Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission Faces $240M Funding Gap
Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission seeks $240M to cover health claims deficit driven by rising provider prices and prescription drug utilization, including GLP-1 medications.
North Dakota Faces Aerospace Safety, Insurance Reforms, and Political Misinformation Laws
North Dakota confronts aerospace component safety concerns, state employee insurance model shifts, and new laws on AI-generated political ad disclosures and misinformation penalties, highlighting regulatory and compliance challenges.
Trump Administration Proposes One-Third Cut to HHS Budget with Major Agency Restructures
The Trump administration's 2026 draft budget proposes a one-third reduction in HHS funding, affecting NIH, CDC, CMS, and rural health programs, with key agency restructures and policy shifts.
Democratic Governors Challenge Proposed Federal Rule Restricting State Health Insurance Marketplaces
Democratic governors oppose Trump-era CMS rule limiting state control over ACA health insurance marketplaces, citing disruption to enrollment, eligibility, and essential benefits coverage.
Santa Cruz County Faces Insurance and Social Service Funding Challenges
Santa Cruz County health providers and nonprofits respond to federal Medicaid and social service funding cuts threatening coverage and community support.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Suspect in Health Care Executive Murder with Death Penalty Sought
Federal grand jury indicts Luigi Mangione in Manhattan health care executive murder; U.S. Justice Department seeks death penalty, highlighting complex legal and regulatory dynamics.
Trump Administration's Proposal Targets Obamacare Exchange Fraud, Saving $150B
The Trump administration's new rule aims to reduce fraud and improper payments on Obamacare exchanges, potentially saving $150 billion and lowering premiums by over 5%.
North Dakota Moves to Overhaul State Employee Health Plan
North Dakota House voted in favor of Senate Bill 2160 to revise state employee health insurance to align with ACA, aiming for cost savings and expanded preventive care without extra employee costs.
Budget Cuts to HHS Could Deepen U.S. Maternal Health Crisis
Exploring the potential impacts of proposed HHS budget cuts on Medicaid and U.S. maternal health, highlighting concerns from healthcare experts about increasing health disparities.
Medicaid Expansion Boosts Quick Access to Quality Lung Cancer Treatment
Recent study links Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act to enhanced lung cancer treatment, with quicker surgeries at high-volume hospitals and better patient outcomes.