Aetna Exits ACA Marketplaces as CMS Launches Fraud Center and Milken Advances Women's Health
Aetna plans ACA marketplace exit in 2026 as CMS launches a new fraud center. Milken Institute forms Women's Health Network amid healthcare system shifts.
FY 2026 Budget Proposes Defunding Critical Medicare Assistance Program SHIP
The FY 2026 federal budget draft includes a proposal to defund the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides vital Medicare enrollment and counseling services to nearly 2 million beneficiaries annually.
Colorado Prepares for Federal Medicaid Funding Cuts Impacting State Budget
Colorado braces for up to $1 billion in potential federal Medicaid funding cuts, threatening state budget and healthcare services amid Congressional Republican budget proposals.
Congressional GOP Pursues Trillion-Dollar Medicaid Reforms and Fiscal Measures
Republicans in Congress seek to implement trillion-dollar Medicaid reforms through reconciliation, targeting waste, fraud, and abuse while expanding tax cuts and curbing federal spending growth.
ACA Preventive Care Coverage Challenges Expose Patients to Unexpected Medical Bills
Explore challenges patients face with ACA preventive care coverage where diagnostic lab tests during annual checkups lead to unexpected bills. Understand insurer policies, site-neutral payment reform, and regulatory risks affecting U.S. health insurance and preventive services.
Conservative Proposals Could Accelerate Medicare Advantage Enrollment Shift
Explore how conservative proposals to alter Medicare enrollment could boost Medicare Advantage participation, impacting program costs and market dynamics.
Supreme Court Weighs ACA Preventive Services Coverage Amid Appointment Clause Challenge
Supreme Court examines constitutional challenge to ACA preventive services coverage focusing on the Appointments Clause and Secretary of HHS authority. Key implications for insurers and healthcare coverage.
Medicaid Spending Cuts Under Debate: Implications for Kansas Amid Federal Budget Discussions
Federal budget talks on Medicaid spending cuts raise concerns for Kansas' Medicaid program KanCare despite it not expanding Medicaid. Potential FMAP reductions could affect state finances.
Medicare Part D Changes in 2025 Cap Oral Cancer Drug Costs and Introduce Payment Plan
In 2025, Medicare Part D caps oral cancer drug out-of-pocket costs at $2,000, introducing a monthly payment plan to aid affordability and adherence for beneficiaries.
Medicaid Cuts Threaten Healthcare Access and Coverage in New Hampshire
Proposed Medicaid funding cuts risk reducing healthcare access for tens of thousands in New Hampshire, impacting hospitals, preventative care, and addiction services.