Tag: Healthcare Access

Milwaukee Clinic Braces for Increased Demand as ACA Tax Credits End

The Bread of Healing Clinic in Milwaukee prepares for a surge in patients as Affordable Care Act tax credits end, raising concerns over healthcare access for low-income residents.

UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian Medicare Advantage Network Dispute Nears Deadline

UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian face a critical deadline to resolve Medicare Advantage network disagreements affecting thousands of members in 2026. This summary covers negotiation challenges and potential patient care impacts.

TRICARE Expands Access to Virtual Mental Health Services for Beneficiaries

TRICARE offers virtual mental health services to beneficiaries, ensuring flexible and secure access to care through digital platforms with consistent referral and pre-authorization protocols.

Senate Republicans Block ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credit Extension, Impacting Coverage

Senate Republicans rejected an extension of the ACA's enhanced premium tax credits, risking higher insurance premiums and loss of coverage for millions of Americans starting in 2026.

ACA Subsidy Expiration Drives Insurance Affordability Challenges in Colorado

The expiration of ACA subsidies is increasing health insurance premiums and driving more uninsured patients to community clinics in Colorado. State programs offer some relief amid affordability challenges.

Key Updates in Medicaid and Medi-Cal Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Explore significant Medicaid and Medi-Cal changes brought by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including work requirements, co-pays, long-term care asset rules, and immigration-related coverage adjustments.

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz Visits Hudson Valley to Address Medicare, Medicaid Challenges

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz visits Hudson Valley, NY, for discussions on strengthening Medicare and Medicaid, addressing workforce shortages, and improving healthcare access and affordability.

Colorado Faces Health Insurance Premium Surge Amid Expiring Federal Tax Credits

As federal premium tax credits expire, nearly 225,000 Coloradans face steep health insurance premium increases in 2026, prompting enrollment support and new state assistance programs.

Federal Action Needed to Address U.S. Health Care Affordability Crisis

As health insurance tax credits near expiration, millions risk losing affordable health coverage, prompting calls for federal intervention to stabilize U.S. healthcare markets and support providers.

SOMG Students Lead Free Lifestyle Medicine Clinic for Vietnamese Community

USC School of Medicine Greenville students provide free Lifestyle Medicine education and health screenings to Vietnamese immigrants, enhancing community healthcare access.