Key U.S. Health Policy Shifts Impacting Insurance and Public Health in 2025
Explore major U.S. health policy changes in 2025 affecting insurance access, Medicaid funding, vaccine advisory shifts, and regulatory reforms.
Federal Judge Blocks Rules Forcing Catholic Employers to Fund Gender-Affirming Care
A North Dakota federal judge rules that HHS and EEOC cannot require Catholic employers to provide or pay for gender-affirming medical care, citing religious beliefs and compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws.
Japan Proposes Mandatory Health Insurance for Tourists to Address Unpaid Medical Bills
Japan plans to implement mandatory health insurance for tourists and screen for unpaid medical bills to reduce healthcare costs and enforce fiscal responsibility. This policy change impacts insurance compliance and international travel markets.
Medicaid Work Requirements and Funding Priorities Shape Coverage and Policy
Explore how Medicaid work requirements and federal funding incentives influence coverage priorities and policy reforms, with implications for vulnerable populations and state programs.
GOP Provision Blocks ACA Funds for Abortion-Covering State Health Plans
A GOP tax provision blocks ACA funds from states covering abortion in health plans, pressuring states like New York to choose between abortion access and federal healthcare funding.
House Passes Bill Proposing Key Medicaid and SNAP Changes
The House passed a bill introducing Medicaid work mandates, changes to expansion funding, restrictions on provider taxes, and new SNAP rules with state cost-sharing requirements, impacting state health budgets and program compliance.
Key Trends and Innovations in Health Insurance for 2025
Explore the latest trends and innovations shaping health insurance in 2025, including rising medical costs, AI-driven analytics, digital health solutions, and public-private system dynamics.
Disbandment of ACIP Raises Concerns for U.S. Vaccine Policy and Insurance Coverage
The disbandment of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) by the HHS Secretary jeopardizes U.S. vaccine policy, impacting insurance coverage and public health.
Proposed Tax Plan Could Strip Health Insurance from Over 225,000 Coloradans
Over 225,000 Coloradans risk losing health insurance due to Gabe Evans’ proposed tax plan, affecting patients and healthcare providers statewide.
Colorado Leaders Raise Concerns Over Medicaid Cuts in Congressional Health Bill
Colorado leaders and health officials warn that the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' could drastically reduce Medicaid funding and increase uninsured rates, impacting rural and resort communities' health care access.