The U.S. District Court vacated major parts of the 2024 HIPAA Privacy Rule on reproductive health information, impacting data privacy compliance and healthcare regulation. Covered entities must update Notices of Privacy Practices by February 2026.
Florida’s healthcare sector confronts rising premiums due to ACA subsidy expiration, regulatory shifts in nursing education, expanded support for children with disabilities, and emerging public health challenges including dengue fever and changing medical marijuana policies.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces major Medicaid and Marketplace program changes that could reduce coverage for millions and impose operational and financial challenges on states.
S&P Global Ratings considers downgrading Centene's credit rating to junk after the insurer withdraws its 2025 earnings forecast, citing uncertainty in Affordable Care Act plans and market trends impacting capital build.
US Supreme Court upholds ACA mandate requiring private insurers to cover preventive services including PrEP without cost sharing, securing access to critical HIV prevention tools.
Research shows administrative delays and insurance utilization management practices disrupt timely cancer treatment and increase patient distress, highlighting the need for systemic reform.
Congress must decide on extending ACA enhanced premium tax credits to prevent steep premium hikes and increased uninsured rates, with Florida particularly affected.
The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the ACA preventive services mandate, confirming employer group health plans must provide no-cost coverage for USPSTF-recommended services, maintaining regulatory compliance and stability.
Research reveals that survival disparities by insurance coverage have widened after immune checkpoint inhibitors approval for stage IV cancers, urging policy action to improve access and affordability.
Medica enters St. Louis offering a nonprofit health insurance option with integrated coordinated care aligned to major provider networks Mercy and SSM. This model promotes efficient care and competitive pricing without shareholder pressure.
