S&P Global Ratings warns that proposed Medicaid funding cuts and reimbursement freezes may impact U.S. healthcare providers' financial stability, potentially reducing care access and increasing costs.

Ohio health providers like Central Ohio Primary Care begin charging fees for certain MyChart messages requiring medical expertise, reflecting broader trends in rising U.S. healthcare spending and telehealth service billing.

Explore the policy and market implications of default enrollment into Medicare Advantage versus traditional Medicare, including impacts on beneficiaries, insurers, providers, and federal budgets.