Tag: Regulatory Policy

HealthBridge: Leveraging Diaspora Remittances to Transform Health Insurance in Sub-Saharan Africa

HealthBridge platform proposes transforming African diaspora remittances into structured health insurance, addressing regulatory, operational, and coordination challenges to strengthen health financing and reduce out-of-pocket costs in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Rising Home Insurance Costs in Wisconsin Linked to Disasters and Construction Expenses

Wisconsin home insurance premiums rose 55% from 2017 to 2024, driven by climate disasters and rising construction costs. Explore regulatory impacts and market trends.

Challenges and Contradictions in U.S. Health Insurance, FDA Oversight, and Public Health

An overview of key issues in U.S. health insurance, FDA regulatory inconsistencies, health care costs, anti-vaccine impacts, and emerging digital health policies affecting public health.

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz Shares Healthy Snacking Tips with Federal Employees

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz provides weekly healthy snacking tips to federal employees, highlighting wellness strategies within a major healthcare agency overseeing coverage for 160 million Americans.

Arkansas Insurance Market Faces Premium Shifts in 2026 Amid ACA Subsidy Changes

Arkansas health insurance enrollees confront premium increases due to ACA subsidy rollbacks in 2026; state regulators implement silver loading to offset costs and maintain coverage affordability. Learn how marketplace shoppers can navigate these changes.

Trump 2.0 Deregulation Drive Sees Historic Low in New U.S. Rules in 2025

In 2025, U.S. federal regulatory activity hits historic lows under Executive Order 14,192, driving deregulation with a one-in, ten-out rule that reduces net regulatory costs. However, broader federal interventions offset some gains.

ACA Health Insurance Premiums to Rise 75% as Pandemic Subsidies Expire

ACA marketplace premiums are set to increase by 75% after pandemic-era subsidies expire, risking higher uninsured rates and market instability.

Federal Drug Price Negotiations, Perverse Incentives, and Medicare Reforms

Analysis of federal drug price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act, examining perverse incentives in Medicare and private insurance, and exploring Medicare Advantage reforms to improve market efficiency and patient coverage.

Trump Administration to Reintroduce 'Most Favored Nation' Drug Pricing for Medicare

The Trump administration plans to reintroduce a 'most favored nation' drug pricing model for Medicare, aiming to align U.S. drug prices with lower international rates. This strategy faces industry opposition but could complement existing Medicare drug price negotiations to reduce costs.

NCOIL 2025 Spring Meeting Elevates National Insurance Policy Collaboration

The 2025 NCOIL Spring Meeting in Charleston advances key insurance reforms, including prior authorization, AI in insurance, and prescription drug affordability, with record participation from legislators and regulators.