The Atlanta Medical Association’s May General Body Meeting brought together physicians, clinical research leaders, educational partners, and community stakeholders for an evening focused on connection, discovery, and the future of patient-centered care. Held as part of The Grand Rounds Series: Bridging Care & Innovation, presented by Randomize Now, the program featured Dr. Luther Burse, Jr., […]
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ATLMed News, Health Watch, Medicare
Medicare Enrollment Freeze for New Home Health and Hospice Providers: What ATLMed.org Readers Should Know
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May
May
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced a six-month nationwide moratorium on new Medicare enrollments for home health agencies and hospice providers, citing concerns about fraud, waste, and abuse in two sectors that serve some of the nation’s most vulnerable patients. The action, announced May 13, 2026, applies to new Medicare enrollment applications […]
ATLMed News, GLP-1 Drug, Healthcare Challenges, Medicaid, Medicare
Federal Agreements Announced to Lower GLP-1 Drug Prices and Expand Coverage in 2026
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Jan
Jan
On November 6, 2025, the Trump administration announced new pricing and coverage agreements with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk for widely used glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, including tirzepatide (Mounjaro®, Zepbound®) and semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®). These agreements aim to lower out-of-pocket costs for some patients and expand access under federal health programs beginning in 2026. […]