New York Faces Major Health Care Funding Cuts Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Medicaid and healthcare funding cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act threaten New York's health system, impacting providers, coverage access, and insurance costs.
New Bill Proposes Tax Deduction for Flood Insurance Premiums in Florida
The Flood Insurance Relief Act aims to provide tax deductions on flood insurance premiums for middle-income homeowners in Florida, addressing low coverage rates and rising costs in flood-prone areas.
CMS and Insurers Launch AI-Driven Medicare Prior Authorization Reforms
CMS introduces WISeR model using AI to expedite Medicare prior authorizations while insurers enhance processes to cut waste and improve care approval speeds.
Medicaid Cuts in Budget Bill Threaten Coverage for Chronic Pain Patients
New budget bill cuts nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid, introducing work requirements and reducing coverage for chronic pain patients. States face complex implementation challenges impacting healthcare access and insurance markets.
Oklahoma Medicaid Work Requirements Pose Challenges Amid Low Employer Coverage
Senator Lankford supports Medicaid work requirements that may increase uninsured rates in Oklahoma due to low employer health coverage. Analysis of policy impact and healthcare challenges.
Senate Republicans Consider Medicare Advantage Upcoding Reforms to Fund Tax Cuts
U.S. Senate Republicans are reviewing Medicare Advantage upcoding practices to reduce federal spending and support tax cut proposals, focusing on reforming provider payment inflation.
Louisiana 2025 Budget and Insurance Reforms Address Homeowners and Auto Challenges
Louisiana's 2025 legislative session concluded with key budget approvals and insurance reforms including tax credits for fortified roofs, auto insurance penalties, and measures affecting homeowners and commercial vehicle insurance.
Senate GOP Eyes Medicare Advantage Billing Reforms Amid Budget Cuts
Senate Republicans consider reforms to Medicare Advantage billing and Medicaid cuts in budget talks, impacting millions of health insurance beneficiaries over the next decade.
Louisiana Advances Tax Credit for Fortified Roofs Amid Insurance Crisis
Louisiana Senate advances SB-28 to offer up to $10,000 tax credits for fortified roofs, aiming to reduce home insurance losses and stabilize rising premiums.
ASTRO Supports Prior Authorization Reform in Medicare Advantage to Improve Cancer Care
ASTRO backs bipartisan legislation to reform Medicare Advantage prior authorization, aiming to reduce cancer treatment delays and improve care outcomes.