House Extends Medicare Hospital-Level Care at Home Program Through 2030
The U.S. House passes H.R. 4313 to extend the Medicare Acute Hospital Care at Home program through 2030, enhancing reimbursement for hospital-level care provided at home.
Medicare Advantage to Traditional Medicare Switch Linked to Increased Mental Health Visits and Provider Shifts
Study shows Medicare Advantage beneficiaries with mental health conditions increase mental health visits and nurse practitioner use after switching to traditional Medicare, highlighting network access issues in MA plans.
National Nurses United Advocates for ACA Subsidy Extension and Medicare for All
National Nurses United mobilizes nurses and allies in Washington D.C. to urge Congress to extend ACA tax subsidies and pursue Medicare for All, addressing rising premiums and healthcare access challenges.
CMS 2026 Medicare Outpatient Payments Rise 2.6%, Site-Neutral Cuts Take Effect
CMS finalizes 2026 Medicare outpatient payment rule with 2.6% increase, site-neutral payment cuts, and elimination of inpatient-only list impacting hospitals and ASCs.
Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Yield $12 Billion Savings on 15 Key Medications
New Medicare drug price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act cut costs for 15 major medications, saving Medicare $12 billion annually.
House Democrats Push for ACA Tax Credit Extension Amid Rising U.S. Cost of Living
House Democrats initiate a discharge petition to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits as healthcare costs and living expenses climb nationally, highlighting legislative efforts to address the affordability crisis in the U.S.
Senate to Vote on Expiring ACA Premium Subsidies Amid Partisan Division
The Senate plans a vote this year on extending expiring ACA premium subsidies, a move crucial for healthcare affordability and insurance market stability, amid partisan debates over subsidy distribution methods.
Montana ACA Marketplace Faces Steep Premium Increases as Enhanced Subsidies Expire
Montana faces major health insurance premium hikes as enhanced ACA subsidies end in 2025, pressuring affordable coverage and fueling policy debates.
Humana Appeals Medicare Star Rating Dispute Amid Regulatory Changes
Humana appeals CMS Medicare Advantage star ratings dispute as federal courts and regulatory changes reshape payer compliance and bonus structures in the MA market.
The Rise and Implications of Viatical Settlements During the Early AIDS Crisis
Explore the historical emergence and market implications of viatical settlements during the AIDS crisis, highlighting regulatory and healthcare policy impacts in the U.S.