Tag: Healthcare Legislation

Bipartisan Push to Extend ACA Subsidies Faces Legislative Hurdles

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick leads a bipartisan effort with a discharge petition to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies ahead of their 2025 expiration, proposing reforms to address premium hikes and subsidy eligibility to support healthcare affordability.

Bipartisan Act Extends ACA Premium Tax Credits to Prevent Coverage Spike

The Bipartisan Health Insurance Affordability Act extends ACA premium tax credits, averting 2026 insurance premium spikes and stabilizing the U.S. healthcare market through bipartisan healthcare reform.

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.

Main Street Action Targets Lawmakers Over 'Big Ugly' Healthcare Law Impact

Main Street Action launches a multi-state campaign holding lawmakers accountable for voting to increase healthcare costs for small businesses through the 'Big Ugly' healthcare law. The effort targets premium spikes and marketplace instability in IA, WI, and VA.

AHA Supports Extension of Medicare Waivers for Hospital-at-Home Program

The AHA backs legislation to extend Medicare waivers for hospital-at-home programs, aiming to improve care quality and cost efficiency under new healthcare bills reviewed by Congress.

Senator Shaheen Pushes to Permanently Extend ACA Premium Tax Credits

Senator Jeanne Shaheen leads effort to permanently extend ACA premium tax credits to prevent premium spikes and coverage loss for millions, addressing affordability and access issues.

2024 Health Policy Updates: Medicaid, Medicare, Telehealth, and Administrative Reforms

An in-depth analysis of 2024 U.S. healthcare policy updates affecting Medicaid, Medicare payments, telehealth, and administrative reforms impacting medical groups and physicians.

Expansion of ICHRAs in New Legislation Could Transform Employer Health Benefits

New legislation expanding Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) aims to increase employer-sponsored health insurance flexibility, reduce costs, and enhance consumer choice in the U.S. market.

Medicaid's Critical Role in Opioid Use Disorder Coverage and Treatment Amid Policy Changes

Explore Medicaid's key role in covering and treating opioid use disorder amid evolving U.S. policy, Medicaid expansion impacts, and funding changes to SAMHSA programs.

California Faces Medi-Cal Budget Pressures Amid Federal Medicaid Uncertainty

California's Medi-Cal program confronts budget challenges due to rising costs and potential federal Medicaid cuts. State Senator Akilah Weber Pierson outlines priorities for coverage amid fiscal constraints.