Arkansas Seeks ARHOME Medicaid Expansion Renewal, Includes Updated Work Requirements
Arkansas submits ARHOME Medicaid expansion renewal with revised work requirements and legislative Act 774 aims for $260M+ taxpayer savings.
House GOP Proposes Medicaid Funding Caps, Sparking State Budget Concerns
House Republicans propose Medicaid funding caps that could reduce federal support, impacting state budgets and Medicaid coverage for millions, particularly in expansion states like California.
SMART Health Care Act Targets Medicare Abuse & Hospital Overbilling
Rep. Spartz introduces the SMART Health Care Act to reduce Medicare and Medicaid waste, address hospital overbilling, enhance rural healthcare access, and reform the 340B drug program.
Health Insurance Coverage and Restrictions on Prescription Medications in 2025
Health insurance coverage for prescription medications declined with increased restrictions in 2025, impacted by pharmacy benefit manager policies and limited regulations.
U.S. Healthcare Budget Reconciliation Delayed Amid Medicaid, Medicare, and HHS Oversight Developments
Updates on U.S. healthcare budget reconciliation delays, Medicaid policy debates, Medicare Advantage lawsuits, HHS budget for FY 2026, and new NIH research initiatives shaping insurance and healthcare regulation.
Medicare Cuts Fund Medicaid Expansion Under ACA, Impacting Hospital Finances
Summary of Medicare payment reductions used to fund Medicaid expansion under ACA, highlighting impact on hospital financial stability and Medicare's long-term obligations.
Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment Rule Advances Program Integrity and Coverage
The 2024 Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment rule enhances coverage continuity, reduces administrative burden, and strengthens program integrity by modernizing verification and enrollment processes. Potential repeal risks inefficiency and coverage gaps.
CMMI’s Costly Failures Spotlight Inefficiencies in Federal Medicare Innovation Efforts
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation has missed cost-saving goals, increasing federal spending by billions. Policymakers consider ending CMMI amid concerns over inefficient Medicare and Medicaid reforms.
Impact of Proposed Federal Medicaid Cuts on Washington State Healthcare and Economy
Explore the potential impacts of proposed federal Medicaid cuts on Washington state's healthcare system, rural hospitals, Medicaid beneficiaries, and state economy.
Medicaid Coverage Awareness Lags Amid Growing Role of Private Plans and State Branding
Misunderstandings about Medicaid enrollment persist due to state program branding and private insurer administration, complicating policy debates on federal funding cuts.