The U.S. government shutdown enters its tenth day as Senate negotiations stall over Obamacare premium tax credits extension and government funding, impacting federal employee pay and military personnel.

USDA discontinues Household Food Security Report as federal nutrition assistance programs face cuts and new Medicaid work requirements loom, complicating tracking of hunger trends.

Massachusetts allocates $17M+ to hospitals including Berkshire Medical Center to offset federal Medicaid funding cuts and support uninsured care.

CDPHP earns top NCQA and CMS 4.5-star ratings in 2025 for commercial and Medicare health plans, highlighting strong quality and member care in New York's insurance market.

Open enrollment for Washington Healthplanfinder begins amid uncertainty over expiring enhanced premium tax credits, risking significant premium increases and growing uninsured rates in the state.

Potential expiration of ACA subsidies threatens Wisconsin health coverage amid federal budget stalemate and Medicaid funding debates.

Explore recent developments in public health and healthcare policy affecting the U.S. insurance landscape, including debates on Obamacare credits, vaccine misinformation, MMR vaccine policy, vaccination rates, and the role of augmented intelligence.

Minnesota could see 200,000 residents lose health insurance as federal Medicaid cuts and subsidy phase-outs approach. State officials and providers discuss financial impacts and policy responses.

Nevada introduces Battle Born State Plans, a public option aiming to reduce ACA marketplace premiums by 15% with support from a new reinsurance program to stabilize insurer markets and expand coverage options.

Examining claims of fraud in ACA health insurance enrollments reveals regulatory challenges and the need for market vigilance in the U.S. healthcare insurance sector.