Impact of Medicaid and ACA Cuts on Rural U.S. Hospitals and Healthcare Services
Explore how recent Medicaid and ACA cuts threaten rural hospitals in the U.S., impacting healthcare access and financial sustainability for low-income communities.
Financial Pressures Threaten Private Orthopedic Practices and Patient Access
Declining Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements strain private orthopedic practices, limiting patient access and prompting calls for policy reforms to support sustainability and equitable care.
CMS to Test AI-Driven Prior Authorization in Medicare Under WISeR Model
CMS launches WISeR model applying AI-driven prior authorization to Traditional Medicare, targeting fraud and waste with clinician oversight. Providers face operational and financial impacts.
Key Retirement and Medicare Changes in the New U.S. Legislative Bill
Explore the impact of recent U.S. legislation on Medicare, Medicaid, ACA subsidies, and retirement health benefits. Understand key changes affecting coverage, eligibility, and premiums for 2024.
Key US Healthcare and Education Policy Updates Impacting Kansas in 2025
Overview of significant 2025 US federal policy changes affecting Medicaid, prior authorization reforms, vaccine recommendations, mental health crisis support, and education funding in Kansas.
Medicare Cuts Physician GI Procedure Fees Over 22% While Facility Payments Rise
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.
Bipartisan Bill Proposes Expanded Medicare Coverage for Obesity Treatment
The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act introduces expanded Medicare coverage for obesity screenings, specialists, and medications, aiming to reduce obesity-related diseases and healthcare costs among seniors.
H.R. 3467 Could Mandate Automatic Enrollment and Lock-In for Medicare Advantage
H.R. 3467 proposes automatic enrollment into low-premium Medicare Advantage plans with a three-year lock-in, raising concerns about beneficiary choice, network limitations, and coverage variability.
OBBBA's Impact on US Insurance, Taxation, and Early Retirement Planning
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act revises Medicaid, ACA subsidies, SALT deductions, and senior tax benefits, impacting US insurance coverage and early retirement strategies. Explore key insurance and tax planning implications of OBBBA for financial independence.
2025 Reconciliation Bill Cuts Medicaid, Alters ACA Enrollment, Impacting U.S. Healthcare Access
The 2025 reconciliation bill introduces substantial Medicaid funding cuts and changes to ACA enrollment, with significant implications for healthcare access and provider reimbursement across the U.S.