Tag: Healthcare Policy

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Medicare Telehealth Waivers Expire, Impacting Access and Hospital-at-Home Programs

Medicare telehealth waivers and hospital-at-home programs expired on Sept. 30, risking reduced access to telehealth services for Medicare patients and operational pauses in hospital-at-home programs. Stakeholders call for permanent regulatory solutions.

Aetna Medicare Advantage’s New Inpatient Payment Policy: Implications and Regulatory Concerns

Examining Aetna's new inpatient payment policy for Medicare Advantage plans, its conflicts with Medicare's Two-Midnight Rule, and implications for hospital reimbursement and compliance.

Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly Cut GLP-1 Prices for Expanded Medicare Market Access

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly agree to lower GLP-1 drug prices in exchange for expanded Medicare and Medicaid coverage, marking a major shift in U.S. drug pricing and access.

Senate GOP Considers ACA Subsidy Vote to Resolve Government Shutdown

Senate GOP leaders consider offering a future vote on ACA subsidy extensions to break the government shutdown deadlock amid health insurance market concerns.

ACA Federal Tax Credits Expiry Triggers Health Premium Surges Amid Government Shutdown

ACA federal tax credits supporting over 20 million Americans face expiration amid 2025 government shutdown, causing health insurance premium spikes, notably in New York counties. Understand the regulatory and market impacts for insurers and insureds.

New York's ACA Tax Credit Use and Essential Plan Financing Under Scrutiny

An analysis of New York's minimal reliance on ACA tax credits due to the Essential Plan, the impact of enhanced subsidies, and upcoming federal policy changes affecting state health coverage financing.

Medicaid Funding and ACA Subsidy Talks Impact Insurance Markets in 2025

In 2025, U.S. negotiations over Medicaid funding cuts and ACA tax subsidy extensions could reshape health insurance access and costs, affecting millions and insurance markets nationwide.

New Federal Law Cuts Medicaid and ACA Marketplace Coverage, Tightens Eligibility

New federal legislation introduces significant cuts to Medicaid and ACA marketplace subsidies, tightens eligibility requirements, and may reduce coverage for millions by 2034.

Expiration of Enhanced ACA Subsidies Threatens Coverage and Raises Federal Spending Debate

The potential expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies at the end of 2024 could lead to significant premium increases and coverage losses, intensifying debates on federal healthcare spending and insurance affordability.

UnitedHealth to Exit Medicare Advantage Plans in 16 Counties Amid Cost and Reimbursement Challenges

UnitedHealth will stop offering Medicare Advantage plans in 16 U.S. counties by 2026 due to CMS funding cuts and rising healthcare costs, impacting 180,000 members and shifting focus to sustainable care models.