New US legislation aims to prevent insurance companies from acquiring independent health clinics, addressing rising healthcare costs and market consolidation.

The government shutdown puts enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies at risk, raising premiums and threatening coverage for working and middle-class Americans. Democrats push to extend subsidies to stabilize the insurance marketplaces.

Congress faces a government shutdown deadline on October 1 as debate continues over continuing resolution and federal appropriations, impacting ACA subsidies and health programs funding.

The Trump administration introduces WISeR, an AI-driven pilot program expanding prior authorization in Medicare to reduce wasteful services, raising industry and regulatory debates on care delays and oversight.

The U.S. government shutdown risk intensifies as GOP internal conflicts hinder negotiations over extending Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies, affecting health insurance market dynamics and political strategies.

The Trump administration's Medicare pilot introduces AI-driven prior authorization to reduce waste and control costs, raising regulatory and patient care concerns.

New York State enhances access to COVID-19, influenza, and RSV vaccines for 2025-2026 with pharmacy-based administration and insurance coverage aligned to ACA guidelines.

More than 4 million Texans face higher ACA health insurance premiums in 2026 as federal subsidies expire, potentially causing coverage losses and market shifts.

A National Bureau of Economic Research study links U.S. hospital mergers to higher costs, staffing cuts, and increased patient mortality, highlighting risks of healthcare consolidation.

The potential expiration of enhanced ACA premium tax credits in 2025 could raise out-of-pocket costs for millions, particularly small business employees and the self-employed relying on individual health insurance coverage.