Medicaid Cuts and ACA Changes Hit Non-Expansion States Hard
New federal budget law containing Medicaid funding cuts and ACA changes disproportionately impact Medicaid non-expansion states, increasing uninsured numbers and straining rural hospitals.
Affordable Care Act Subsidies and Medicaid Expansion Under Congressional Debate
Congress debates the future of Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid expansion, impacting health insurance affordability and healthcare access across many states.
Affordable Care Act's Impact and Political Resistance in U.S. Healthcare
Exploring the Affordable Care Act's comprehensive approach to reducing racial health disparities and the political opposition shaping U.S. healthcare policy.
CMS Issues Guidance on Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements Starting 2027
CMS releases preliminary guidance for states to implement Medicaid community engagement requirements by 2027, detailing eligibility, exemptions, verification, and compliance procedures.
Court Upholds Congressional Authority on Health Care Reform Enhancing Coverage Protections
Court ruling confirms Congressional power to enact health care reform, supporting Medicaid expansion and anti-discrimination insurance protections in California and nationwide.
North Carolina Faces Rising Health Insurance Premiums and Medicaid Changes in 2026
Explore how new federal legislation will raise health insurance premiums, expand Medicaid work requirements, and affect healthcare funding in North Carolina starting in 2026.
Gulf South States Rank Lowest in 2025 Medicare Scorecard for Access and Quality
The 2025 Commonwealth Fund Medicare Scorecard ranks Gulf South states lowest nationally due to challenges in access, quality, costs, and population health for older adults and disabled Medicare beneficiaries.
Federal Court Halts ACA Eligibility Changes; Supreme Court Blocks NIH Funding Restoration
Federal court pauses ACA eligibility changes while Supreme Court blocks NIH grant restorations, impacting healthcare policy and funding. Explore implications for insurance and Medicaid expansion.
Trump-Era Policies Drive Rising ACA Marketplace Premiums, Burden Rural Residents
Analysis shows Trump-era policies and tax credit expirations will significantly raise ACA marketplace premiums, disproportionately impacting rural residents in 32 states.
Impact of 2025 Federal Legislation on Medicare and Medicaid Coverage
Explore the implications of the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Medicare and Medicaid programs, focusing on coverage changes, eligibility hurdles, and the impact on rural hospitals and long-term care.