Tag: healthcare policy

National Nurses United Criticizes GOP Vote Against ACA Subsidy Extension

National Nurses United critiques Congressional Republicans' vote denying extension of ACA subsidies, highlighting impacts on healthcare affordability and proposing Medicare for All as a long-term solution.

Rising ACA Premiums Spur Concern Among Wisconsin Small Businesses and Lawmakers

Premiums for ACA marketplace plans in Wisconsin are set to increase sharply in 2026 due to subsidy expirations, prompting concern among small businesses and lawmakers over affordability and coverage stability.

Senate Deadlock Risks ACA Premium Hikes as Enhanced Tax Credits Near Expiration

Senate failure to renew enhanced ACA subsidies threatens significant health insurance premium hikes for millions nationwide starting next year.

Expiration of Enhanced Health Insurance Subsidies Spurs Congressional Debate

Enhanced health insurance subsidies supporting 22 million Americans will expire soon, prompting Congressional debates on solutions to rising healthcare costs and insurance premiums.

State Strategies for Site-Neutral Payment in Outpatient Healthcare Services

Explore state approaches to site-neutral payment policies in outpatient healthcare services, leveraging Medicare guidance to control costs and improve payment fairness.

Senate Deadlock Blocks Extension of Enhanced Obamacare Subsidies Amid Healthcare Cost Debate

Senate Republicans block Democratic bid to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies, highlighting continued partisan struggles over healthcare costs and reform ahead of subsidy expiration deadline.

ACA Subsidy Expiration Sparks Senate Healthcare Bill Votes Amid Bipartisan Negotiations

Upcoming expiration of ACA subsidies triggers Senate votes on competing healthcare bills to address insurance cost challenges and extend tax credits, with bipartisan efforts ongoing.

Senate Set to Reject Extension of Affordable Care Act Tax Credits

The U.S. Senate is likely to reject efforts to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, affecting health insurance affordability for millions as pandemic-era subsidies expire.

Oregon’s Hospital Payment Cap Shows Minimal Financial Impact and Maintains Care Quality

Study of Oregon's hospital payment cap reveals limited financial disruption and slight improvements in patient care, informing policy on controlling healthcare costs.

Wisconsin Free Clinics Face Growing Demand Amid ACA Premium Increases and Tax Credit Expirations

Free clinics in Wisconsin prepare for increased patient demand as ACA premiums rise and enhanced premium tax credits expire, challenging affordability and coverage access.