Medicare Cuts Fund Medicaid Expansion Under ACA, Impacting Hospital Finances
Summary of Medicare payment reductions used to fund Medicaid expansion under ACA, highlighting impact on hospital financial stability and Medicare's long-term obligations.
Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment Rule Advances Program Integrity and Coverage
The 2024 Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment rule enhances coverage continuity, reduces administrative burden, and strengthens program integrity by modernizing verification and enrollment processes. Potential repeal risks inefficiency and coverage gaps.
Impact of Proposed Federal Medicaid Cuts on Washington State Healthcare and Economy
Explore the potential impacts of proposed federal Medicaid cuts on Washington state's healthcare system, rural hospitals, Medicaid beneficiaries, and state economy.
AUA 2025 Advocacy Priorities: Medicare Reform, Workforce, AI, and Drug Shortages
Explore the American Urological Association's 2025 advocacy priorities focused on Medicare payment reform, workforce expansion, prior authorization reforms, drug shortages, and AI integration in healthcare.
Supreme Court Reviews Constitutionality of HHS Preventive Services Task Force Appointment Power
The Supreme Court evaluates the constitutionality of the HHS Secretary's power to appoint members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, impacting federal health coverage mandates under the Affordable Care Act.
Medicaid Coverage Awareness Lags Amid Growing Role of Private Plans and State Branding
Misunderstandings about Medicaid enrollment persist due to state program branding and private insurer administration, complicating policy debates on federal funding cuts.
Medicare Primary Care Shifts Toward Hospital and Multispecialty Practices
Study shows Medicare primary care visits shifting from physician offices to hospital-affiliated and multispecialty practices, influenced by ACA funding and Medicare reimbursement policies.
Aetna Exits ACA Marketplaces as CMS Launches Fraud Center and Milken Advances Women's Health
Aetna plans ACA marketplace exit in 2026 as CMS launches a new fraud center. Milken Institute forms Women's Health Network amid healthcare system shifts.
FY 2026 Budget Proposes Defunding Critical Medicare Assistance Program SHIP
The FY 2026 federal budget draft includes a proposal to defund the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides vital Medicare enrollment and counseling services to nearly 2 million beneficiaries annually.
Colorado Prepares for Federal Medicaid Funding Cuts Impacting State Budget
Colorado braces for up to $1 billion in potential federal Medicaid funding cuts, threatening state budget and healthcare services amid Congressional Republican budget proposals.