The imminent expiration of the enhanced health care premium tax credit poses significant risks to insurance affordability and coverage continuity for millions of Americans, especially those with chronic health conditions. Legislative action is critical to prevent premium hikes and coverage loss.

Analysis of Medicare data reveals increased carotid artery stenting use but stable carotid endarterectomy rates after CMS expanded CAS coverage in 2023, highlighting evolving vascular surgeon roles and compliance challenges.

Explore how recent state laws and federal policies are advancing hospital price transparency in the U.S., enhancing enforcement and empowering patients and employers with clearer healthcare cost data.

Annuities are gaining renewed interest as a solution to retirement insecurity, offering guaranteed lifelong income and improved health outcomes amid lapses in defined benefit plans.

Explore key updates to the Affordable Care Act Marketplaces amid proposed regulatory and legislative changes affecting premiums, enrollment, and tax credit expirations.

U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson discusses improving Medicare reimbursement and addressing workforce shortages in rural health clinics during a roundtable at Emplify Health by Gundersen.

Conservative think tank PUP Research recommends extending ACA premium tax credits to maintain affordable health insurance coverage amid proposed Medicaid cuts, emphasizing market stability and bipartisan support.

Medicare Advantage overpayments have increased sharply, funding non-medical perks like golf fees and ski passes, leading to projected taxpayer costs of $1.2 trillion over the next decade.

Explore how Social Security funding challenges are influencing trends in early retirement benefit claims and the implications for financial planning and policy in the U.S.

Public Citizen highlights systemic challenges in the U.S. health care system and advocates Medicare for All as a comprehensive solution to improve access, reduce costs, and end profit-driven care.