The recent Republican tax legislation will trigger automatic Medicare payment cuts starting in 2026 due to sequestration mandated by the Budget Control Act, impacting provider reimbursements through 2034.
Medicare faces evolving opportunities and challenges in covering weight loss drugs through legislation like the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act and federal demonstration projects. Drug adherence and cost-effectiveness remain key issues.
Recent Republican-led legislative changes delay Medicare drug price negotiations for costly cancer treatments, maintaining high patient costs and impacting seniors and disabled Americans.
The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' introduces sweeping changes to US health and P&C insurance, including Medicaid cuts, ACA subsidy restrictions, and new tax incentives, reshaping market dynamics through 2034.
Senate Democrats introduce legislation to reverse Republican healthcare cuts and permanently extend ACA premium tax credits, impacting coverage for millions.
Rep. Josh Harder urges immediate federal action to convene the 2025 White House Conference on Aging, addressing the growing long-term care challenges for U.S. seniors and caregiver shortages.
The new reconciliation bill increases the federal deficit, reduces health and nutrition support, raises utility costs, and affects clean energy jobs, impacting the U.S. middle class and economy.
Investigative reports reveal healthcare and insurance sector campaign donations shaping state legislative healthcare policies, highlighting impacts on Medicaid and regulatory oversight.
Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet co-sponsors bill to make ACA enhanced premium tax credits permanent, aiming to prevent a $700 average premium increase in Mid-Michigan. Legislative effort targets health insurance cost stabilization.
The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act introduces expanded Medicare coverage for obesity screenings, specialists, and medications, aiming to reduce obesity-related diseases and healthcare costs among seniors.
