Louisiana Ends $4.2B Medicaid Contract with UnitedHealthCare
Louisiana is terminating its $4.2 billion Medicaid contract with UnitedHealthCare, affecting over 330,000 residents, amid an ongoing legal dispute.
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Medicare's New AI Program Sparks Concern Among Doctors
A new Medicare pilot program using AI to approve or deny medical care is facing backlash from doctors who fear it will create barriers to treatment for seniors.
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GAO Finds Fraud Vulnerabilities in ACA Health Marketplace
A Government Accountability Office report reveals federal auditors successfully enrolled fictitious individuals in subsidized ACA health plans, highlighting system vulnerabilities.
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Montana Residents Face Staggering Health Insurance Hikes
Montana residents are facing health insurance premium hikes of nearly 270% as enhanced federal subsidies from the pandemic-era are set to expire in 2025.
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White House Plans Healthcare Cost Announcement This Week
The Trump administration is set to announce a new plan this week aimed at reducing healthcare costs, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
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Wisconsin Families Face Health Insurance Cost Hikes
Central Wisconsin families face significant health insurance premium hikes as federal ACA premium tax credits expire, forcing difficult choices and raising concerns for healthcare access.
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Medica to Acquire UCare Health Plans in Minnesota
Medica has agreed to acquire UCare's individual and family health plans. State officials assure members that 2025 and 2026 plan coverage and costs will not change.
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Healthcare Debate Fuels Longest Government Shutdown
The US government faces its longest shutdown, fueled by a healthcare debate over expiring ACA premium subsidies. Democrats demand extensions, while some Republicans now agree, highlighting the ACA's e
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Medicare Overhauls Specialist Payments, Sparking Debate
The federal government has finalized a new Medicare payment rule that will cut reimbursement for specialists by 2.5% to boost funding for primary care.
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CMS Claims States Misused $1B in Medicaid Funds; States Deny
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services claims five states and D.C. misused over $1 billion on immigrant healthcare, a charge states strongly deny.
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Health Insurance Costs to Rise as Key Subsidies Expire
Health Insurance Marketplace consumers face rising premiums for 2026 as enhanced federal tax credits are set to expire, impacting middle-income families.
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Medicare Telehealth Rules Lapse, Leaving Providers in Limbo
Pandemic-era telehealth rules for Medicare have expired, leaving thousands of patients in Vermont without coverage for virtual care and forcing providers into a risky waiting game.
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