CMS Reimbursement Changes Signal a Shift Toward Targeted Deprescribing for Seniors

By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio and Cara Anthony · KFF Health News · 2026-10-20

A report from KFF Health News highlights the rising medical risks associated with polypharmacy, as more than one-third of older Americans now take at least five daily medications. While fragmented health records often hide dangerous drug-to-drug interactions, new federal guidance

A report from KFF Health News highlights the rising medical risks associated with polypharmacy, as more than one-third of older Americans now take at least five daily medications. While fragmented health records often hide dangerous drug-to-drug interactions, new federal guidance