Medicaid Cuts and ACA Changes Hit Non-Expansion States Hard
New federal budget law containing Medicaid funding cuts and ACA changes disproportionately impact Medicaid non-expansion states, increasing uninsured numbers and straining rural hospitals.
New York Faces Major Health Care Funding Cuts Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Medicaid and healthcare funding cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act threaten New York's health system, impacting providers, coverage access, and insurance costs.
Urban Hospitals Exploit Medicare Dual Classification to Access Rural Benefits
Urban hospitals are increasingly using Medicare's dual classification to claim rural benefits, impacting funding for truly rural hospitals and raising policy concerns.
APTA Advocates for Medicare Reimbursement Reform and Access Expansion in Physical Therapy
The American Physical Therapy Association advances Medicare payment reforms and expanded physical therapy access through focused advocacy on Capitol Hill, impacting reimbursement and compliance.
Key Medicaid DSH and Medicare Advantage Advocacy Efforts Over August Recess
America's Essential Hospitals leads advocacy to prevent Medicaid DSH cuts and improve Medicare Advantage provider reimbursements during August recess.
Incremental ACA Rollbacks, Federal Policing Expansion, and Economic Policy Shifts Shape U.S. Insurance Landscape
Explore recent incremental Affordable Care Act changes, federal law enforcement expansions in D.C., and ongoing economic policy conflicts impacting U.S. insurance industry stability and compliance.
Medicaid Cuts Fuel Decline of Rural Obstetrics Services Endangering Maternal Care Access
Medicaid funding cuts are driving closures of rural hospital obstetrics services, increasing travel distances and risks for maternal care. Explore how financial pressures and policy changes impact prenatal and delivery care access nationwide.
AMA Advocates 7-Step Physician Strategy for Medicare Payment Reform
The AMA details a 7-step advocacy strategy for physicians to engage Congress and advance sustainable Medicare payment reforms amid ongoing payment challenges.
Wyoming Faces Medicaid Cuts and Increased Insurance Costs After BUBBA Act
Wyoming faces Medicaid cuts and rising insurance costs following BUBBA Act passage, threatening rural healthcare and increasing uninsured rates. Analysis details economic and healthcare system impacts.
Oregon Awards $1.8M in Grants to Support Health Insurance Enrollment Transition
Oregon allocates $1.8 million in grants to community organizations to aid residents transitioning from Oregon Health Plan to private insurance for the upcoming enrollment period.