Senate Republicans approved a tax bill reducing health care spending by $1 trillion over 10 years, affecting 12 million Americans' insurance coverage and state Medicaid programs.

Explore how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act aims to enhance Obamacare's integrity by tightening enrollment periods and subsidy verifications to reduce fraud and save $106 billion in federal funds.

Tariffs on medical imports have led U.S. health plans to plan premium increases for 2025 due to rising drug and device costs, impacting payer pricing strategies and market outlooks.

Congressional proposals to cut Medicaid funding and impose work requirements could lead to significant coverage losses in Missouri and Kansas, impacting rural healthcare and SNAP benefits.

California, Illinois, and Minnesota scale back state-funded healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants due to budget constraints, reflecting broader Medicaid funding challenges and immigration policy debates.

Japan plans to implement mandatory health insurance for tourists and screen for unpaid medical bills to reduce healthcare costs and enforce fiscal responsibility. This policy change impacts insurance compliance and international travel markets.

The House passed a bill introducing Medicaid work mandates, changes to expansion funding, restrictions on provider taxes, and new SNAP rules with state cost-sharing requirements, impacting state health budgets and program compliance.

Robert E. Andrews, CEO of the Health Transformation Alliance, shares insights on evolving employer-sponsored healthcare for distributed workforces, mental health strategies, AI integration, and cost-effective benefits customization.

Medicare payments to physicians for GI procedures are declining, while facility reimbursements hold steady or rise, driving concerns over healthcare consolidation and financial pressures on independent practices.

Explore how AI innovations and the No UPCODE Act seek to resolve Medicare Advantage coding controversies, improving risk adjustment and compliance.