Supreme Court Reviews ACA No-Cost Preventive Care Coverage Provision
Explore the Supreme Court case challenging the ACA's no-cost preventive care mandate, its implications for insurers, providers, and patient access to essential health services.
CMS Releases CY 2026 Final Rule Updating Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs
CMS finalizes key elements of the CY 2026 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D final rule, including insulin coverage expansion, Prescription Payment Plan codification, pharmacy data requirements, and updated enrollee protections.
Trump Administration Proposes One-Third Cut to HHS Budget with Major Agency Restructures
The Trump administration's 2026 draft budget proposes a one-third reduction in HHS funding, affecting NIH, CDC, CMS, and rural health programs, with key agency restructures and policy shifts.
Santa Cruz County Faces Insurance and Social Service Funding Challenges
Santa Cruz County health providers and nonprofits respond to federal Medicaid and social service funding cuts threatening coverage and community support.
Federal Budget Cuts Pose Risks to Medicare, Medicaid and Rural Hospitals in Arizona
Federal budget cuts targeting Medicare and Medicaid create challenges for Arizona's healthcare system, threatening rural hospitals and vulnerable populations dependent on AHCCCS coverage.
North Dakota Moves to Overhaul State Employee Health Plan
North Dakota House voted in favor of Senate Bill 2160 to revise state employee health insurance to align with ACA, aiming for cost savings and expanded preventive care without extra employee costs.
Medicaid Expansion Boosts Quick Access to Quality Lung Cancer Treatment
Recent study links Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act to enhanced lung cancer treatment, with quicker surgeries at high-volume hospitals and better patient outcomes.
Wyoming Supreme Court Debates Abortion as Healthcare, Affects Statewide Policies
Wyoming's Supreme Court debates whether abortion is healthcare, impacting regulations and healthcare rights. This case exemplifies the broader discourse on reproductive health governance in the U.S.
Medicare Advantage in Upstate New York Faces Financial Strain Amid Wage Index Changes
In upstate New York, Medicare Advantage plan beneficiaries face possible cuts in benefits and increases in costs due to changes in the Medicare wage index. Learn about the legislative efforts to mitigate this issue.
CMS Issues Transformative Final Rule for Medicare Programs Effective 2026
The CMS final rule effective 2026 will modernize Medicare Advantage and Part D, enhancing drug coverage and establishing more robust regulatory frameworks.