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Ohio Medicaid Enrollment Drops Amid National Post-Pandemic Unwinding

Over 600,000 Ohioans have been disenrolled from Medicaid since 2023 amid a national unwinding process post-COVID, raising concerns about coverage and healthcare access.

Medicare Sequestration Cuts Triggered by 2026 Due to New Tax Bill

The recent Republican tax legislation will trigger automatic Medicare payment cuts starting in 2026 due to sequestration mandated by the Budget Control Act, impacting provider reimbursements through 2034.

Timeline for Key Insurance and Social Program Changes in 2025-2028 Budget

Explore the timeline for significant tax breaks starting in 2025 and social program cuts beginning in 2028 under the new GOP-led federal budget, with implications for insurance and social welfare policy.

Medicare Part A Fund Projected to Be Insolvent by 2033, Three Years Sooner Than Expected

The Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance Trust Fund is projected to be insolvent by 2033, accelerating concerns about Medicare's long-term financial sustainability amid rising healthcare costs and aging beneficiaries.

Senate Proposes Deeper Medicaid Cuts, Sparing Medicare Advantage Insurers

Senate Republicans advance aggressive Medicaid cuts for low-income and disabled populations while sparing Medicare Advantage insurers, impacting health insurance markets.

Georgia Medicaid Cuts Could Increase Uninsured Rates and Strain State Budget

Proposed cuts to Georgia Medicaid and ACA tax credits may raise uninsured rates and impact the state budget, with work requirements and expansion debates ongoing.

Texas Hospitals Treat Tens of Thousands of Unauthorized Patients, Costs Run into Millions

Texas hospitals have treated tens of thousands of patients not lawfully present in the U.S., with care costs reaching millions. State efforts seek to formalize reporting and address uncompensated care burdens.

The Affordable Care Act at 15: Evolution and Future Impact on U.S. Health Insurance

Exploring the 15-year journey of the Affordable Care Act, its impact on U.S. health insurance, and future challenges as subsidies near expiration in 2025.

President Trump Signs Executive Order Delaying Medicare Drug Price Negotiations

President Trump's executive order delays Medicare drug price negotiations, favoring pharmaceutical companies and potentially increasing drug costs for the public.

U.S. Insurance Industry Trends: Notable Updates on Prior Authorization

Explore significant updates in the U.S. insurance industry related to prior authorization, including federal and state legislative shifts, and the deployment of AI technology.