Maryland’s Medicaid Cuts Challenge Access to Primary Care and Long-Term Support
Maryland’s $2.7B Medicaid funding cuts tighten eligibility and reduce access to primary and specialty care, impacting long-term care and rural health providers.
Massachusetts Faces Public Health Insurance Losses Amid Federal Budget Cuts
Federal budget cuts are reducing public health insurance in Massachusetts, affecting DACA recipients and low-income immigrants, with significant impacts on Medicaid and health safety net programs.
Trump Administration Healthcare Regulatory Agenda Update 2025
Overview of the 2025 federal healthcare regulatory agenda under the Trump administration, including Medicare rules, ACA integrity measures, and ongoing regulatory reviews impacting healthcare compliance and payer/provider operations.
AM Best Downgrades US Health Insurance Outlook Amid Rising Costs and Utilization
AM Best revises US health insurance outlook to negative due to rising medical utilization, increased specialty drug use, and regulatory challenges impacting Medicare Advantage and Medicaid programs. Premiums projected to rise up to 60% by 2025.
House Resolution 1 Alters Medicare and Medicaid Eligibility with Broad Market Impact
House Resolution 1 enacts major Medicare and Medicaid reforms, affecting millions of Americans including immigrants and low-income families, with implications for insurance markets and healthcare providers.
CMS Halts New Medicaid 1115 Waivers for Workforce Initiatives
CMS will not approve new Medicaid 1115 waivers for workforce initiatives, shifting federal support away from addressing provider shortages via these programs. This change affects state capacity to invest in Medicaid workforce development.
CMS Launches New Verification Process to Enhance Medicaid and CHIP Integrity
CMS introduces a new verification process for Medicaid and CHIP to ensure enrollee eligibility, safeguard taxpayer funds, and enhance program integrity with state-level review and enforcement.
2024 Health Policy Updates: Medicaid, Medicare, Telehealth, and Administrative Reforms
An in-depth analysis of 2024 U.S. healthcare policy updates affecting Medicaid, Medicare payments, telehealth, and administrative reforms impacting medical groups and physicians.
CMS Data and State Audits Expose Fraud Risks in Medicaid and Obamacare Exchanges
New CMS data and state audits reveal rising fraud risks and improper payments in Medicaid and Obamacare exchanges, prompting regulatory reforms to enhance program integrity and protect taxpayer funds.
Wellth Raises $36M to Expand AI-Driven Patient Engagement for Medicaid and Medicare
Wellth secures $36 million Series C funding to enhance its AI-driven platform that improves medication adherence and preventive care in Medicare Advantage and Medicaid populations.