Tag: healthcare

UCI Opens Largest All-Electric Hospital in U.S., Setting Industry Milestone

UCI Health launches the largest all-electric hospital in the U.S., pioneering energy-efficient healthcare infrastructure with reduced carbon footprint and advanced HVAC and kitchen systems. The facility aims for LEED Platinum certification and addresses vital backup power reliability.

ASCRS Advocates for Ophthalmology Amid Medicare Cuts and Scope of Practice Challenges

ASCRS addresses 2025 Medicare cuts, CMS proposals impacting cataract surgery reimbursement, scope of practice expansions, and advocates for fair payment and regulatory reforms in ophthalmology for 2026.

Senate to Vote on GOP Alternative to Extend ACA Tax Credits

Senate Republicans to offer alternative to Democrats' plan on ACA tax credits extension, highlighting contrasting approaches to healthcare affordability and insurance subsidies.

Congressional Efforts Advance Bipartisan Bill to Extend Obamacare Subsidies with Reforms

Bipartisan House bill proposes two-year extension of Obamacare subsidies with income limits and reforms amid Senate GOP alternative plans, highlighting challenges in passing health insurance legislation before year-end.

Senate Republicans Propose HSAs to Replace Expiring Obamacare Subsidies

Senate Republicans introduce a plan to replace expiring Obamacare subsidies with Health Savings Account funding, aiming to improve healthcare affordability and reduce insurer payouts.

2025 Healthcare Insurance Market Review and 2026 Predictions

A comprehensive review of 2025 healthcare insurance market outcomes and key predictions for 2026, focusing on Medicare Advantage trends, payor leadership changes, and health tech innovations.

U.S. Health Subsidy Debate Highlights Premium Tax Credit Expiration Risks

The expiration of enhanced ACA premium tax credits threatens to significantly increase premiums for millions as Congress struggles to reach a bipartisan extension agreement before year-end.

Potential Partnership Between Hawaii Pacific Health and HMSA Could Reshape Healthcare Market

Hawaii Pacific Health and HMSA explore a partnership to address affordability, access, and stability in Hawaii's healthcare sector amid rising costs and labor demands.

Aetna Streamlines Prior Authorization with Integrated Prescription and Procedure Review

Aetna integrates pharmacy prescriptions with medical procedure prior authorizations to streamline healthcare approvals and enhance payer-provider efficiency through AI-driven digital tools.

Michigan Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment Deadline for 2026 Coverage Approaches

Michigan residents must enroll by December 15, 2025 to have 2026 Health Insurance Marketplace coverage start on January 1. Enrollment continues through January 15 with later effective dates.