HRRMC Board discusses financial impacts of OBBBA Medicaid funding cuts, adoption of CORA policy, and rural hospital funding outlook under new federal regulations.

Illinois metro-east hospitals brace for Medicaid funding cuts under new federal law, investing in outpatient care to offset losses. Medicaid work requirements and reduced reimbursements alter hospital financial outlook through 2026 and beyond.

Humana's lawsuit challenging its Medicare Advantage star ratings was dismissed due to incomplete administrative appeals. The insurer faces a major downgrade impacting 2026 earnings and plans further legal action.

Analyze how Cigna outperforms UnitedHealth in the U.S. managed care sector amid rising medical costs and regulatory challenges. Insights on earnings, valuation, and sector strategy.

Medicare reimbursement for physician GI procedures fell over 22% (2018-2023), while facility payments to ASCs and HOPDs increased, impacting healthcare economics and physician practice structures.

U.S. Physical Therapy posts 16.4% revenue growth and a 2.54% dividend yield in Q1 2025, offsetting Medicare reimbursement cuts with strategic expansions and payor diversification.

Explore how medical debt financing companies support rural hospitals facing financial challenges amid Medicaid and ACA funding cuts, impacting uninsured patients and hospital revenue cycles.

Ohio health providers like Central Ohio Primary Care begin charging fees for certain MyChart messages requiring medical expertise, reflecting broader trends in rising U.S. healthcare spending and telehealth service billing.

TD Cowen lowers UnitedHealth stock rating and price target due to increased risk and regulatory issues in Medicare Advantage and Medicaid sectors, amid ongoing criminal investigation. Brokerages maintain an outperform stance with long-term valuation upside noted.

Explore Medicaid's fiscal challenges, expansion impact, funding imbalances, and reform options including work requirements and provider tax schemes driving federal costs.