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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
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.
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.
Health Insurance Marketplace consumers face rising premiums for 2026 as enhanced federal tax credits are set to expire, impacting middle-income families.
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.
Wisconsin residents face dramatic increases in health insurance premiums as pandemic-era federal subsidies are set to expire, creating a political standoff.
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that Emergency Medicaid for undocumented immigrants costs less than 1% of the total budget.
Over 100,000 Alabamians face losing health insurance as enhanced tax credits are set to expire. Premiums could double, and the state's healthcare system, including hospitals, faces severe financial st
A federal judge has rejected Humana's lawsuit challenging its 2025 Medicare Advantage ratings, a decision that could cost the insurer millions in bonuses.
The U.S. government has released its 2026 Star Ratings for Medicare plans, revealing how major insurers like CVS, UnitedHealth, and Elevance performed.
Physicians across the U.S. report that health insurers are using 'downcoding' to automatically slash payments, creating financial and administrative crises.
Millions of Americans face an average 114% increase in their health insurance premiums if Congress does not extend enhanced ACA subsidies before the Nov. 1 open enrollment.
