Tag: Medicaid

CMS Notifies 103,000 Medicare Beneficiaries of Fraudulent Account Breach

CMS alerts 103,000 Medicare beneficiaries of a recent scam involving fraudulent Medicare.gov account creations, exposing sensitive personal and healthcare data. Learn about CMS's cybersecurity response and prevention measures.

Federal Judge Halts Key CMS Staffing Rules for Long-Term Care Facilities

A federal court has blocked key staffing requirements in the 2024 CMS rule for long-term care facilities, creating regulatory uncertainty amid ongoing litigation and legislative attempts to pause implementation until 2034.

Humana Expands Medicaid Managed Care with Virginia Cardinal Care

Humana Healthy Horizons now offers Medicaid managed care coverage to Virginia Cardinal Care beneficiaries, enhancing integrated health services and behavioral health support.

Nevada Launches Nevada Health Authority to Centralize Health Insurance Programs

Nevada establishes the Nevada Health Authority to consolidate Medicaid, ACA exchange, and public employee benefits for improved purchasing power and coverage options effective July 1.

Centene Stock Falls Amid Higher Health Costs; Dow Slips on Surprise Jobs Data

Centene stock falls sharply due to higher health costs, impacting Medicaid and ACA insurers as Dow Jones slips on unexpected jobs data. Analyze market impacts for U.S. insurance professionals.

Senate Passes Tax Bill Cutting $1 Trillion From Health Care Spending

Senate Republicans approved a tax bill reducing health care spending by $1 trillion over 10 years, affecting 12 million Americans' insurance coverage and state Medicaid programs.

Senate Advances Major Tax and Spending Bill Amid Medicaid and Debt Concerns

The Senate pushes forward a large tax cut and spending bill with significant Medicaid cuts and a projected $3.3 trillion debt increase over 10 years, amid internal GOP opposition and policy debates.

Astrana Health Q1 2025 Results Show Margin Pressure Amid Growth Investments

Astrana Health's Q1 2025 earnings reveal revenue growth offset by margin compression due to Medicaid utilization and integration investments. Key focus on full-risk contracts and regulatory renewals.

Medicaid Cuts in GOP Budget Bill Threaten Rural Healthcare and Coverage Gains

The GOP budget bill proposes Medicaid cuts that risk reversing coverage gains and strain rural healthcare systems, impacting millions including 660,000 in North Carolina.

Comprehensive Overview of Medicaid's Scope and Challenges in Colorado

Explore the extensive Medicaid program in Colorado, covering eligibility, enrollment trends, federal expansions, recent policy shifts, and the impact of work requirements and immigrant coverage programs.