California warns of 28 hospitals and 15 nursing homes at closure risk due to federal healthcare funding changes. Attorney General challenges policies impacting Affordable Care Act and vaccine access.

Explore the impact of major Medicaid cuts, ACA subsidy eliminations, nursing home funding delays, and healthcare cost increases following the 2026 federal budget changes affecting the U.S. healthcare system.

Medicare's pay-for-performance programs face criticism for inefficacy and inequity. Experts advocate shifting to supportive models rewarding incremental improvement and incorporating patient-reported outcomes to enhance quality care.

Congress returns from recess with five key U.S. health policy priorities including FY26 appropriations, OTC drug fee program reauthorization, drug pricing reform, Medicare/Medicaid extenders, and ACA tax credits.

Explore how frequent health insurance churn in the U.S. reduces insurers' incentives to invest in preventive care and chronic disease management, worsening health outcomes and increasing costs.

CMS to start AI-driven prior authorization pilot for traditional Medicare in Washington and five other states in 2026, targeting low-value procedures to reduce waste and improve compliance while maintaining clinician oversight.

CMS extends the AHEAD Model to 2035, introducing payment reforms and transparency to improve Medicare cost control, prevention, and population health outcomes.

Explore how Medicare Advantage's growth reshapes retiree coverage, employer health benefits, and taxpayer costs amid evolving Medicare policy and enrollment trends.

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks outlines Medicaid reforms, rural healthcare funding, and economic growth initiatives for Southeast Iowa, emphasizing sustainability and community engagement requirements.

AdvaMed raises patient safety and legal concerns over CMS's proposed Medicare competitive bidding programme restart for durable medical equipment and devices.