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Jerome Powell Signals Cautious Monetary Policy Amid Inflation and Labor Market Risks

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discusses inflation uncertainty and a cautious stance on rate cuts in 2025, balancing inflation control with labor market risks.

Arizona AG Investigates Health Insurance Claim Denials Amid AI Concerns

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes investigates excessive health insurance claim denials, focusing on AI-driven denials and potential violations of consumer protection laws. Learn about the impact on patients and providers.

Texas ACA Subsidy Expiration to Cause Sharp Premium Increases in 2026

More than 4 million Texans face higher ACA health insurance premiums in 2026 as federal subsidies expire, potentially causing coverage losses and market shifts.

VA Plans to Maintain Core Veteran Services During Government Shutdown

The Department of Veterans Affairs will continue essential veteran benefits and healthcare services during a federal government shutdown, while deferring certain non-critical operations.

For-Profit Psychiatric Hospitals Face Scrutiny Over EMTALA Violations and Quality Concerns

Increasing EMTALA violations and quality concerns in for-profit psychiatric hospitals highlight challenges in regulatory enforcement and patient access within U.S. mental health care.

Ambetter to Rebate $1 Billion to Missouri Policyholders Over ACA Compliance

Ambetter from Centene is refunding over $1 billion to Missouri health insurance policyholders for underspending on care under ACA Medical Loss Ratio rules, reshaping the state's individual insurance market.

U.S. Government Funding Deadlock Poses Risks to Health Insurance Policies

The U.S. government faces a funding deadlock with stalled negotiations impacting Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding. Insurance market stakeholders should monitor potential disruptions and policy changes amid looming shutdown risks.

Senate Democrats Block GOP Funding Bill, Raising US Government Shutdown Risks

Senate Democrats utilize filibuster to block Republican stopgap funding bill, heightening risk of US government shutdown due to Obamacare subsidy extension dispute and budget negotiations.

Federal Budget Cuts Threaten Pittsburgh's Public Health, Social Services, and Infrastructure Funding

Proposed 2026 federal budget cuts risk over $120M in support to Pittsburgh’s public health, housing, and social services, including elimination of key grants and ACA premium tax credits.

Trump 2.0 Deregulation Drive Sees Historic Low in New U.S. Rules in 2025

In 2025, U.S. federal regulatory activity hits historic lows under Executive Order 14,192, driving deregulation with a one-in, ten-out rule that reduces net regulatory costs. However, broader federal interventions offset some gains.