Advocates attend a 24-hour vigil at the U.S. Capitol to share stories and urge lawmakers to protect Medicaid on May 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. Advocates attend a 24-hour vigil at the U.S. Capitol to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the intersection of state & federal policy and politics. Lawmakers in New York, California, and Illinois have been ...

Obesity is still playing a large part in the negative health outcomes for women, babies and children in Mississippi. And ...

Lawmakers heard numerous bill requests as they hold another Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Committee meeting.

Obamacare, formally known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), is the federal law that created health insurance marketplaces and expanded protections. Meanwhile, Medicaid is a government-run health ...

Addiction experts say congressional Republicans’ proposal to significantly cut Medicaid funding under the American Health Care Act could exacerbate the nation’s worsening opioid crisis. Subsequent ...

Elevance's stock led the S&P 500's losers after its CEO said a lowered profit outlook assumes Medicaid cost pressures won't subside in the near term Shares of Elevance Health Inc. tumbled toward a ...

This study of community health workers as clinical extenders demonstrates significant cost savings in managing chronic conditions among Medicaid beneficiaries. Effective chronic disease management ...

As reported on News Center 7 at 11:00, Clearview Treatment Services, a drug addiction treatment center, has lost its Medicaid funding due to its owner’s federal charges. Court documents show that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce Japsen writes about healthcare business and policy. Health insurer Centene reported a $6.6 billion third-quarter loss as the ...