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Yakima Healthcare Faces Strain from Medicaid Eligibility Changes in New Federal Bill

Yakima County healthcare providers warn of financial and service strains due to new Medicaid eligibility rules in a federal health insurance bill, impacting coverage and rural hospitals' viability.

Connecticut Reviews 2026 Health Insurance Rate Requests Amid ACA Subsidy Uncertainty

Connecticut Insurance Department reviews 2026 health insurance rate requests amid uncertain ACA subsidy expirations that could significantly impact premiums and coverage. Learn about regulatory impacts, market trends, and healthcare affordability.

Michigan Senator Flags Healthcare Funding Cuts in Federal Legislation

Senator Elissa Slotkin highlights potential adverse impacts of federal Medicaid cuts and hospital funding reductions on Michigan healthcare services and insurance costs.

Trump Administration Ends ACA Health Coverage Eligibility for DACA Recipients

The Trump administration ends ACA health coverage eligibility for DACA recipients, potentially affecting thousands in the U.S. insurance market and public health.

Senators Propose Bill to Tighten Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment, Curb Overpayments

Senators introduce bipartisan bill targeting Medicare Advantage overpayments by refining risk adjustment and supporting CMS audits to enhance program integrity and save Medicare billions.

Maine Senator Urges Continued Support for Medicare Advantage Amid Funding Increases

Maine Senator emphasizes the importance of Medicare Advantage for seniors and disabled Americans, noting a 5% payment increase for 2026 to reverse prior cuts and improve healthcare access, especially in rural areas.

Analysis of Key Medicaid and ACA Changes Under Recent U.S. Health Care Law

Explore the impact of the new U.S. health care law on Medicaid and ACA insurance coverage, including work requirements, eligibility changes, and effects on immigrant health benefits.

AMA Urges Retention of USPSTF Members to Sustain Evidence-Based Preventive Care

The AMA calls for retaining USPSTF members to ensure continuity of evidence-based preventive care services covered by insurers under federal law, highlighting the task force's crucial role in U.S. public health.

CMS Launches WISeR Model to Cut Overuse in Medicare with AI-Driven Prior Authorization

CMS introduces the WISeR Model pilot program leveraging AI-driven prior authorization to reduce Medicare overuse and fraud in six states from 2026-2031.

CMS Narrows Medicare Custody Definition to Expand Coverage Access in 2025

CMS finalized a 2024 rule narrowing Medicare custody to physical confinement, expanding Medicare coverage for community-supervised individuals starting 2025.