New budget bill cuts nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid, introducing work requirements and reducing coverage for chronic pain patients. States face complex implementation challenges impacting healthcare access and insurance markets.

Overview of significant 2025 US federal policy changes affecting Medicaid, prior authorization reforms, vaccine recommendations, mental health crisis support, and education funding in Kansas.

House Republicans' Medicaid cuts jeopardize behavioral health access for millions, impacting vulnerable and rural communities with high mental illness and opioid overdose rates.

Insurance ghost networks with outdated provider directories delay patient access to care and increase costs. Legal actions and AI solutions highlight challenges in maintaining accurate in-network provider listings.

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.

Maryland's Department of Health struggles with psychiatric bed shortages, leading to legal challenges and increased judicial fines amid mounting patient backlogs.

Holly Hill mental health hospital in North Carolina addresses CMS and NCDHHS compliance issues to maintain Medicare program eligibility. Follow-up inspection results pending.

An analysis of proposed Medicaid cuts in Minnesota and their potential impact on residents, focusing on health care access and challenges faced by recipients.

Guardian Life Insurance enhances member wellness by offering Peloton App access, supporting physical and mental health for Group Benefits members.