CMSA Sacramento (1 CE) – What Case Managers Need to Know About Medicare, Healthcare Costs, and Coverage Changes
Virtual EventRegister Here! CMSA Sacramento Education Virtual Meeting - What Case Managers Need to Know About Medicare, Healthcare Costs, and Coverage Changes FREE WEBINAR Wednesday, August 19, 2026 5 - 6:30 p.m. PT | 7 - 8:30 p.m. CT | 8 - 9:30 p.m. ET The Medicare landscape is changing rapidly. New legislation, prescription drug reforms, rising healthcare costs, and evolving Medicare Advantage plans are creating new challenges and opportunities for beneficiaries. This session will provide an overview of the most significant Medicare developments affecting older adults today, including changes resulting from the Inflation Reduction Act, shifts in Medicare Advantage benefits, prescription drug affordability initiatives, and other emerging healthcare trends. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of the issues impacting Medicare beneficiaries and the resources available to help them navigate an increasingly complex healthcare system. Learning Objectives: Review significant Medicare and healthcare policy changes affecting beneficiaries in 2026. Understand how prescription drug reforms and Medicare Advantage changes may impact beneficiary costs and coverage. Recognize common Medicare-related challenges faced by older adults and their families. Identify educational resources and strategies that support informed Medicare decision-making. Touchpoints: Patient advocacy Access to care Healthcare system complexity Medicare barriers and navigation challenges Impact of […]
