Nebraska Could See 54,000 Lose Coverage if ACA Tax Credits Expire
Nebraska may lose 54,000 insured individuals as ACA enhanced tax credits expire and federal tax legislation impacts Medicaid and coverage rates, says latest health policy analysis.
S&P Global Warns Medicaid Cuts Threaten Healthcare Providers’ Financial Stability
S&P Global Ratings warns that proposed Medicaid funding cuts and reimbursement freezes may impact U.S. healthcare providers' financial stability, potentially reducing care access and increasing costs.
Major U.S. Insurers Commit to Streamlining Prior Authorization by 2027
Top U.S. insurers including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Cigna, and UnitedHealthCare pledge to streamline prior authorization by 2027, improving patient access and reducing provider burden.
US Health Insurers Pledge to Simplify Prior Authorization by 2027
Major US health insurers commit to streamlining prior authorization to speed medical approvals and reduce patient/provider friction by 2027.
Walmart Launches Personalized Nutrition Program Targeting Medicare and Medicaid Customers
Walmart introduces a personalized nutrition and wellness program for Medicare and Medicaid users, leveraging data to enhance consumer health and challenge competitors like Costco.
Public Opinion Divides on Congressional Health Care Bill Impacting Medicaid and ACA
Public opinion is sharply divided on the Congressional health care bill proposing Medicaid spending cuts and ACA changes amid rising favorability for both programs.
Study Warns Proposed Medicaid Cuts Could Leave 30,000 Nebraskans Uninsured
Harvard study predicts proposed Medicaid cuts could leave 30,000 Nebraskans uninsured, increase deaths, and trigger rural hospital closures due to financial strain.
House Budget Bill Targets Medicaid Cuts Affecting Older Adults' Coverage
The US House budget reconciliation bill proposes Medicaid spending cuts and enrollment reductions, significantly impacting adults aged 50 and older with complex care needs. Changes include work requirements and eligibility redetermination, affecting dual-eligible and Medicaid-only populations.
Medicaid Provider Tax Changes in ACA Expansion States Could Cut Funding and Coverage
The proposed reduction and moratorium on Medicaid provider taxes in ACA expansion states could significantly cut federal Medicaid spending, impact hospital funding, and reduce coverage.
New Jersey Faces $19 Billion Health Care Spending Cuts Under Proposed Federal Budget
Proposed federal budget cuts could slash New Jersey's health care spending by $19 billion over nine years, impacting Medicaid, ACA subsidies, hospitals, and insurance premiums, with significant effects on vulnerable populations and the state's economy.