Medicaid's Rising Costs Challenge U.S. Fiscal Sustainability
Explore the challenges of rising Medicaid costs in the U.S. and why reforming its financing structure is critical to federal budget sustainability and healthcare policy.
CBO Projects Nearly 11 Million to Lose Health Coverage Under GOP Tax Bill
The Congressional Budget Office projects nearly 11 million people could lose health insurance under the House GOP tax bill, primarily due to Medicaid cuts and ACA changes, impacting health coverage and insurance markets.
Proposed Health Bill May Cause 10.9 Million Medicaid Coverage Losses
A significant health insurance bill could result in 10.9 million Medicaid recipients losing coverage, affecting the U.S. insurance market and regulatory landscape.
CBO Sees $3.7T Tax Cut and Deficit Rise in Trump Tax Bill with Impact on Health Coverage
Congressional Budget Office analysis projects $3.7T tax cuts and $2.4T deficit rise under Trump tax bill, highlighting impacts on Medicaid, health coverage, and federal spending.
US House Budget Proposal Threatens Connecticut Medicaid and ACA Coverage
The US House budget bill proposes Medicaid cuts and ACA work requirements that could cause 140,000 Connecticut residents to lose coverage, raising uninsured rates and healthcare costs.
Medicaid Cuts in Federal Budget Could Cause Major Coverage and Cost Impacts in Pennsylvania
The new federal budget deal reduces Medicaid funding by $715 billion and introduces stringent work requirements and cost-sharing that could cut healthcare coverage for 600,000 Pennsylvanians, increase uncompensated care costs, and strain state healthcare systems.
Concerns Raised Over U.S. House Budget Bill's Medicaid and SNAP Cuts
The U.S. House budget reconciliation bill proposes significant Medicaid and SNAP cuts and large tax reductions, raising concerns about safety net erosion, rising federal debt, and increased income inequality.
Medicare Data Shows Trends in Home Healthcare Use for Dementia Patients
Analysis of Medicare data reveals increased home healthcare use among dementia patients from 2010-2019, with a decline post-2020 linked to staffing shortages. Highlights coverage gaps and utilization trends.
2025 Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Drop Spurs Health IT Innovation Across Payers
The 2025 decline in Medicare Advantage Star Ratings intensifies regulatory scrutiny. Black Book Research reveals health IT strategies top plans use to boost quality, member experience, and compliance across all payers.
North Carolina House Approves Health and Medicaid Budget with Service Cuts and Subsidy Increases
North Carolina’s House budget plan for fiscal years 2026-2027 includes Medicaid funding changes, child care subsidy increases, mental health service cuts, and controversy over funding for the UNC-Duke children’s hospital. Key stakeholders weigh in on implications.