Shopping for an ACA Plan This Year? Here’s What You Need To Know
Consumers who buy Affordable Care Act health insurance are going to see changes both big…
Shopping for an ACA Plan This Year? Here’s What You Need To Know
Consumers who buy Affordable Care Act health insurance are going to see changes both big and small as open enrollment for 2027 coverage kicks off. These include premium increases, possible additional identity checks, potential delays in working with a broker, and new limits on which immigrants can get subsidies. Shoppers need to plan accordingly. Open…
Medicaid at Risk for Hundreds of Thousands of Lawfully Present Immigrants
Refugees. Sex-trafficking victims. People fleeing war. They’re among the hundreds of thousands of immigrants living in the country legally who no longer qualify for Medicaid. The change, in effect since Oct. 1, is part of the 2025 Republican tax law, which cuts Medicaid spending by an estimated $900 billion through 2034. KFF Health News rural…
GOP Congressman in California Swing-District Race Defends Vote for Medicaid Cuts
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Ulises Hernandez has had health coverage through Medicaid for as long as he can remember. But he had never waited as long for care as he did in September after a dental crown slipped down his throat during a procedure. He spent eight hours in an emergency room waiting for care and…
How Crothall Healthcare’s Support Services Strengthen Healthcare Operations
Behind every safe, efficient healthcare facility is a network of essential support services. Our specialized teams, proven processes, and innovative technologies help healthcare organizations improve operations, support clinicians, and create safer, more positive patient experiences. Environmental Services Enhance patient safety, experience, and trust through evidence-based infection prevention programs, leading-edge technology, and service excellence that create…
Amazon, Google and Other Major Employers Back CMS Prior Auth Effort
Amazon, Axon Enterprise, Google, Meta and Oracle backed expanding electronic prior authorization to self-funded employer health plans. The post Amazon, Google and Other Major Employers Back CMS Prior Auth Effort appeared first on MedCity News.
Alcon Expands Its Cell Therapy Ambitions With $550M Neurotech Pharma Acquisition
Alcon’s Neurotech Pharmaceuticals acquisition brings the rare vision disorder cell therapy Encelto as well as the platform technology that developed it. Last year, Alcon acquired a majority stake in Aurion Biotech, a startup developing a corneal cell therapy. The post Alcon Expands Its Cell Therapy Ambitions With $550M Neurotech Pharma Acquisition appeared first on MedCity…
Assessing Ability to Work: How Historical SNAP Processes May Vary from Medicaid
In light of the uncertainty surrounding how states will verify the Medicaid medical frailty exclusion, this issue brief describes how the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has handled similar administrative challenges.
Why SDoH Programs Fall Short — and What It Takes to Make Them Work
Throwing more money at SDoH programs isn’t going to magically fix them. Instead, plans should be focusing on building out these three specific capabilities that, together, can noticeably alter the playing field. The post Why SDoH Programs Fall Short — and What It Takes to Make Them Work appeared first on MedCity News.
Recently Released KFF Poll Shows Uncertainty Over Established Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines During Pregnancy – The Monitor
KFF’s recently released Tracking Poll finds that public confidence in the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for use during pregnancy has fallen, and many are uncertain about a false claim linking the vaccines with higher risk of miscarriage. Separately, conversations about childhood vaccines frame vaccination as an individual parental decision.
INVEST Digital Health Celebrates Healthcare Innovation in Texas
In addition to a packed conference agenda and tours of the Pegasus Park healthcare and life science innovation hub in Dallas, INVEST Digital Health also includes an innovation showcase with novel health tech and medtech offerings as well as networking opportunities. The post INVEST Digital Health Celebrates Healthcare Innovation in Texas appeared first on MedCity…
