Tag: Medicaid

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.

2024 U.S. Nursing Home Costs Highlight Financial Planning Importance

Explore the 2024 nursing home costs across U.S. states, Medicare coverage limitations, Medicaid eligibility rules, and financial planning strategies for long-term elder care.

Senior Connection's CEO Moses Dixon Boosts Healthcare Access for Older Adults

Moses Dixon leads Senior Connection in expanding healthcare access for older adults through innovative mobile clinics and housing initiatives amid Medicaid cuts and ACA changes.

The Rise and Implications of Viatical Settlements During the Early AIDS Crisis

Explore the historical emergence and market implications of viatical settlements during the AIDS crisis, highlighting regulatory and healthcare policy impacts in the U.S.

Health Insurance Inflation and Policy Challenges Shape Market Dynamics in 2026

Explore the rising health insurance costs projected for 2026 and policy challenges affecting the Affordable Care Act, market competition, and healthcare affordability in the U.S.

UnitedHealthcare Unveils Broad 2026 Policy Updates Affecting Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial Plans

Explore UnitedHealthcare’s extensive 2026 policy and program updates for Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial health plans, including coverage expansions, referral changes, and streamlined prior authorizations.

CMS Proposes Medicare Advantage Bonus Return, $13B Insurer Impact

CMS's Medicare Advantage proposal reintroduces the reward factor, affecting insurer payments by $13B, and phases out the inpatient-only list, impacting outpatient care and rural health strategies.

Study Finds Racial Disparities in Physician Payments for Outpatient Care

A national study reveals significant racial disparities in physician payments for outpatient care, driven largely by Medicaid reimbursement differences, highlighting systemic inequities in US healthcare.

Federal Cuts to ACA Subsidies Threaten New York’s Essential Plan Coverage

Federal budget and policy changes in Washington will force many New Yorkers off the Essential Plan, causing significant premium hikes and coverage losses, threatening progress in the state's health insurance landscape.

Texas Shifts Dual Eligible Integration to Integrated D-SNP Model in 2026

Texas HHSC to transition from Dual Demonstration Program to Integrated Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) model in 2026, enhancing Medicare and Medicaid integration for dual eligibles in STAR+PLUS.