Provider taxes help states leverage federal Medicaid funds to expand coverage and support provider payments, but face potential cuts in Congress amid Medicaid budget debates.

Oscar Health surpasses earnings estimates by leveraging AI and large language models to reduce costs and improve service in its health insurance platform, signaling scalable innovation for the insurance industry.

PassportCard expands embedded insurance capabilities with acquisition of Pattern, enhancing API-driven travel insurance technology and global market reach.

House Republicans face internal divisions over Medicaid reform proposals tied to $1.5 trillion federal spending cuts in their budget reconciliation effort, with debate over coverage impacts and fiscal strategies.

The Trump administration must decide whether to defend Biden-era mental health parity regulations requiring insurers to provide equitable mental health and addiction coverage. The decision impacts access, insurer compliance, and employer health plans.

UnitedHealth Group cuts profit forecasts due to higher Medicare Advantage care costs and lower coding revenue, highlighting challenges in Medicare Advantage management and insurance financials.

The Bridge to Medicaid Act proposes temporary premium subsidies to close the Medicaid coverage gap for over 100,000 Alabamians in non-expansion states, enhancing access to affordable healthcare starting in 2026.

Conservative think tank PUP Research recommends extending ACA premium tax credits to maintain affordable health insurance coverage amid proposed Medicaid cuts, emphasizing market stability and bipartisan support.

Arkansas submits ARHOME Medicaid expansion renewal with revised work requirements and legislative Act 774 aims for $260M+ taxpayer savings.

A loophole in the Affordable Care Act has led to the sales of low-cost health insurance plans by a former sitcom writer, raising concerns about coverage adequacy and regulatory compliance in the U.S. health insurance market.