Tag: Healthcare Policy

Senator Hawley Supports Extension of Pandemic-Era Obamacare Subsidies

Senator Josh Hawley breaks with GOP tradition by supporting a 3-year extension of pandemic-era expanded Obamacare subsidies, raising concerns about fiscal impact, premium hikes, and program integrity.

Senate Vote Looms on ACA Enhanced Subsidies Extension Amid Coverage Concerns

Congress faces a critical Senate vote on extending ACA enhanced subsidies vital to maintaining health insurance coverage and affordability for millions of Americans. Failure to renew could spike premiums and increase uninsured rates.

Senator Cornyn Discusses ACA Premiums, Rural Healthcare, and Defense Priorities

Senator John Cornyn addresses rising ACA premiums, rural healthcare funding, and military investment priorities amid ongoing healthcare reform discussions.

Senate Deadlock Over Obamacare Subsidies Jeopardizes Expiring Healthcare Funding

Senate debates intensify as Republicans and Democrats clash over extending or replacing expiring Obamacare subsidies, impacting health insurance premium policies and Medicaid reforms.

ACA Premium Tax Credits Expiry Threatens Coverage for 20M Americans

ACA enhanced premium tax credits set to expire, risking a 21% rise in uninsured rate and premium spikes for 20 million Americans. Legislative action pending.

Impending ACA Subsidy Expiration and Government Health Savings Accounts

Analysis of ACA subsidy expiration impacts on marketplaces and the potential role of government health savings accounts in controlling healthcare costs.

Senate Set to Vote on ACA Subsidy Extensions as Deadline Nears

The Senate prepares to vote on competing healthcare bills addressing the expiration of ACA subsidies, highlighting bipartisan challenges and impacts on insurance premiums and the ACA marketplace.

AMA Advances U.S. Healthcare Policy to Reduce Physician Burden and Support Digital Health

Explore AMA's advocacy on Medicare prior authorization reform, FDA's TEMPO pilot for digital health, CMS policy challenges, and proposed HIPAA cybersecurity updates impacting U.S. healthcare providers.

House Subcommittee Tackles ACA Subsidy Fraud and Regulatory Reforms

Congress House subcommittee reviews ACA subsidy fraud issues and regulatory reforms to improve eligibility verification and reduce healthcare costs amid pandemic-era subsidy expansions.

CMS Issues Guidance on Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements Starting 2027

CMS releases preliminary guidance for states to implement Medicaid community engagement requirements by 2027, detailing eligibility, exemptions, verification, and compliance procedures.