Proposed GOP Medicaid Cuts Could Reduce Coverage for 349,000 Coloradans
The GOP's proposed Medicaid cuts as part of an $880 billion budget plan threaten health coverage for 349,000 Coloradans, impacting families, older adults, and rural hospitals.
Medicaid Budget Cuts Could Jeopardize Care for Millions, Impact Cancer Patients
Proposed Medicaid cuts totaling $880 billion raise concerns over healthcare access for 72 million Americans, with significant impacts on cancer patients and healthcare costs.
Medicare Pay Cuts Threaten Primary Care Access Amid Doctor Shortages
Medicare's ongoing pay cuts strain primary care physicians, intensifying doctor shortages and risking access to care for the growing senior population. Increased audits and complex billing compound challenges, pushing some doctors out of Medicare.
Supreme Court Weighs Constitutional Challenge to ACA Preventive Services Task Force
The U.S. Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act's preventive services task force appointments, impacting employer health plans and insurance compliance.
Trump Administration Ends Federal Medicaid Funding for Non-Healthcare Services
The Trump administration has ceased federal Medicaid funding for non-healthcare services, refocusing resources on core medical benefits amid rising spending on social determinants of health programs in several states.
Supreme Court Reviews Constitutionality of Key ACA Preventive Care Mandate
The Supreme Court evaluates the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act's preventive services mandate by assessing the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's structure, with potential widespread impact on no-cost preventive coverage in American health insurance.
Medicare Advantage Costs, Challenges, and Broker Roles: Insights from SCAN Health Plan CEO
Medicare Advantage increases federal spending but offers lower out-of-pocket costs for seniors. SCAN CEO Sachin Jain highlights program flaws, risk adjustment abuses, and broker roles.
Supreme Court Reviews Constitutionality of Preventive Care Taskforce Under ACA
The U.S. Supreme Court examines the constitutionality of the U.S. Preventive Services Taskforce, potentially impacting free preventive healthcare coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Senate Bill Proposes Clear Medicare Payment Pathway for AI Medical Devices
The Health Tech Investment Act aims to create a consistent Medicare payment system for FDA-approved AI medical devices, enhancing patient access and improving healthcare outcomes.
Dr. Oz sworn in as CMS administrator, Amid Focus on Medicare and Medicaid Reform
Dr. Mehmet Oz confirmed as CMS leader, emphasizing Medicare and Medicaid modernization, targeting fraud, and navigating potential Medicaid funding challenges amid federal budget pressures.