Medicaid’s pediatric benefit package, known as Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT), is designed to provide comprehensive health coverage to over 30 million children in the United States. This program is particularly crucial for low-income families, children of color, and
December 13, 2024The state of Texas is experiencing a significant surge in insurance premiums, particularly in homeowner's insurance. This increase is driven by a combination of socio-economic, environmental, and policy-related factors. Understanding these elements is crucial for homeowners and policymakers
December 13, 2024The annual Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) conference may not typically draw the attention of schools and academies, but it clearly had them in its sights this year. In his keynote speech in October, Information Commissioner John Edwards made clear his regulatory focus in 2025 is to ensure c
December 11, 2024The Medicare Advantage program, designed to provide seniors with an alternative to traditional Medicare, has faced persistent issues of overpayments and fraud for over a decade. Despite the numerous efforts by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to address and rectify these
December 11, 2024When considering the financial landscape of health insurance companies, one often contemplates policyholder benefits, premiums, and claims rather than the intricate details of executive security spending. This lesser-known aspect of corporate operations unveils a surprisingly broad spectrum of
December 11, 2024Primary care in the United States is on the brink of a significant transformation, driven by an evolving mix of traditional and nontraditional providers. By 2030, nontraditional providers are expected to capture around 30% of the primary care market, fundamentally altering how primary care is
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