Explore key 2026 changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affecting Medicaid expansion, ACA coverage, medical student loans, and provider reimbursement impacting U.S. healthcare.

Federal court ruling finds ACA unconstitutional, impacting protections for pre-existing conditions and Medicaid; public opinion shifts influence healthcare insurance markets.

The U.S. Senate will vote on competing health care proposals addressing the expiration of ACA COVID-era subsidies affecting 24M Americans, highlighting key policy differences on premium support and Medicaid funding.

Major U.S. payer-provider contracts with Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare remain unresolved heading into late 2025, with potential coverage impacts for Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans.

MaineCare updates its provider enrollment fee to $750 starting January 2026, reflecting CMS requirements. This impacts new and existing Medicaid providers in Maine form submission and fees.

New study analyzes Medicaid enrollment trends among U.S. nursing home residents, highlighting financial burdens, racial disparities, and implications for Medicaid sustainability in long-term care financing.

Minnesota's intensified Medicaid fraud audits target programs aiding disabled individuals, risking funding pauses and impacting home health services amid efforts to safeguard taxpayer resources.

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz provides holiday season health and portion control advice to CMS employees to promote wellness during federal insurance program administration.

Senate Republicans propose health savings accounts as an alternative to expiring Obamacare subsidies in an upcoming vote, highlighting challenges in bipartisan healthcare reform.

Learn about Suzanne McCarthy's impact on Arkansas public health through her leadership in major health initiatives and reforms with ACHI.