Tag: Healthcare Policy

Expiration of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Threatens Health Coverage for Utah Small-Business Owners

Enhanced premium tax credits supporting health insurance affordability for Utah small-business owners face expiration, risking access to care for cancer patients and others.

Trump Administration Secures Medicare Drug Price Cuts for 15 Medications

The Trump administration finalizes agreements reducing Medicare prices for 15 drugs, aiming to save billions and impact Medicare Part D plans and drug affordability policies.

AdvaMed Highlights Access Concerns in CMS 2026 Home Health Payment Rule

AdvaMed responds to CMS 2026 payment rule, stressing patient access to diabetes and prosthetic supplies amid competitive bidding concerns.

Pharma Firms Slash Medicare Drug Prices in Trump Administration Deal

Pharmaceutical companies agree to significant Medicare drug price cuts under Trump administration, projecting billions in savings with impacts on Medicare Part D and drug affordability.

CMS Proposes Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Overhaul, Amid Legal and Operational Updates

CMS proposes to revamp Medicare Advantage Star Ratings, affecting insurer compliance and operations. Legal appeals and health system updates also impact the US market.

Expiration of Enhanced ACA Subsidies Threatens Coverage and Strains State Budgets

The expiration of enhanced ACA health insurance subsidies could double premiums, reduce coverage for millions, and strain state budgets, with significant economic and healthcare impacts nationwide.

Trump's Obamacare Subsidy Extension Faces GOP Opposition Amid Negotiations

President Trump's plan to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies encounters GOP opposition and sparks bipartisan talks to prevent premium hikes and reform healthcare funding.

Medicare Premiums and Plan Changes Signal Market Shifts for 2026

Medicare 2026 premiums surge nearly 10%, with fewer Medicare Advantage plans as insurers scale back. Explore key Medicare cost drivers and market impacts.

New U.S. Appropriations Act Extends Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Through Jan 2026

The U.S. government passed H.R. 5371, ending the shutdown and extending Medicare telehealth flexibilities through January 2026, ensuring continued coverage and retroactive payments for telehealth claims.

CMS Launches Ambulatory Specialty Model for Chronic Condition Specialists in 2027

CMS introduces the Ambulatory Specialty Model, a new mandatory payment model for specialists treating low back pain and heart failure, effective from 2027 to improve care quality and reduce costs.