Tag: Public Health

Sen. Cassidy Proposes Direct Patient Payments for Obamacare Subsidies

Senator Bill Cassidy outlines plans to revamp Obamacare subsidies with direct patient payments amid CDC hepatitis B vaccine guideline updates, affecting insurance regulatory landscape.

ACIP Recommends Delaying Birth Dose of Hepatitis B Vaccine for Most Infants

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends delaying the birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine for most U.S. infants, impacting vaccination schedules and healthcare policy.

New Jersey Mandates No-Cost Coverage for Childhood Immunizations Amid Federal Schedule Changes

New Jersey's Department of Banking and Insurance requires carriers to cover childhood immunizations without cost sharing, responding to federal CDC schedule changes and reinforcing state immunization requirements.

ACIP Revises Hepatitis B Vaccination Guidelines, Affecting US Immunization Policies

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices updates hepatitis B vaccination guidelines, recommending selective birth doses and serologic testing, impacting US immunization policies and insurance coverage.

Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Faces Low Enrollment and Operational Challenges

The Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program has enrolled less than 1% of eligible beneficiaries since 2018 due to administrative, referral, and awareness challenges despite proven effectiveness. CMS changes aim to improve access and provider reimbursement.

D.C. Budget Cuts Impact Safety Net Health Coverage for Low-Income Residents

Budget cuts in Washington D.C. are reducing safety net health programs, causing medical insurance loss and worsening health conditions among low-income residents.

Medicaid Enrollment Declines Amid Post-Pandemic Unwinding and Policy Changes

Medicaid enrollment declined by 1.6 million amid post-pandemic unwinding and upcoming policy changes, raising concerns about increased uninsured rates and healthcare access challenges.

Persistent Racial Disparities in U.S. Maternal and Infant Health Highlighted Amid Policy Shifts

This analysis details persistent racial disparities in U.S. maternal and infant health outcomes, explores social determinants and systemic factors, and assesses the impact of recent federal policy changes on healthcare access and equity.

Geographic and Sociodemographic Disparities in Epilepsy Incidence Among Older U.S. Adults

Study reveals geographic and sociodemographic factors driving epilepsy incidence among older U.S. adults, highlighting regional disparities and associated risk factors.

U.S. Medicaid and ACA Coverage Face Significant Policy Changes by 2025

By 2025, expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies and Medicaid funding cuts are poised to reshape U.S. health coverage, with new eligibility rules and rural grants influencing state programs and providers.