The ACO Assignment Improvement Act enhances Medicare's Accountable Care Organizations by including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists in patient assignment, expanding coordinated care access.

CMS unveils significant Medicare Advantage and Part D changes for 2027, including Star Ratings overhaul and increased quality bonus payments, impacting Medicare spending by $14B.

Senate Democrats plan to vote on extending expiring Obamacare subsidies for three years amid partisan disputes. The proposed bill faces opposition and impacts health insurance premiums from January 2025.

Senate Democrats plan to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for three years, aiming to prevent significant health insurance premium increases amid ongoing healthcare cost debates.

H.R. 6280, a healthcare bill focused on genetic counseling, gains endorsement from over 200 U.S. healthcare organizations and 500 clinicians. NSGC provides resources to advance support.

HHS introduces the ACCESS pilot to reimburse wearable tech and telehealth providers under Medicare for improving chronic care outcomes in seniors. New payment models aim to boost innovation in digital health.

Rising Medicare Advantage costs and marketing-driven enrollment cycles challenge Medicare program sustainability and beneficiary care quality. Policy reforms target overpayment and plan standardization.

New legislation proposes establishing an Affordable Care Act exchange in Puerto Rico to enhance healthcare access, cost savings, and coverage options, aligning the island with U.S. states.

Democrats to vote next week on bill extending expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits, impacting health insurance affordability and market stability.

Congress faces a critical deadline to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, risking premium increases for 28,000 in Connecticut. Explore the impact on health insurance coverage and market dynamics.