Tag: Medicaid

Medicaid Cuts Threaten Rural Hospital Viability in Washington

Medicaid funding cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act jeopardize rural hospitals in Washington by increasing uncompensated care and risking closures, threatening access to essential healthcare services for 350,000 Medicaid enrollees.

Persistent Racial Disparities in U.S. Maternal and Infant Health Highlighted Amid Policy Shifts

This analysis details persistent racial disparities in U.S. maternal and infant health outcomes, explores social determinants and systemic factors, and assesses the impact of recent federal policy changes on healthcare access and equity.

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans Advocates for Eliminating Affordable Care Act

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans calls for eliminating Obamacare amid federal spending cuts debate, facing criticism over Medicaid cuts and healthcare access in rural areas.

Senator Murray Urges GOP to Extend ACA Tax Credits Amid Premium Hikes

Senator Patty Murray calls on Republicans for a clean extension of ACA premium tax credits to prevent soaring health insurance costs affecting millions nationwide.

ACA Tax Credit Expiration and Medicaid Cuts Threaten Healthcare Access in US

Expiring ACA tax credits and Medicaid cuts risk increasing healthcare costs and reducing access for millions in the US, impacting insurance coverage and small businesses.

Judge Blocks Medicaid Cuts to Nonprofit Reproductive Health Providers

A federal judge grants preliminary injunction against Medicaid funding cuts affecting nonprofit reproductive health providers under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, impacting compliance across multiple states.

U.S. Medicaid and ACA Coverage Face Significant Policy Changes by 2025

By 2025, expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies and Medicaid funding cuts are poised to reshape U.S. health coverage, with new eligibility rules and rural grants influencing state programs and providers.

New Democrat Coalition Unveils Comprehensive U.S. Health Care Action Plan

The New Democrat Coalition released a Health Care Action Plan targeting healthcare affordability, access expansions, and protections for Medicaid and Medicare, proposing over 45 actionable policy reforms. The plan addresses cost reduction, rural healthcare support, behavioral health, women's health services, and counters health misinformation.

US Congress Advances Healthcare Legislation; FDA Launches Agentic AI; CMS Updates Payments

Overview of US Congressional healthcare legislation, FDA's AI modernization, CMS payment reforms, and key trade agreements influencing the insurance landscape in 2025.

Healthcare Access Disparities for Immigrant Children Amid Changing US Policy

Study reveals immigrant children face higher uninsurance and barriers to care amid federal and state policy shifts affecting Medicaid, CHIP, and ACA coverage eligibility.