Tag: Healthcare Policy

Senate Deadlock Over Expiring ACA Subsidies Threatens Coverage for Millions

U.S. Senate gridlock on extending Covid-era ACA health insurance subsidies threatens premium hikes for over 20 million Americans, impacting coverage and market stability in 2025.

Ohio Senators Propose Diverging ACA Subsidy Extensions Amid Dec. 31 Deadline

Ohio senators introduce competing bills to extend ACA subsidies with conditions, amid looming December 31 deadline impacting millions of health insurance consumers.

Senate Republicans Propose Alternatives to Obamacare Subsidies Amid Expiration Debate

Senate Republicans propose replacing expiring Obamacare subsidies with health savings accounts, challenging Democrats' extension plan amid debate over healthcare affordability and policy impact.

Senate Faces Deadlock Over ACA Subsidy Extensions Amid Rising Premium Concerns

The US Senate faces a deadlock on extending Affordable Care Act premium subsidies for 21.8 million enrollees, with competing Democratic and Republican plans sparking debate over healthcare affordability and rising premiums.

CMS Finalizes Mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model for Specialists in Medicare

CMS finalizes the mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model in Medicare, expanding value-based care to specialists treating chronic conditions with two-sided financial risk and collaborative care requirements.

CMS Launches AI-Driven Prior Authorization Pilot in Medicare, Raising Industry Concerns

CMS initiates the WISeR pilot program using AI for prior authorization in traditional Medicare, prompting debate on administrative burden, patient care impact, and cost savings.

Rising Concern Over Medicare and Social Security Funding Among Americans

Polling shows increasing worry among Americans about Medicare and Social Security's financial outlook, reflecting uncertainty in US health policy and insurance markets amid legislative changes.

AMA Advocates Medicare Payment Reform, Supports Visas to Aid Physician Workforce

The AMA supports Medicare payment reforms including a permanent inflation update and bipartisan visa legislation to bolster the U.S. physician workforce and stabilize healthcare economics.

Congressional Healthcare Reform: Balancing Patient Empowerment with Market Competition

As Obamacare subsidies near expiration, U.S. healthcare affordability debates focus on balancing patient empowerment with addressing provider market consolidation and regulatory barriers for sustainable reform.

House Bipartisan Efforts Aim to Extend ACA Subsidies Before Year-End

Bipartisan House groups push late efforts to extend expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, navigating legislative challenges requiring broad support in both House and Senate.