Senate Republicans propose replacing expiring Obamacare subsidies with health savings accounts, challenging Democrats' extension plan amid debate over healthcare affordability and policy impact.

The US Senate faces a deadlock on extending Affordable Care Act premium subsidies for 21.8 million enrollees, with competing Democratic and Republican plans sparking debate over healthcare affordability and rising premiums.

CMS finalizes the mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model in Medicare, expanding value-based care to specialists treating chronic conditions with two-sided financial risk and collaborative care requirements.

CMS initiates the WISeR pilot program using AI for prior authorization in traditional Medicare, prompting debate on administrative burden, patient care impact, and cost savings.

Polling shows increasing worry among Americans about Medicare and Social Security's financial outlook, reflecting uncertainty in US health policy and insurance markets amid legislative changes.

The AMA supports Medicare payment reforms including a permanent inflation update and bipartisan visa legislation to bolster the U.S. physician workforce and stabilize healthcare economics.

As Obamacare subsidies near expiration, U.S. healthcare affordability debates focus on balancing patient empowerment with addressing provider market consolidation and regulatory barriers for sustainable reform.

Bipartisan House groups push late efforts to extend expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, navigating legislative challenges requiring broad support in both House and Senate.

Moderate House Republicans initiate a discharge petition to force a vote on extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies before year-end, highlighting GOP divisions and bipartisan challenges in healthcare policy.

House Republican moderates are advancing a move to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, challenging party leadership and shaping health insurance subsidy policies ahead of 2026 elections.