Aetna Updates Medicare Advantage Inpatient Reimbursement Policy Effective Nov 15
Aetna implements a new inpatient reimbursement policy for Medicare Advantage plans to streamline payments and align with CMS two-midnight rule, effective Nov 15, 2023.
Federal Medicaid Cuts Threaten Oregon Healthcare Access and Provider Stability
Nearly $1 trillion in federal Medicaid cuts over nine years threaten Oregon's health coverage, impacting hospitals and rural access, with significant premium increases on ACA plans expected.
Medicaid Cuts in New Law Raise Rural Hospital Viability Concerns
New federal Medicaid cuts and funding caps pose challenges for rural hospitals, risking closures and reduced healthcare access. Analysis covers impacts, provisions, and rural healthcare responses.
NJ Supreme Court Upholds Charity Care Law Amid Declining State Funding
The New Jersey Supreme Court upheld the state's charity care law requiring hospitals to treat indigent patients despite major declines in state funding. Hospitals face financial challenges amid Medicaid cuts and ACA-driven coverage changes.
Study Warns Proposed Medicaid Cuts Could Leave 30,000 Nebraskans Uninsured
Harvard study predicts proposed Medicaid cuts could leave 30,000 Nebraskans uninsured, increase deaths, and trigger rural hospital closures due to financial strain.
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.
Proposed Medicare and Medicaid Cuts Threaten Northern California Rural Healthcare
Federal budget proposals to cut Medicare and Medicaid funding risk destabilizing rural healthcare systems in Northern California, impacting access and economic stability.