Several U.S. states plan to partially replace expiring federal health insurance subsidies to protect lower-income individuals from rising premiums in the individual market.
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.
A new report details how modest wage increases can push Virginia's direct care workers into benefits cliffs, reducing their net income and threatening workforce stability amid Medicaid and SNAP changes.
New federal rules and tax law changes reduce subsidies and tighten enrollment in ACA marketplaces, risking higher premiums and lower enrollment, especially among lawfully present immigrants. States challenge these barriers.
Explore how federal Medicaid cuts under H.R.1 threaten rural hospitals like Petaluma Valley Hospital, impacting healthcare access, funding, and insurance reimbursement dynamics. Understand evolving challenges in hospital sustainability and workforce shortages.
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.
