ACA Subsidy Expiration Spurs Congressional Debate Over Tax-Based Health Cost Relief

Congressional debate intensifies as ACA subsidies near expiration, with proposals for tax deductions and health savings accounts aiming to address rising health insurance costs for millions.

Senate Democrats to Propose 3-Year Extension of Obamacare Premium Tax Credits

Senate Democrats plan a three-year extension of Obamacare's premium tax credits to support health insurance affordability in the upcoming Senate vote.

Covered California Faces Major Premium Increases as Pandemic Subsidies Expire

Covered California health insurance premiums will rise sharply in 2026 due to expiration of pandemic-era subsidies, impacting affordability for millions in California.

Medicaid Cuts Threaten Rural Hospital Viability in Washington

Medicaid funding cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act jeopardize rural hospitals in Washington by increasing uncompensated care and risking closures, threatening access to essential healthcare services for 350,000 Medicaid enrollees.

TriHealth and UnitedHealthcare Contract Dispute Could Impact 80,000 Cincinnati Patients

Contract negotiations between TriHealth and UnitedHealthcare risk disrupting coverage for 80,000 Cincinnati patients, with ongoing care and employer costs at stake. Learn about the reimbursement dispute and market impact.

JEC Critiques Enhanced Premium Tax Credits and Calls for Healthcare Subsidy Reevaluation

The Joint Economic Committee critiques COVID-era enhanced premium tax credits for driving up healthcare costs without improving health outcomes, urging a reevaluation of subsidy policies to promote cost reduction and healthier populations.

Persistent Racial Disparities in U.S. Maternal and Infant Health Highlighted Amid Policy Shifts

This analysis details persistent racial disparities in U.S. maternal and infant health outcomes, explores social determinants and systemic factors, and assesses the impact of recent federal policy changes on healthcare access and equity.

Timothy Robinson Enters 2026 Democratic Primary for Florida's 13th Congressional District

Timothy Brandt Robinson, a Pinellas County teacher, announces his 2026 Democratic bid for Florida's 13th Congressional District, focusing on housing affordability and healthcare access amid a competitive race.

Jonathan Gruber on U.S. Health Care Costs, Disparities, and Policy Challenges

MIT's Jonathan Gruber discusses America's $5 trillion health-care spending, disparities in access, the role of public research funding, and policy challenges including the ACA and vaccine misinformation.

Senate GOP Urges Short-Term Fix to Avoid Obamacare Premium Spike

Senate Republicans push for a quick extension of expiring Obamacare subsidies to prevent major premium hikes on Affordable Care Act plans impacting millions of Americans.