Explore key U.S. health policy and insurance sector updates covering veterans' care access reforms, behavioral health workforce challenges, prescription drug pricing shifts, public health threats, and innovation in healthcare delivery.

New York State enforces network adequacy regulations to improve timely access and transparency in mental health and substance use disorder care for insured residents.

Wyoming confronts a spike in fraudulent health insurance claims involving Native American enrollments under Blue Cross Blue Shield, prompting legislative and regulatory discussions on oversight and fraud prevention.

Explore how private equity's rise in U.S. health care consolidation affects hospitals, physician practices, care quality, costs, and regulatory responses.

Arizona passes legislation to tighten regulation and oversight of sober living homes following a major Medicaid fraud scheme impacting Native American patients. The law enhances transparency, licensing standards, and reporting protocols for behavioral health providers.