Tag: Medicaid

Critical Gaps and Insurance Barriers in U.S. Ventilator Care Challenge Patients and Providers

Explore the challenges faced by ventilator-dependent patients in the U.S., including nursing home shortages, insurance coverage barriers, and innovative care models amid Medicaid funding pressures.

Pennsylvania Reports Highest Child Uninsurance in a Decade Amid Medicaid Cuts

Pennsylvania faces a decade-high in uninsured children amid federal Medicaid cuts and rising marketplace costs, impacting access to affordable pediatric coverage. Key disparities and regional data included.

HHS Ends Longstanding Public Comment Requirement, Drawing Industry Concern

The Department of Health and Human Services ends the Richardson Waiver, impacting public notice and comment in healthcare rulemaking. Industry groups express concerns over transparency and stakeholder engagement.

New York Faces Major ACA Insurance Premium Hikes and Coverage Changes in 2026

New York State braces for significant ACA insurance premium increases and Essential Plan eligibility cuts in 2026 due to federal subsidy cuts and budget reforms affecting low- and middle-income families.

Hospital Closures Surge Amid GOP-Driven Healthcare Funding Cuts

Over 600 U.S. healthcare providers face closure due to significant Republican-led Medicaid and ACA funding cuts, impacting access and insurance premiums.

U.S. Prospective MFN Pricing Could Balance Drug Costs and Innovation

Explore how the U.S. prospective most-favored-nation (MFN) pricing strategy aims to lower drug prices while preserving pharmaceutical innovation and encouraging fair global contributions to R&D funding.

NY Health Insurance Costs to Rise in 2026 Amid ACA Subsidy Cuts and Essential Plan Changes

New York faces rising health insurance premiums in 2026 due to federal ACA subsidy cuts and state Essential Plan eligibility changes, impacting thousands of residents and small businesses.

Congress Faces Deadline to Address Expiring ACA Subsidies Amid Premium Spike Risk

Congress must resolve the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies to prevent sharp health insurance premium increases and address divided Republican and Democratic approaches amid upcoming midterm elections.

Illinois Physician Charged with Over $1M Medicaid and Medicare Fraud

Illinois physician faces multiple felony charges for stealing over $1 million in Medicaid and Medicare payments through fraudulent billing practices involving unlicensed medical services.

U.S. Health Policy Update: Medicaid Work Rules, Medicare Changes, and ACA Uncertainty

Comprehensive update on U.S. health policy covering Medicaid work exemptions, Medicare Advantage financial reforms, ACA subsidy debates, and public health regulatory shifts impacting insurers and providers.