Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in its quest to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC), with health financing challenges casting a long shadow over equitable access to care. With out-of-pocket spending constituting a staggering 76% of total health expenditure—one of the highest rates
For residents of Missouri and Kansas who depend on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace for health insurance, a harsh reality looms on the horizon with premium rates poised to surge dramatically in 2026, marking the steepest increase since 2018. This escalation threatens to impact over 617,000
As healthcare costs continue to climb at an alarming rate in the United States, employers are finding themselves at a critical juncture, forced to navigate a complex landscape of financial constraints and employee expectations. Projections indicate a nearly 6% increase in health benefit expenses
In the heart of New Orleans, a critical challenge looms over LCMC Health, a safety-net nonprofit hospital system serving as a lifeline for many vulnerable patients, as it grapples with the fallout from significant Medicaid cuts following the recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. With
In an era where healthcare and insurance costs continue to climb, group insurance programs face mounting pressure to balance generous benefits with long-term financial stability, prompting urgent discussions among key stakeholders. Recent conversations reveal a growing need to adapt these programs
The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB Act) on July 4 of this year has unleashed a seismic shift in the U.S. healthcare landscape, promising federal savings of $326 billion over the next decade while introducing severe Medicaid work requirements that could reshape the system. This
