Aetna announces its 2026 Medicare Advantage plans featuring expanded supplemental benefits, enhanced Special Needs Plans, and affordable prescription drug coverage across 43 states.

South Carolina faces increased health insurance premiums causing more uninsured residents and higher demand for free clinics offering primary, specialty, and dental care.

Medicaid enrollment declined by 1.6 million amid post-pandemic unwinding and upcoming policy changes, raising concerns about increased uninsured rates and healthcare access challenges.

This analysis details persistent racial disparities in U.S. maternal and infant health outcomes, explores social determinants and systemic factors, and assesses the impact of recent federal policy changes on healthcare access and equity.

CVS Health's Project Health provides free nationwide health screenings to improve preventive care access and support community health, addressing care gaps across the U.S.

The 2025 Commonwealth Fund Medicare Scorecard ranks Gulf South states lowest nationally due to challenges in access, quality, costs, and population health for older adults and disabled Medicare beneficiaries.

Santa Barbara County risks losing medical coverage for over 40,000 residents due to new federal immigration documentation requirements and changes in Medicaid policies, impacting public health clinics and insurance eligibility.

Tennessee could see ACA health insurance premiums rise by up to 26% in 2026 if enhanced federal subsidies expire, affecting over 600,000 enrollees and rural healthcare access.

States like North Carolina and Idaho are reducing Medicaid provider payments due to budget shortfalls, risking healthcare access for vulnerable populations and straining provider networks.

Bipartisan bill reintroduced to authorize Medicare payments for pharmacists providing basic medical services in underserved and rural areas, enhancing healthcare access for seniors.