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Missouri Mammography Coverage Expansion Drives 45% Increase in Medicaid Screening

Missouri's expanded Medicaid mammography coverage leads to a 45% increase in screening rates and higher adoption of advanced imaging technologies, enhancing early breast cancer detection and preventive care.

2025 Medicare Market Updates: UnitedHealthcare Market Exits, Drug Costs, and Rural Hospital Legislation

Explore the latest developments in Medicare for 2025 including UnitedHealthcare's market exits, anticipated drug price increases, new rural hospital funding legislation, and changes to Medicare Savings Programs affecting coverage and costs.

UnidosUS Advances Latino Health and Policy Advocacy in 2024

UnidosUS continues its advocacy and policy work in 2024, focusing on health coverage programs, immigration, and economic barriers affecting the U.S. Latino community. Discover key insights on ACA benefits, Medicaid, CHIP, and nutrition security initiatives.

U.S. Health Secretary Considers Overhaul of Preventive Services Task Force

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may replace all members of the Preventive Services Task Force, impacting insurance coverage mandates under the Affordable Care Act.

KFF Poll Reveals Partisan Divide on New Tax and Health Legislation Impact

KFF’s July 2025 poll highlights deep partisan divides in public opinion on the new U.S. tax and budget bill impacting Medicaid and ACA health programs, revealing varied perceptions among insurance stakeholders and social media effects.

ACA Subsidy Expiration Drives Largest Premium Hike in 5 Years

ACA premium increases projected as key subsidies expire at the end of 2025, driving the largest cost hike in five years and affecting millions of enrollees.

Tennessee ACA Premiums to Rise 15% in 2026 Amid Tax Credit Expiry

Tennessee ACA health insurance premiums are set to increase by 15% in 2026 due to the expiration of tax credits and rising medical costs, affecting both marketplace and employer-sponsored plans.

Applied Policy Appoints Brittany La Couture as VP of Health Policy

Applied Policy names Brittany La Couture as VP of Health Policy, leveraging her Medicare Advantage and CMS expertise to enhance pharmaceutical reimbursement strategies.

Children’s Hospital Association Seeks ACA Rule Improvements to Protect Pediatric Coverage

The Children’s Hospital Association and partners submitted regulatory comments urging stronger ACA rules to safeguard children's health insurance coverage and prevent harmful Medicaid cuts.

Congress Faces Deadline to Extend ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits

Congress must decide on extending ACA enhanced premium tax credits to prevent steep premium hikes and increased uninsured rates, with Florida particularly affected.