Despite strong health care job growth driving U.S. employment gains in 2025, new immigration restrictions and major Medicaid cuts threaten the sector's future workforce expansion and stability.
Georgia obtains a one-year federal extension for its Medicaid Pathways to Coverage work requirement program, with eased reporting rules and expanded eligibility, amid administrative cost scrutiny.
PhRMA introduces an online platform connecting patients with discounted pharmaceuticals as the U.S. government pressures drug companies to reform pricing and distribution.
The DOJ sues Inland Empire Health Plan for allegedly misusing $320 million in federal Medicaid surplus funds, highlighting compliance challenges in managed care programs.
Senator Mark Kelly warns of rising health insurance premiums and rural hospital closures if ACA tax credits lapse amid stalled government negotiations.
Medicare telehealth waivers enabling expanded coverage during COVID-19 expire in 2025. Providers must prepare for significant Medicare and regulatory changes affecting telehealth reimbursement and compliance.
The U.S. government faces a funding deadlock with stalled negotiations impacting Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding. Insurance market stakeholders should monitor potential disruptions and policy changes amid looming shutdown risks.
AAASWFL's SHINE Program offers free Medicare counseling for Southwest Florida beneficiaries during the 2025 Open Enrollment Period, facilitating informed insurance decisions and fraud awareness.
Federal budget cuts to Medicaid pose risks to coverage and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, affecting millions reliant on specialized care and long-term support.
Contract disputes between hospital systems and insurers like Anthem disrupt coverage for tens of thousands of patients in 2025, reflecting rising tensions in payer-provider negotiations amid consolidation and federal budget cuts. Insights into impacts on healthcare access and regulatory responses.
