Tag: Medicaid

Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Crackdown Threatens Disability Support Services

Minnesota's intensified Medicaid fraud audits target programs aiding disabled individuals, risking funding pauses and impacting home health services amid efforts to safeguard taxpayer resources.

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz Advises Federal Staff on Holiday Portion Control

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz provides holiday season health and portion control advice to CMS employees to promote wellness during federal insurance program administration.

Senate Healthcare Vote: GOP Proposes HSAs as Alternative to Obamacare Subsidies

Senate Republicans propose health savings accounts as an alternative to expiring Obamacare subsidies in an upcoming vote, highlighting challenges in bipartisan healthcare reform.

Suzanne McCarthy's Legacy in Arkansas Public Health and Policy Reform

Learn about Suzanne McCarthy's impact on Arkansas public health through her leadership in major health initiatives and reforms with ACHI.

Expiration of Premium Caps Could Trigger Major Health Insurance Cost Increases

Expiration of health insurance premium caps may cause significant cost increases for U.S. families, with some facing nearly 60% premium hikes and high costs for older adults.

Senate Republicans Propose HSA-Focused Alternative to Extend Obamacare Subsidies

Senate Republicans unveil a plan to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies by redirecting funds to Healthcare Savings Accounts, offering an alternative to Democrat proposals amid bipartisan negotiations.

Affordable Care Act: An Intersection of Healthcare Reform and Racial Equity

Explore the Affordable Care Act's role in reducing racial health disparities and its impact on U.S. healthcare reform and insurance markets.

Key Developments in Skilled Nursing, Medicare Advantage Reforms, Medicaid Hearing Aid Coverage, and Alzheimer’s Care

Explore recent updates on skilled nursing care value, Medicare Advantage regulatory reforms, Medicaid hearing aid coverage expansion, and Alzheimer's treatment benefits impacting U.S. insurance and long-term care markets.

Medicaid Non-Expansion States Face Uninsured Spike as ACA Subsidies Expire

Expiration of ACA subsidies causes significant uninsured rate increase in Republican-led non-Medicaid expansion states, disrupting insurance markets and affordability.

CMS Issues Guidance on Medicaid Community Engagement and Eligibility Reforms

CMS releases new guidance for states on implementing Medicaid community engagement and eligibility reforms under the Working Families Tax Cut legislation to promote sustainability and efficiency.