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Missouri Mammography Coverage Expansion Drives 45% Increase in Medicaid Screening

Missouri's expanded Medicaid mammography coverage leads to a 45% increase in screening rates and higher adoption of advanced imaging technologies, enhancing early breast cancer detection and preventive care.

OBBBA Caps State-Directed Payments in Medicaid Managed Care, Reshaping Value-Based Payment Programs

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) establishes statutory caps on state-directed payments in Medicaid managed care, centralizing federal control and impacting value-based payment reforms. CMS expected to issue guidance on implementation.

One Big Beautiful Bill Reshapes U.S. Healthcare Payment and Delivery

Explore how the One Big Beautiful Bill is transforming U.S. healthcare payment models, Medicaid work requirements, ACA subsidies, and rural hospital funding dynamics with expert analysis from Marwood Group.

Minnesota Medicaid Cuts Under New Law Impact Eligibility and Healthcare Funding

Minnesota's new law introduces phased Medicaid cuts affecting eligibility, healthcare funding, and rural hospitals, with significant administrative and enrollment impacts.

Georgia Faces Health Insurance Premium Increases and Nursing Home Closures Amid Federal Budget Cuts

Georgia faces significant health insurance premium hikes and nursing home closures due to recent federal budget cuts, raising concerns over Medicaid funding and healthcare access in the state.

Specialty Drugs and Upcoding Drive Rising Medical Costs, Pressure U.S. Health Insurers

Major U.S. health insurers face rising medical costs driven by specialty drug spending and upcoding, impacting earnings and Medicaid, ACA market dynamics in 2025.

Federal Cuts to Medicaid and ACA Will Raise Costs, Increase Uninsured

New federal law cuts $911B from Medicaid and ACA, increasing uninsured rates and insurance premiums. State budgets and hospitals face rising uncompensated care costs.

Growing Network of U.S. Health System-Owned Insurance Plans Enhances Integrated Care

An overview of expanding health system-owned insurance plans across the U.S. highlighting integrated care, diverse product offerings, and enhanced provider networks.

CMS Revisits GLP-1 Drug Coverage for Obesity in Medicare, Medicaid Pilot

CMS is considering a pilot program to cover GLP-1 drugs for obesity under Medicare and Medicaid, reversing earlier policy. This evolving coverage changes obesity drug access for patients and payers.

Trump Administration Proposes Medicare, Medicaid Pilot for GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

The Trump administration proposes a Medicare and Medicaid pilot program for covering GLP-1 weight loss drugs, marking a key shift in healthcare policy and potential budget impacts.