Policy makers have long worried that reducing cost-sharing would lead to health care overuse, but research shows that lowering or eliminating these costs can enhance patient outcomes.1 By improving access to essential care and supporting treatment adherence, especially for vulnerable populations, reducing financial barriers may help ensure patients receive the care they need. The session…
As part of the “Make America Health Again” Movement, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order (EO) aiming to enforce stricter price transparency standards in the health care industry to help lower costs for Americans. The EO builds on efforts from his first term that forced health insurers and hospitals to disclose detailed prices…
Leading the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services presents a “monumental opportunity” to make the country healthier, Dr Mehmet Oz told senators Friday at his confirmation hearing. President Donald Trump’s pick for CMS administrator told the Senate Finance Committee that America is struggling with soaring health care costs and higher obesity rates than other countries….
Dr. Oz grilled by senators on bid to run Medicare and Medicaid agency Television host and surgeon Mehmet Oz was grilled during Senate hearing on his bid to run agency that provides health coverage for 160 million people. Television host and surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz was grilled by senators Friday during a hearing on his…
Settlement also prohibits companies from selling or operating any health plans in California OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a $1.3 million settlement with Sedera, Inc. (Sedera) and Sedera Medical Cost Sharing Community, LLC (SMC) to resolve allegations that they violated California law by advertising and selling sham health insurance plans to over…
Mehmet Oz, once a staunch proponent of Medicare Advantage plans, vowed Friday to go after those plans if they unfairly raise costs for the government if he is confirmed as President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz, a former cardiothoracic surgeon, became a household name thanks to his…
PARMA, Ohio — People may think about Medicaid as a health insurance, but for people with developmental disabilities, it’s really their lifeline to live and work in the community. What You Need To Know Medicaid serves people of every income who have a disability, such as a vision impairment, hard of hearing or deaf and people with…
Damond Boatwright | Special to the State Journal-Register Some Senate Republicans want changes to House GOP budget plan Some Senate Republicans have expressed concerns over cuts to Medicaid and are demanding changes. Attention across the nation is rightly focused on potential massive and drastic Medicaid cuts under consideration by Congress that would imperil health care…
SPRINGFIELD (WAND News) – A plan moving in Springfield could expand access to Alzheimer’s treatment in Illinois. Legislation signed into law last year require the state employees insurance program to cover medically necessary FDA-approved treatments and medications to slow progression of the disease. The law also requires coverage for diagnostic testing for doctors to determine…
Group rallies, calls to protect Medicaid in Milford About 100 people rallied and marched Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Milford’s Central Park over concerns with potential cuts to Medicaid and federal food assistance. Small town hall meetings bring out concerns about potential Medicaid cuts. This story has been updated with additional information. About 100 people…