Impact of Proposed Federal Medicaid Cuts on Washington State Healthcare and Economy
Explore the potential impacts of proposed federal Medicaid cuts on Washington state's healthcare system, rural hospitals, Medicaid beneficiaries, and state economy.
Medicare Primary Care Shifts Toward Hospital and Multispecialty Practices
Study shows Medicare primary care visits shifting from physician offices to hospital-affiliated and multispecialty practices, influenced by ACA funding and Medicare reimbursement policies.
Medicare Drug Cost Sharing Shifts Drive Higher Patient Expenses
Medicare beneficiaries face higher costs as Part D plans shift from fixed co-pays to coinsurance for expensive Tier 3 drugs, raising out-of-pocket expenses significantly.
Potential Medicaid Expansion Rollback Could Increase Mortality, Analysis Finds
Analysis shows reducing federal match for Medicaid expansion may cause 34,200 more deaths annually if states cut coverage. Legislative action by Republicans under review.