Iowa insurance market braces for premium hikes as COVID-era ACA enhanced premium tax credits are set to expire in 2025, driving coverage affordability concerns and regulatory actions.
New Hampshire's House Bill 507 shortens mental health provider credentialing to 30 days for private insurers, aiming to reduce care delays. Challenges in enforcement and insurer compliance remain.
Study finds hospital involvement in Medicare ACOs does not significantly change emergency department admission rates, length of stay, or costs, suggesting current ACO models have limited impact on acute care spending.
Explore Medicare coverage limitations for Saxenda, a GLP-1 agonist approved for weight loss, and the implications for obesity drug access and insurance plan strategies.
Medicare Part D enrollees may face significant premium hikes up to $50 monthly in 2025 due to increased drug spending, policy changes, and reduced federal stabilization funding. Compare plans during open enrollment.
New York State's failure to enforce Medicare enrollment for eligible seniors costs Medicaid $500 million amidst federal funding cuts, raising concerns over state health spending and oversight.
Congressional bill aims to improve Medicare Advantage comparisons by using accurate data and transparent methods, ensuring fair Medicare policy for seniors and taxpayers.
Mississippi GOP primaries highlight opposition to Medicaid expansion amid legislative debates and new federal healthcare laws. Governor Reeves maintains his stance against Medicaid expansion.
A summary of STAT's health policy news coverage and subscription-based access, highlighting vaccine skepticism and Medicare's 60th anniversary within U.S. healthcare context.
Minnesota's new law introduces phased Medicaid cuts affecting eligibility, healthcare funding, and rural hospitals, with significant administrative and enrollment impacts.
