Medicaid's Critical Role in Conservative Arizona Amid Proposed Federal Cuts
Explore the impact of proposed federal Medicaid cuts on Arizona's Gila County, highlighting local reliance on the program despite conservative political views.
Mary Lou Retton DUI Arrest Highlights Health Insurance Gaps for Former Athletes
Mary Lou Retton's DUI arrest and prior uninsured medical crisis underline challenges in health insurance coverage and transparency among former athletes in the U.S.
Analysis Reveals Medicaid Spending Waste from Eligibility Verification Lapses
A new analysis reveals extensive Medicaid spending waste tied to weakened eligibility verification rules since 2012 and estimates future improper payments could total $2 trillion. Legislative reforms aim to restore verification and reduce fraud without cutting care for eligible recipients.
Florida SB 180 May Raise Flood Insurance Costs by Limiting Mitigation
Florida's Senate Bill 180 aims to speed hurricane recovery but may increase flood insurance costs by restricting home elevation and stricter building codes, affecting thousands of homeowners and insurance markets.
Washington Medicaid Could Lose 274,000 Insured Under Proposed Federal Cuts
Proposed federal tax and spending bill could cut Medicaid and ACA subsidies in Washington, potentially affecting over 274,000 insured residents and threatening healthcare access in rural areas.
Economic Pressures Drive Americans to Reduce Car Insurance Coverage Amid Rising Costs
Rising inflation, tariffs, and financial stress lead many Americans to reduce car insurance coverage despite legal risks, driving significant shifts in insurance market trends and consumer behavior.
Medicaid and SNAP Changes Advance with Passage of Republican Bill in House
House Republicans pass bill altering Medicaid and SNAP programs, introducing work requirements and funding restrictions, potentially reducing health coverage for millions. Analysis of legislative impacts on insurance and healthcare access.
CMS Updates Kidney Care Choices Model to Improve Cost Efficiency Through 2027
CMS revises Kidney Care Choices Model with new financial methods and incentives to balance rising costs and quality improvements, extending program through 2027.
Diabetes-Fueled Kidney Failure Crisis Drives Soaring Medicare Costs
Explore how rising diabetes-driven kidney failure is escalating Medicare costs and straining transplant resources, highlighting the need for early intervention and Medicaid's critical role.
CMS Increases Oversight to Prevent Improper Medicaid Spending on Noncitizens
CMS ramps up oversight to stop misuse of Medicaid funds for noncitizen coverage, enforcing federal eligibility rules and recouping improper spending.