The U.S. federal government has paid $16 billion to Medicare Part D insurers due to rising prescription drug spending, highlighting cost and risk management challenges in Medicare drug plans.

Senator John Barrasso critiques the proposed $83 billion extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, highlighting rising healthcare costs, subsidy structure issues, and fraud concerns under current U.S. health policy frameworks.

Modest Medicaid reforms introduced work requirements and eligibility checks amid growing fiscal pressures, but faced significant political resistance despite aiming to preserve coverage for vulnerable populations.

2025 trustees reports reveal Social Security and Medicare insolvency by 2033, requiring urgent reform to avoid drastic benefit cuts and tax hikes. Analysis of funding challenges, recent legislation, and international reform models.

U.S. Senate Republicans are reviewing Medicare Advantage upcoding practices to reduce federal spending and support tax cut proposals, focusing on reforming provider payment inflation.

Poll in key GOP districts shows strong voter support for stopping tax increases, Medicaid reforms including work requirements, and adjusting state contributions to Medicaid funding.

Analysis of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation's costly projects and their impact on Medicare and Medicaid financial efficiency.