Tag: Healthcare Policy

Senate Deadlock on ACA Subsidies Spurs Highest Premium Increases in Wyoming

Senate rejects ACA subsidy extension, triggering historic premium hikes in Wyoming and affecting health insurance affordability across the U.S. market.

Medicare Advantage Cuts Pose Risks to Senior Healthcare Access

Congressional discussions on healthcare reform spotlight Medicare Advantage funding. Cutting benefits could reduce seniors' access to affordable and comprehensive care options, complicating access and wellness benefits.

CMS Restores Medicare Telehealth Reimbursement Flexibilities Through Early 2026

CMS reinstates Medicare telehealth reimbursement flexibilities retroactively for services during the 2025 federal shutdown, ensuring claims are processed and paid through January 2026.

West Virginia Launches $500M Rural Health Transformation Program

West Virginia to invest $500 million federal funding from CMS Rural Health Transformation Program to improve rural healthcare access, quality, and economic outcomes by 2030.

Senate Votes Fail on ACA Subsidies; New Sunscreen Ingredient May Gain Approval

Senate stalls on enhanced ACA subsidies, leaving the issue to the House. Regulators may approve new sunscreen ingredient, while measles cases reach highest levels since elimination.

Senate Stalls on ACA Subsidy Extensions, Risking Coverage Loss for Millions

The U.S. Senate fails to pass ACA subsidy extension plans, risking coverage loss and premium hikes for millions in 2025.

Legislative Deadlock Threatens Progress on U.S. Healthcare Deal

Insight into the legislative deadlock over the U.S. healthcare deal and its potential impacts on insurance and market regulations.

Medicare Reimbursement Changes Threaten Long-Term Care Pharmacies in Arizona

Medicare Part D reimbursement changes risk closure of 60% of Arizona's long-term care pharmacies, impacting medication access for thousands of elderly Medicare beneficiaries. Legislative and administrative actions are being proposed to address the crisis.

Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities to End January 2026 Without Congressional Extension

CMS confirms that Medicare's pandemic-era telehealth expansions will end January 2026, impacting access to virtual care for millions of beneficiaries.

Senator McCormick's Healthcare Votes Impact Pennsylvania Insurance Costs

Senator Dave McCormick voted against ACA tax credit extensions, raising health insurance premiums for nearly 500,000 Pennsylvanians and supporting Medicaid cuts affecting over 310,000 residents.