Maryland Faces Growing Psychiatric Bed Shortage Amid Legal Compliance Challenges
Maryland's Department of Health struggles with psychiatric bed shortages, leading to legal challenges and increased judicial fines amid mounting patient backlogs.
Supreme Court Likely to Uphold ACA Preventive Services Coverage
The Supreme Court is poised to uphold the ACA mandate requiring insurers to provide coverage for preventive health services with no cost to patients, reinforcing regulatory compliance.
Arizona Enhances Oversight of Sober Living Homes Amid Medicaid Fraud Probe
Arizona passes legislation to tighten regulation and oversight of sober living homes following a major Medicaid fraud scheme impacting Native American patients. The law enhances transparency, licensing standards, and reporting protocols for behavioral health providers.
Supreme Court Considers Constitutional Challenge to Preventive Health Service Coverage Under ACA
The Supreme Court reviews the constitutionality of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's role in ACA preventive care coverage, potentially affecting millions of insured Americans' access to no-cost preventive services.
Medicaid Budget Cuts Could Jeopardize Care for Millions, Impact Cancer Patients
Proposed Medicaid cuts totaling $880 billion raise concerns over healthcare access for 72 million Americans, with significant impacts on cancer patients and healthcare costs.
Improving U.S. Health Insurance: Market Solutions to Regulatory Challenges
Explore how market-driven reforms and reducing regulatory barriers can enhance competition, innovation, and affordability in U.S. health insurance.
US Insurance Data Reveal Trends in Antibiotic Use, Measles Cases, COVID-19 Outcomes
Analysis of US insurance data shows no link between return-to-school policies and antibiotic use for conjunctivitis, details on measles cases, COVID-19 impacts on fertility, and benefits of Paxlovid for stroke risk reduction.
Comprehensive Support Network Streamlines Medicare Enrollment Process
Discover key organizations like SHIP, CMS, SSA, and state insurance departments that simplify Medicare enrollment and assist beneficiaries with plan decisions and supplemental coverage.
US Cancer Mortality Declines Through 2022 Despite Pandemic Disruptions
The 2024 cancer report highlights declines in US cancer mortality through 2022, with 2020 pandemic-related diagnosis drops not persisting into 2021. Key insights for oncology insurers and providers.
Supreme Court Weighs Constitutional Challenge to ACA Preventive Services Task Force
The U.S. Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act's preventive services task force appointments, impacting employer health plans and insurance compliance.