New Bill Proposes Medicare Copay Cap for Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Bipartisan legislation aims to cap Medicare coinsurance costs for services at ambulatory surgical centers, promoting cost-effective healthcare and reducing patient expenses.
Challenges in Passing GOP Domestic Agenda Spark Medicaid and Deficit Debates
House Freedom Caucus challenges Republican leadership on Medicaid payment cuts and deficit spending in major domestic agenda bill, affecting GOP unity and legislative timing.
House Committee Advances GOP Medicaid Overhaul with $625B Cuts
House Energy and Commerce Committee advances Republican Medicaid overhaul expected to cut federal spending by $625 billion, introduce work requirements, and impact 10 million Americans' coverage.
Oklahoma Governor Vetoes Bipartisan Bill Extending Eviction Timelines
Oklahoma Governor vetoed Senate Bill 128, which would have extended eviction timelines to aid tenants. The veto raises debates on balancing landlord interests and tenant protections amid rising eviction rates.
House Ways and Means Committee Marathon Markup Tackles Major Tax, Healthcare Bill
The House Ways and Means committee conducted an unprecedented marathon markup session exceeding 18 hours to debate President Trump's comprehensive tax and healthcare bill, including critical Medicaid and ACA amendments. This intense legislative process highlights challenges in shaping U.S. healthcare and tax policy.
Alabama Lawmakers Propose Bridge to Medicaid Act for Uninsured Residents
Alabama Democrats propose the Bridge to Medicaid Act to extend health insurance subsidies to over 100,000 uninsured low-income residents in the state, addressing gaps from Medicaid non-expansion.
House Republicans Propose $880B Medicaid Cuts to Fund Tax Breaks
House Republicans propose $880 billion in Medicaid cuts as part of major healthcare legislation aiming to fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks, stirring significant health policy debate.
Louisiana Legislative Session Targets Auto Insurance Reforms to Lower High Premiums
Louisiana lawmakers focus on auto insurance reforms to reduce the nation's highest premiums by addressing high bodily injury claims and tort litigation.
Rhode Island Proposes Major Updates to Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act
Rhode Island Senate Bill S1015 proposes comprehensive reforms to unfair claims settlement practices, enhancing standards for appraisal, direct payments, and total loss determinations in auto insurance.
U.S. Healthcare Budget Reconciliation Delayed Amid Medicaid, Medicare, and HHS Oversight Developments
Updates on U.S. healthcare budget reconciliation delays, Medicaid policy debates, Medicare Advantage lawsuits, HHS budget for FY 2026, and new NIH research initiatives shaping insurance and healthcare regulation.