Senator Mark Kelly warns of rising health insurance premiums and rural hospital closures if ACA tax credits lapse amid stalled government negotiations.

Medicare telehealth waivers enabling expanded coverage during COVID-19 expire in 2025. Providers must prepare for significant Medicare and regulatory changes affecting telehealth reimbursement and compliance.

The U.S. government faces a funding deadlock with stalled negotiations impacting Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding. Insurance market stakeholders should monitor potential disruptions and policy changes amid looming shutdown risks.

AAASWFL's SHINE Program offers free Medicare counseling for Southwest Florida beneficiaries during the 2025 Open Enrollment Period, facilitating informed insurance decisions and fraud awareness.

Federal budget cuts to Medicaid pose risks to coverage and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, affecting millions reliant on specialized care and long-term support.

Contract disputes between hospital systems and insurers like Anthem disrupt coverage for tens of thousands of patients in 2025, reflecting rising tensions in payer-provider negotiations amid consolidation and federal budget cuts. Insights into impacts on healthcare access and regulatory responses.

States like North Carolina and Idaho are reducing Medicaid provider payments due to budget shortfalls, risking healthcare access for vulnerable populations and straining provider networks.

Susan McGeehan received the W. Fred Cottrell Alumni Award for leadership in Medicaid managed care, LTSS, and integrated aging services, shaping policy and practice in long-term care.

New York residents face an average 38% monthly health premium increase if ACA tax credits expire, risking coverage loss. Medicaid cuts and budget gaps threaten state health plans.

Medicare to pilot AI-driven preauthorization program in six states as federal budget cuts threaten program funding and patient access.