Suzanne McCarthy's Legacy in Arkansas Public Health and Policy Reform
Learn about Suzanne McCarthy's impact on Arkansas public health through her leadership in major health initiatives and reforms with ACHI.
Hawaii Health System Seeks Partnership Amid Rising Costs and Access Challenges
Hawaii Pacific Health and Hawaii Medical Service Association explore a vertical merger to improve affordability, access, and financial stability amid rising healthcare costs in Hawaii's unique market.
High-Deductible Health Plans: Rising Costs and Financial Strain on Insured Americans
Explore the impact of rising deductibles and medical prices on high-deductible health plans in the U.S., highlighting financial challenges insured patients face and policy implications.
Illinois Behavioral Health Insurance Bill Sets Clearer Therapist Reimbursement Standards
Illinois passes a behavioral health insurance bill setting clearer payment standards to improve therapist reimbursement and access under state-regulated plans starting 2027.
Affordable Care Act: An Intersection of Healthcare Reform and Racial Equity
Explore the Affordable Care Act's role in reducing racial health disparities and its impact on U.S. healthcare reform and insurance markets.
Expiration of ACA Premium Tax Credits Threatens Rural Health Insurance Coverage
The impending expiration of enhanced ACA premium tax credits could spike health insurance premiums for millions, notably rural farmers and small business owners relying on individual marketplace plans.
Nebraska Faces Significant ACA Marketplace Premium Increases in 2026
ACA marketplace premiums in Nebraska are expected to rise sharply in 2026 due to expiring tax credits. Many consumers face significant coverage affordability challenges as federal subsidies end.
Telehealth Gains Role as ACA Subsidies Expire, Offering Affordable Care Alternative
As enhanced Affordable Care Act healthcare subsidies expire, telehealth programs emerge as an affordable alternative, providing key access and cost benefits for underserved and uninsured populations.
Phoebe Putney Hospital’s Role in Albany’s Health Crisis: A U.S. Care System Case Study
An in-depth analysis of Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital's impact on health outcomes and healthcare economics in Albany, Georgia, highlighting challenges in access, costs, and community relations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
CMS Proposes Overhaul of Medicare Advantage Star Ratings, Shifts Focus to Outcomes
CMS proposes major changes to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings, removing administrative measures and focusing on patient outcomes with mixed reactions from healthcare stakeholders.