Health Exchange Enrollment Hits Record 24.3 Million for 2025 Amid Policy Shifts
Record health insurance enrollment on the 2025 exchanges driven by ACA subsidies faces uncertainty amid proposed federal cuts. CMS reports enrollment up 13%.
Medicaid Funding Challenges and Reform Opportunities Amid Expansion and Rising Costs
Explore Medicaid's fiscal challenges, expansion impact, funding imbalances, and reform options including work requirements and provider tax schemes driving federal costs.
House Republicans Propose $880B Medicaid Cuts to Fund Tax Breaks
House Republicans propose $880 billion in Medicaid cuts as part of major healthcare legislation aiming to fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks, stirring significant health policy debate.
House Committee's Medicaid Work Requirement Bill Could Cut Coverage for Millions
The House Energy & Commerce Committee proposes federal Medicaid work requirements that could reduce coverage for millions and cut health care spending by over $900 billion.
House GOP Proposes Medicaid Changes and Tax Cuts in Major Budget Bill
House Republicans propose major Medicaid reforms and extend 2017 tax cuts in a comprehensive budget bill affecting healthcare coverage and tax policy.
House Republicans Propose $4.9 Trillion Tax Breaks with Medicaid and SNAP Cuts
House Republicans propose a $4.9 trillion tax package focused on expanding tax breaks financed by Medicaid and SNAP program cuts, impacting healthcare and nutrition assistance sectors.
Medicaid Provider Taxes Fund Expansion and Provider Payments Amid Congressional Scrutiny
Provider taxes help states leverage federal Medicaid funds to expand coverage and support provider payments, but face potential cuts in Congress amid Medicaid budget debates.
Trump Orders 30-Day Deadline for Drugmakers to Lower U.S. Prescription Prices
President Trump signs an executive order setting a 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug prices in the U.S. or face new federal limits tied to international prices.
Trump Executive Order to Cut U.S. Prescription Drug Prices 30-80%
President Trump announces an executive order aiming to reduce U.S. prescription drug prices by 30-80% through a 'Most Favored Nation' pricing policy affecting healthcare and insurance markets.
Medicaid Reform Divides House Republicans Amid $1.5 Trillion Spending Cut Debate
House Republicans face internal divisions over Medicaid reform proposals tied to $1.5 trillion federal spending cuts in their budget reconciliation effort, with debate over coverage impacts and fiscal strategies.