A Closer Look at the Medicaid Work Requirement Provisions in the “Big Beautiful Bill”
On May 22, the House passed a budget reconciliation bill that includes significant changes to the Medicaid program. The Congressional...
CMS finalizes rule aimed at ‘improper’ ACA exchange sign-ups
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a rule that it says will address “the surge of...
Senate Finance Language Would Further Cut Federal Spending for Medicaid Expansion States
The House passed budget reconciliation package, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is estimated to reduce federal Medicaid spending by...
Don’t Wait Until You’re Thirsty: Sneaky Signs You’re Dehydrated
You’ve heard it before: “Drink water.” But most of us wait until we feel thirsty to reach for a glass....
AHIP 2025: Insurer coalition vows to fight Trump budget bill to final hour
LAS VEGAS — At AHIP’s annual conference, the trade group told reporters they oppose the reconciliation bill moving through Congress...
What are the Implications of the Skrmetti Ruling for Minors’ Access to Gender Affirming Care?
On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (6-3) in United States v. Skrmetti, upholding the lower court’s ruling...
Cost Plus Drugs partners with 9amHealth on obesity care drugs
The Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company has entered into a new partnership with the aim of making obesity medications...
Is healthcare recession-proof? Boosting financial resilience
Key takeaways: The healthcare industry isn’t necessarily recession-proof, but revenue cycle leaders can take steps to build financial resilience. Financial...
Medicare Advantage Quality Bonus Payments Will Total at Least $12.7 Billion in 2025
The House-passed reconciliation bill includes only a few provisions that directly affect Medicare spending. It includes no provisions related to...
Is It Just a Cold, Or Something More? Spotting Whooping Cough Early
A little cough, a mild fever, maybe some sneezing; we often chalk it up to a seasonal bug. But sometimes,...
