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A new Medicare pilot program using AI to approve or deny medical care is facing backlash from doctors who fear it will create barriers to treatment for seniors.
The IRS Direct File program, offering free federal tax filing, will not be available for the 2026 tax season, confirmed by an IRS official. The program, developed under the Biden administration, faced
The federal government has finalized a new Medicare payment rule that will cut reimbursement for specialists by 2.5% to boost funding for primary care.
A government shutdown has delayed the 2026 Social Security COLA announcement to Oct. 24. While payments will not be late, a projected rise in Medicare costs may reduce the net benefit.
The U.S. government has acquired equity stakes in four public companies, including Intel and MP Materials, to secure domestic supply chains for critical resources.
Hospitals are facing billions in potential losses as the federal government pushes for site-neutral Medicare payments, a policy that aims to equalize reimbursement rates.
The U.S. government is ending paper checks for Social Security and IRS tax refunds, moving all payments to direct deposit or government-issued debit cards.
The U.S. government is phasing out paper checks for federal payments, including Social Security and VA benefits, requiring a switch to electronic methods.
The Internal Revenue Service will stop issuing paper tax refund checks starting September 30, 2025, moving to a fully electronic payment system to improve speed and security.
A new Medicare pilot program using AI for prior authorization will launch in Washington and five other states, sparking concern among doctors and lawmakers.
The Social Security Administration will stop issuing paper checks on September 30, requiring beneficiaries to switch to direct deposit or a prepaid debit card.
A new six-year Medicare pilot program will use AI to approve medical procedures in six states, raising concerns among doctors about patient care and privatization.
