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Glaukos (NYSE: GKOS) targets $1bn in sales. Can Epioxa offset iDose risk?
Glaukos shares surged in after-hours trading after the company raised its 2026 revenue forecast and introduced a US$1 billion sales target for 2027. But the ambitious outlook depends on a successful Epioxa rollout and continued demand for iDose TR, whose Medicare coverage remains under review.
Humana shares jump 15% as 95% of Medicare Advantage members reach 4-star plans
Humana has dramatically improved its 2027 CMS Star Ratings, putting most Medicare Advantage members into four-star-or-better plans and strengthening eligibility for quality bonus payments in 2028.
Humana shares surge 15% near $446: Is the 2028 Medicare recovery already priced in?
Humana shares have surged after 95% of its Medicare Advantage members qualified for plans rated four stars or higher in 2027. The improvement strengthens its 2028 payment outlook, but the stock's valuation depends on how much additional revenue becomes sustainable profit.
icotec gains up to $60,905 Medicare add-on for CMORE CT spine system
icotec’s radiolucent CMORE CT spine system can now qualify for a Medicare new technology add-on payment of up to $60,905 per eligible inpatient case, reducing a major economic barrier as the Swiss medtech company expands its Carbon/PEEK platform in the United States.
EBR Systems wins up to 93% Medicare base-payment increase for WiSE procedures
EBR Systems, Inc. says United States Medicare has finalised materially higher inpatient reimbursement for eligible WiSE procedures, strengthening hospital economics as the company works to convert early implants into a broader commercial rollout.
Bayesian Health clears the reimbursement hurdle after FDA win for continuous sepsis AI
Bayesian Health has secured Medicare NTAP reimbursement for its FDA-cleared sepsis monitoring software across roughly 739 inpatient DRGs, but the maximum additional payment is only $61.84 per eligible discharge.
Curitics Health expands AI clinical workflow platform as healthcare moves beyond point solutions
Curitics Health is combining EHR-embedded insights, ambient documentation, AI care management and mobile workflows as it tries to become a broader operating layer for value-based care.
Apex Infusion targets its next growth phase as SkyKnight Capital enters the infusion market
The private equity partnership gives Apex Infusion additional backing to expand its California home and ambulatory infusion network, but sustainable growth will depend on payer access, clinical capacity and disciplined execution.
Craneware (AIM: CRW) crashes 26% as 340B delays reset the FY27 growth and valuation case
Craneware lost 26% after 340B delays erased FY26 growth. September results must show whether deferred contracts can revive FY27 earnings.
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge launches July 1: $50/month Wegovy, Foundayo, Zepbound covered
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge starts today at $50/month. Wegovy, Zepbound KwikPen and Foundayo are in; Ozempic and Mounjaro are out. Novo and Lilly split the win.