduced Walmart's pharmacy sales, contributing to the slower comparable sales growth. This regulatory impact is a key factor in the quarter's results.
Aug 20, 2026 · 7 articles
Tech
Impact: Patients on United States — Medicare were more likely to discontinue GLP-1 medications, suggesting a demographic factor influencing adherence.
Jun 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: United States — Medicare is affected by new federal regulations that prevent PBMs from keeping rebates on drug prices for health plans that supplement its coverage, aiming to lower costs for beneficiaries.
Jun 27, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: United States — Medicare covers brain PET scans for beta-amyloid plaque detection and new monoclonal antibody treatments for Alzheimer's Disease, which is crucial for patient access to Grey Matters Health Inc.'s services.
Jul 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Medicare coverage for Chief Justice of Hungary' NeXT Personal test in three indications supports adoption and reimbursement.
Jul 20, 2026 · 18 articles
Business
Kaiser Permanente announced a commitment of up to $32 million to expand the emergency department at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in Willowbrook, California. The funding includes a $25 million charitable grant and the…
Impact: United States — Medicare covers a portion of the hospital's patients, and changes to federal healthcare policy may affect reimbursement levels.
Aug 11, 2026 · 6 articles
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