Tag: Health Care Policy

MaineCare Medicaid Program Response to CMS Investigation

MaineCare's response to CMS highlights strategies to combat fraud, ensuring compliance and integrity in Medicaid services. Discover the measures taken by Governor Mills and DHHS.

Advocacy for Medicare Value-Based Care Reinstated by AMA

The AMA's advocacy for reinstated Medicare incentives promotes value-based care for physicians, ensuring improved patient outcomes and quality care.

House GOP Unveils Health Care Plan Focused on Cost Control Without ACA Subsidy Extension

House Republicans propose a health care package targeting cost control through association plans and drug price transparency, without extending ACA subsidies. The plan faces Democratic opposition ahead of key votes.

House Republicans Propose GOP Health Care Package Excluding ACA Subsidy Extension

House Republicans unveil a health care package focusing on association health plans and PBM transparency, excluding ACA subsidy extensions amid impending expiration.

Senate GOP Blocks ACA Tax Credits Extension, Raising Health Care Costs

Senate Republicans blocked legislation to extend ACA tax credits, leading to higher health care costs and new restrictions on insurance coverage starting January 2026.

House GOP Divided on ACA Tax Credit Extension Ahead of Upcoming Vote

Rep. Fitzpatrick files discharge petition to force a House vote on a two-year extension of enhanced ACA tax credits amid GOP leadership's opposition, highlighting bipartisan efforts and legislative challenges.

Health Care Consolidation Predates the Affordable Care Act, Analysis Finds

Analysis finds health care consolidation and rising costs in the U.S. health system largely predate the Affordable Care Act, with complex market and financial factors driving trends beyond ACA influence.

Court Upholds Congressional Authority on Health Care Reform Enhancing Coverage Protections

Court ruling confirms Congressional power to enact health care reform, supporting Medicaid expansion and anti-discrimination insurance protections in California and nationwide.

House GOP to Unveil Health Care Bill Amid ACA Subsidy Expiration Deadlock

House Republicans plan to introduce a health care bill to address expiring ACA subsidies, facing opposition from Democrats and uncertainty in Senate support amid rising premiums.

U.S. Health Care Spending Challenges Highlight Need for Market-Based Reforms

Analysis of U.S. health care spending trends and policy debates emphasizes market-based reforms, insurance models, and government funding's role in rising costs.