Neil Hopper, a UK vascular surgeon, committed insurance fraud by self-amputating his legs, highlighting challenges in medical ethics and insurance fraud detection.

Kansas Medicaid's KanCare expands maternal care services, adding providers and extending postpartum coverage to support pregnant and postpartum beneficiaries through enhanced MCO contracts and reimbursement policies.

Delaware Department of Insurance analysis finds GLP-1 drug prices effectively stable after rebates, indicating limited impact on health insurance cost increases despite higher utilization.

House Republican leaders debate extending expiring ACA enhanced premium subsidies amid potential premium spikes and internal party disagreements.

Proposed Medicaid cuts in HR 1 pose financial challenges to Oregon rural hospitals and healthcare providers, potentially reducing coverage and increasing private insurance premiums.

Over half of Americans aged 18-29 face rising medical debt due to high cost-sharing and limited marketplace insurance access. Regulatory gaps and pending subsidy expirations heighten risks for young adults' insurance affordability.

Medicaid expansion significantly increases buprenorphine prescriptions for opioid treatment, highlighting insurance's role in addressing the opioid crisis and ensuring access to addiction medication.

Congress faces a critical decision on the extension of ACA enhanced premium tax credits, impacting millions of insured Americans and the health insurance marketplace.

Kaiser Family Foundation projects an 18% median rise in ACA exchange premiums for 2026, driven by market consolidation and regulatory dynamics impacting affordability and competition.

The Trump administration expands eligibility for affordable 'copper plans' on ObamaCare exchanges, aiming to reduce premiums and increase insurance coverage nationwide.