A bill that would raise billions in federal dollars for Oregon’ s Medicaid program and allocate a substantial portion back to hospitals passed in the Oregon House of Representatives on Thursday. It passed 40-15, with six Republicans voting to approve the bill along with the Democratic majority. Fifteen Republicans, including Minority Leader Christine…
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SACRAMENTO, 3/ 1/ 25– Perhaps no state has more to lose than California in the federal budget proposal House Republicans passed this week. California has taken just about every route and opportunity to expand the Medicaid program. Those cuts, budget and health policy experts say, would largely have to come from Medicaid, also known as Medi-Cal in California.
If you are eligible for Medicare and not on Medicare "Advantage," you may soon receive a letter from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announcing that your health care provider is working with an accountable care organization, or ACO, known as " Belong Health." "Belong Health" is available in the mid- Willamette Valley to "improve your health care…
The Minnesota Legislature was scheduled to convene on Jan. 14. House Republicans attempted a power grab, while two DFL seats remained in question. DFL House members boycotted, appealed to the state Supreme Court, and received a favorable ruling that a quorum of 68 House members must be in attendance to pass legislation.
If you are eligible for Medicare and not on Medicare "Advantage," you may soon receive a letter from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announcing that your health care provider is working with an accountable care organization, or ACO, known as " Belong Health." "Belong Health" is available in the mid- Willamette Valley to "improve your health care…
Unfortunately, the programs and tax credits that provide many Miami-Dade residents with health insurance are currently under threat from Washington politicians. Marketplace insurance tax credits, Medicaid and the Children’ s Health Insurance Program provide essential coverage for Floridians who otherwise couldn’ t afford healthcare— especially in…
In Washington, D.C., the People’ s Action Institute led protests Wednesday outside the headquarters of Blackstone, UnitedHealth and American Gas Association. All three stand to benefit from the GOP budget framework passed Tuesday, which would shower tax cuts on the wealthy while slashing essential services like Medicaid. Protester:“ Use our taxpayer dollars…
2025 FEB 28– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Investigators publish new report on Managed Care. According to news reporting originating in Camden, New Jersey, by NewsRx journalists, research stated,“ Magnetic resonance imaging has revolutionized musculoskeletal care. The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from…
Priority Partners has about 350,000 enrollees in Medicaid, or about 24% of Maryland's roughly 1.5 million enrollees in the government-funded health insurance program for low-income people, according to the health department. The suspension does not affect coverage benefits or access to care for current members in the plan, but the state is suspending any…
In our annual list of the 50 most powerful leaders in Virginia, we set out to do just that, considering the number of employees an executive leads, personal wealth and other metrics. Think of those selected as the top 10% of our annual Virginia 500 list of the state's most powerful people across 21 categories, ranging from finance and real estate to government and…
BRISTOL— Efforts to streamline Vermont's public education system, a potential loss of federal funding for state programs and the ongoing, unbridled rise in health insurance premiums dominated discussion at Monday's legislative breakfast hosted by Bristol American Legion Post 19. The event— sponsored by the Addison County Farm Bureau and the Bridport…
While policy debates on immigration, abortion and other issues took center stage in the 2024 presidential election, the first months of the Trump administration have also signaled major changes in federal disability policy. An estimated 20% to 25% of Americans have a disability of some kind, including physical, sensory, psychological and intellectual…
The Oregon House voted Thursday to renew a tax on hospitals and health insurance plans to help increase funding for the state’ s Medicaid plan. According to Georgetown University’ s Center for Children and Families, the federal government contributes $1.37 to Oregon’ s Medicaid coverage for every $1 Oregon spends. The Hospital Association of Oregon, a powerful…
Four days into a rehab stint, a 32- year-old relapsed opioid addict called her mother to say she was being discharged over an insurance issue. Terry "s daughter" s experience is not unique, according to two Las Vegas addiction treatment centers that had contracts with the insurer to provide services, including detoxification and residential treatment.
2025 FEB 27– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Research findings on Managed Care are discussed in a new report. According to news reporting originating in Lebanon, New Hampshire, by NewsRx journalists, research stated,“ Mandatory enrollment into Medicaid-contracted health maintenance organizations is the most common form of…
2025 FEB 27– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Fresh data on Mental Health Diseases and Conditions are presented in a new report. According to news reporting from New York City, New York, by NewsRx journalists, research stated,“ Medicaid is the largest payer of mental health services in the US, and more than 80% of its enrollees are covered…
2025 FEB 27– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– New research on Opioids is the subject of a report. According to news reporting originating in New Albany, Ohio, by NewsRx journalists, research stated,“ Buprenorphine is an atypical opioid with analgesic efficacy and a more favorable safety profile than conventional opioids or tramadol.
BRISTOL— Efforts to streamline Vermont's public education system, a potential loss of federal funding for state programs and the ongoing, unbridled rise in health insurance premiums dominated discussion at Monday's legislative breakfast hosted by Bristol American Legion Post 19. The event— sponsored by the Addison County Farm Bureau and the Bridport…
Operating performance for the U.S. health insurance industry remained favorable through third-quarter 2024 with net income of $31 billion, although underwriting results have been pressured by Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care earnings declines, amid increased cost of care including pharmaceutical cost spend. “For the past several years, the…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama's mission is to provide Alabamians access to quality, affordable healthcare because we care about their health, financial security, and peace of mind. Unfortunately, the proponents of ALFA's "health" plan, including Mr. Flowers in his column last week, have chosen to engage in false and misleading attacks on Blue Cross and Blue…
