CBO Report: Trump-Era Policies Drive Highest Health Premium Hikes in 15 Years
CBO report reveals Trump-era policy impacts causing steep health insurance premium increases and millions losing coverage, urging bipartisan legislative action.
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.
U.S. Health Insurance Premiums Rise as Tax Credits Decline, Impacting Rural Markets
Explore how rising U.S. private health insurance premiums and declining tax credits will increase costs in the individual market, with rural Americans facing disproportionate challenges in 2025-2026.
Medicaid Cuts Threaten U.S. Healthcare Jobs and Rural Economies
Medicaid cuts could reduce U.S. economic output by $183 billion and cost 408,000 jobs by 2034, with severe impacts on rural hospitals and healthcare access.
Texas Reports $329M Hospital Costs for Undocumented Patients With Limited Payment Data
Texas hospitals reported $329 million in estimated costs for care of undocumented patients from Dec 2024 to Feb 2025, highlighting gaps in payment data and uninsured care context.
CBO: House Bill Could Increase Uninsured by 16M by 2034
Analysis of House reconciliation bill shows potential 16 million increase in uninsured due to Medicaid and ACA changes and premium tax credit expirations by 2034.
Medicare Advantage Raises Cost Concerns Despite Lack of Better Outcomes
Medicare Advantage plans cost more to the federal government without proving better outcomes, raising concerns over private insurer payments and patient access.
House GOP Plan Could End Coverage for Millions by 2034
The House Republican plan to cut Medicaid and ACA subsidies may cause nearly 15 million people to lose health insurance by 2034, reversing years of coverage gains. Learn about policy impacts and regulatory shifts.
New York Medicaid Consolidation Risks Health Insurance Access for Home Care Workers
New York's Medicaid consolidation under PPL jeopardizes health insurance coverage for thousands of home care workers by offering inadequate and unaffordable plans, risking ACA marketplace eligibility and exposing gaps in Medicaid managed care reforms.
Proposed Medicare and Medicaid Cuts Threaten Northern California Rural Healthcare
Federal budget proposals to cut Medicare and Medicaid funding risk destabilizing rural healthcare systems in Northern California, impacting access and economic stability.