As the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits looms at the end of this year, a fierce debate over abortion coverage in Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans has erupted, posing a significant threat to health insurance affordability for millions of Americans who rely on these subsidies.
The U.S. healthcare system finds itself at a pivotal moment, wrestling with the pressing need to transition from outdated fee-for-service models to value-based care frameworks that emphasize quality and outcomes over the sheer volume of services provided. At the Digital Medicine Society’s
Imagine a patient with a chronic illness waiting weeks for a critical treatment, only to be told that their health insurer requires additional paperwork through a process called prior authorization, delaying care at a pivotal moment when they need it most. This scenario is far too common in the
Amid the heated debates over health care policy in the United States, a significant misunderstanding persists about the implications of recent legislation passed by Republican lawmakers, often referred to as the “Big Beautiful Bill.” This bill has sparked controversy during a government shutdown,
The disparity in health outcomes for Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees between Puerto Rico (PR) and the US mainland represents a critical challenge in the American health care system, demanding urgent scrutiny and action to address systemic inequities. Recent research spanning from 2010 to 2022
Navigating the complexities of employee benefits in an era of fiscal restraint is a significant challenge for many institutions, and Indiana University (IU) is no exception as it rolls out major updates for the 2026 fiscal year to address a looming $120 million budget reduction. With substantial
