Studies reveal Medicaid expansion under ACA has complicated access to care for vulnerable groups, increasing wait times and reducing appointment availability. Learn about impacts on Medicaid spending and provider capacity.

Explore how Medicare's 190-day inpatient psychiatric limit affects mental health care access and ongoing legislative efforts to eliminate this cap for improved treatment equity.

Novant Health's new rural family medicine residency program in Pender County, NC aims to reduce physician shortage and improve primary care access in underserved rural communities.

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

New federal tax and spending cuts bill risks removing insurance from up to 25% of Massachusetts Health Connector enrollees, impacting coverage and state health outcomes.

Regulators and actuaries evaluate shifting to insured population data to better capture mortality trends in individuals aged 80+, addressing rising mortality deterioration and socioeconomic impacts on longevity.

Medicaid enrollment has surged in rural areas like Arizona's Gila County, driving debate over proposed cuts, work requirements, and program compliance amid concerns about health access and government spending.

Explore the implications of proposed Medicare and Medicaid funding cuts on older adults and underserved communities, highlighting the role of nursing leaders and the aging U.S. population's healthcare needs.

Congressional proposals to reduce Medicaid funding by $880 billion may restrict access to vital care for nearly 80 million Americans, including many children and vulnerable groups. Policymakers are also considering work requirements that could further limit coverage.

The Supreme Court is deliberating on whether Medicaid recipients have a right to choose their healthcare providers, focusing on a significant case involving Planned Parenthood.