Colorado Health Insurance Marketplace Usage during COVID-19 Pandemic
Overview of Colorado health insurance marketplace use, focusing on small business coverage during COVID-19 and related health impacts.
Medicaid Cuts and ACA Changes Hit Non-Expansion States Hard
New federal budget law containing Medicaid funding cuts and ACA changes disproportionately impact Medicaid non-expansion states, increasing uninsured numbers and straining rural hospitals.
Medicaid Cuts Fuel Decline of Rural Obstetrics Services Endangering Maternal Care Access
Medicaid funding cuts are driving closures of rural hospital obstetrics services, increasing travel distances and risks for maternal care. Explore how financial pressures and policy changes impact prenatal and delivery care access nationwide.
Colorado Faces Potential Coverage Loss for 110,000 Health Exchange Enrollees
Colorado anticipates up to 110,000 individual health insurance exchange enrollees may lose coverage due to legislative changes and tax credit expirations, raising concerns about market and regulatory impacts.
Pennsylvania Home Health Agencies Warn of Crisis Amid Aging Population, Staffing Shortages
Pennsylvania’s home health care agencies face staffing shortages and low Medicaid reimbursement rates amid a rising elderly population, prompting calls for increased state funding to sustain vital in-home services.
Impact of Insurance Cost Warning Signs on Patient Communication in Healthcare
New studies reveal that insurance warning signs in healthcare settings may discourage patients from discussing health issues, affecting care quality and costs. Insights for providers on balancing cost transparency with patient communication.
AMA Advocates 7-Step Physician Strategy for Medicare Payment Reform
The AMA details a 7-step advocacy strategy for physicians to engage Congress and advance sustainable Medicare payment reforms amid ongoing payment challenges.
Mississippi GOP Primary Results Reflect Opposition to Medicaid Expansion
Mississippi GOP primaries highlight opposition to Medicaid expansion amid legislative debates and new federal healthcare laws. Governor Reeves maintains his stance against Medicaid expansion.
Competition Commission Highlights Pricing Opacity in Private Health Insurance
The Competition Commission's study reveals opaque pricing in private health insurance, the role of intermediaries in induced demand, and questions the effectiveness of new premium regulations.
Key Policy Drivers Impacting 2026 Individual and Small Group Health Insurance Premiums
Explore the key public policy and market factors influencing 2026 premiums in the individual and small group health insurance markets, including tax credits, risk pools, and regulatory changes.