Improving U.S. Health Insurance: Market Solutions to Regulatory Challenges
Explore how market-driven reforms and reducing regulatory barriers can enhance competition, innovation, and affordability in U.S. health insurance.
Key CMS 2026 Medicare Advantage Final Rule Updates for Insurers
CMS finalizes critical 2026 Medicare Advantage rule changes, including anti-obesity drug coverage exclusion, AI regulatory deferral, and limits on retroactive inpatient stay denials affecting payers and providers.
Medicaid Cuts Debate Raises Concerns Over Health Access for Millions
Debate over Medicaid cuts threatens healthcare access for millions, impacting racial health equity and state-funded safety nets amid potential $880M reductions.
Alabama Rural Health Clinic Faces Uncertainty Amid Federal Grant Cuts
Alabama's Cahaba Medical Care, a rural health clinic relying on federal Teaching Health Centers grants, faces uncertain future amid federal budget cuts and administrative changes, threatening essential healthcare access in underserved communities.
Democratic Governors Challenge Proposed Federal Rule Restricting State Health Insurance Marketplaces
Democratic governors oppose Trump-era CMS rule limiting state control over ACA health insurance marketplaces, citing disruption to enrollment, eligibility, and essential benefits coverage.
CMS Finalizes 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Policies, Boosts Payments
CMS has finalized 2026 policies for Medicare Advantage and Part D, including significant payment increases and improved risk adjustment models, aimed at enhancing healthcare quality for U.S. seniors.
Senate Confirms Oz to Lead Medicare and Medicaid Amid Fiery Budget Debate
The Senate votes to confirm Mehmet Oz for Medicare and Medicaid, amidst concerns over potential budget cuts and their impact on healthcare access.
CMS Administrator Warns of Devastating Cuts to Nursing Home Oversight
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure highlights critical issues from cuts in HHS that threaten nursing home oversight, impacting care quality and enforcement.
Florida Families Await Health Insurance Relief for Disabled Children
Florida families are awaiting essential health insurance reforms for disabled children following the passage of KidCare expansion, currently stalled due to litigation. Discover the impact on families and the ongoing challenges.
CMS Terminates Medicare Models to Save $750 Million
CMS has ended four Medicare payment models to refocus on effective value-based care and save $750 million.