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Policy Focus on Medicaid Reform, Rural Healthcare and Economic Growth in Southeast Iowa

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks outlines Medicaid reforms, rural healthcare funding, and economic growth initiatives for Southeast Iowa, emphasizing sustainability and community engagement requirements.

ACA Premiums to Spike 18% in 2026 Amid Policy Shifts and Rising Costs

ACA insurance premiums are set to increase by a median 18% in 2026 due to rising healthcare costs and legislative changes, with potential coverage losses and affordability challenges ahead.

Healthcare Policy and Insurance Coverage Spotlighted Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Healthcare policy and insurance coverage issues, including Medicaid cuts and ACA subsidy expirations, are central to the 2026 U.S. midterm elections amid regulatory challenges at CDC and HHS.

Florida Faces Health Insurance Crisis as ACA Tax Credits Expire in 2025

Florida risks a major health insurance crisis as ACA premium tax credits expire in 2025, threatening coverage for millions and increasing premiums significantly, especially in Miami-Dade.

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.