Explore how rising U.S. private health insurance premiums and declining tax credits will increase costs in the individual market, with rural Americans facing disproportionate challenges in 2025-2026.

Colorado drops proposal to raise health insurance fees, opting instead for a $100M interest-free loan from the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund to fund state health insurance subsidies amid federal cuts.

Ohio risks losing ACA enhanced premium tax credits for over 500,000 residents, potentially increasing uninsured rates amid Medicaid cuts and rising premiums.

Colorado lawmakers propose pausing the wolf reintroduction program to reallocate funds towards health insurance subsidies amid budget challenges and rising insurance premiums.

Utah's HB 363 requires parental consent before newborn DNA samples can be stored or used, setting a precedent in genetic data privacy and newborn screening regulation.

Pharmaceutical companies are adopting direct-to-consumer drug sales, bypassing insurers and PBMs. This strategy impacts drug pricing, patient out-of-pocket costs, and insurance market dynamics in the U.S.

Several U.S. states plan to partially replace expiring federal health insurance subsidies to protect lower-income individuals from rising premiums in the individual market.

Pennsylvania insurers propose average 19% premium hikes for 2026 ACA plans as enhanced federal tax credits expire, prompting state review and public comment.

Medicaid and healthcare funding cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act threaten New York's health system, impacting providers, coverage access, and insurance costs.

Explore expert insights on the 2025-26 US flu vaccine updates, CDC recommendations, insurance coverage, and vaccine policy changes affecting the flu season.