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Healthcare Giants Avoid $34 Billion in Taxes Post-2017 Tax Law, Patient Care Impacted

Healthcare Giants Avoid $34 Billion in Taxes Post-2017 Tax Law, Patient Care Impacted

Seven major U.S. healthcare corporations avoided $34 billion in taxes after the 2017 tax law while increasing profits and insurance claim denials, with implications for patient care quality and regulatory scrutiny.

The Memorial Healthcare System in Broward County includes six hospitals, a nursing home and multiple affiliated providers. The flagship facility is Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood.

Florida Blue and Memorial Healthcare Contract Dispute Affects 31,000 Members

Florida Blue and Memorial Healthcare's contract dispute renders 31,000 members out of network in Broward County, impacting access across commercial, ACA, and Medicare Advantage plans amid reimbursement rate disagreements.

CBO Report Highlights ACA Fraud; Legislation Targets Subsidy Abuse

CBO analysis reveals 2.3M fraudulent enrollees in ACA, prompting legislative reforms to curb subsidy abuse and enhance federal health program integrity.

Catalyst Solutions Launches Multi-State Implementation for P3 Health Partners

Catalyst Solutions completed a rapid 60-day implementation of Professional Health Partners services across Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, and California, enhancing Medicare population health management with scalable, hybrid onshore/offshore support.

MorningStar Launches SmartVascular Dx Test in Western US, Expands Payer Coverage

MorningStar Laboratories launches SmartVascular Dx test in Western US with expanded payer coverage including BCBS Arizona and Medicare, enhancing vascular disease detection and reimbursement access.

Nurses' Coalition Urges HHS to Preserve Independence of USPSTF Amid Member Replacement Reports

A coalition of nurses' associations urges HHS to maintain the independent operation of the USPSTF, emphasizing its role in shaping preventive health care policies under the ACA and safeguarding evidence-based recommendations.

Restrictive Insurance Coverage Linked to Increased MS Relapse Rates

Study reveals limited insurance coverage for multiple sclerosis drugs increases relapse risk, highlighting Medicare plan disparities and formulary restrictions.

Centene Q2 2025 Earnings Reveal Strategic Repricing Amid Market Headwinds

Centene Corporation posts Q2 2025 earnings showing revenue growth but adjusted losses; strategic repricing planned for 2026 amid regulatory and market challenges in healthcare insurance.

Mississippi Officials Address Rising Insurance Costs and State Economic Policies

Mississippi leaders discuss rising insurance premiums, expiring ACA subsidies, and state fiscal strategies including tax rebates and farm resiliency initiatives at the Neshoba County Fair.

AMA Urges Retention of Preventive Services Task Force Amid HHS Shakeup

AMA urges HHS to retain the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force members amidst reports of planned dismissals, highlighting the panel's role in guiding evidence-based preventive care covered by insurers. Supreme Court upholds ACA's preventive coverage mandate.