Medicaid Cuts and ACA Changes Hit Non-Expansion States Hard
New federal budget law containing Medicaid funding cuts and ACA changes disproportionately impact Medicaid non-expansion states, increasing uninsured numbers and straining rural hospitals.
Medicaid Cuts Fuel Decline of Rural Obstetrics Services Endangering Maternal Care Access
Medicaid funding cuts are driving closures of rural hospital obstetrics services, increasing travel distances and risks for maternal care. Explore how financial pressures and policy changes impact prenatal and delivery care access nationwide.
AMA Advocates 7-Step Physician Strategy for Medicare Payment Reform
The AMA details a 7-step advocacy strategy for physicians to engage Congress and advance sustainable Medicare payment reforms amid ongoing payment challenges.
Wyoming Faces Medicaid Cuts and Increased Insurance Costs After BUBBA Act
Wyoming faces Medicaid cuts and rising insurance costs following BUBBA Act passage, threatening rural healthcare and increasing uninsured rates. Analysis details economic and healthcare system impacts.
Oregon Awards $1.8M in Grants to Support Health Insurance Enrollment Transition
Oregon allocates $1.8 million in grants to community organizations to aid residents transitioning from Oregon Health Plan to private insurance for the upcoming enrollment period.
Connecticut Insurance Department Reviews 2026 Health Insurance Rate Requests Amid ACA Subsidy Uncertainty
Connecticut Insurance Department reviews 2026 health insurance rate increase requests amid federal ACA subsidy expirations, affecting premiums and coverage accessibility.
Colorado Medicaid Expansion Spurs Budget Strains Amid Upcoming Federal Cuts
Colorado's Medicaid program growth pressures its state budget, with rising costs and upcoming federal funding cuts from the Big Beautiful Bill Act creating fiscal challenges.
Virginia Foxx's Legislative Impact on Healthcare and Insurance Regulation
Analysis of Virginia Foxx's legislative positions affecting healthcare, insurance regulation, and employer health data management, with insights into compliance and market implications.
DACA Recipients Lose ACA Marketplace Coverage Following Regulatory Changes
More than 11,000 DACA beneficiaries will lose ACA marketplace and Basic Health Programs coverage starting August due to new federal regulations reversing prior eligibility.
Senator Kelly Highlights Impact of Medicaid and Social Security Changes in Arizona
Senator Kelly outlines significant effects of recent Medicaid and Social Security policy changes in Arizona, focusing on coverage loss, work requirements, and bipartisan legislative efforts.