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New Medicaid Study Finds Higher Payments to Psychiatrists May Lower Overall Healthcare Costs

For years, debates over Medicaid spending have centered on one question: Does paying doctors more simply increase healthcare costs? New research suggests the answer may...

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Texas’ ACA enrollment shrinks by 4% after tax credit expiration, new federal data shows

As of February, 21% of Texans who enrolled in a plan through the federal marketplace did not pay their first premium.

The Texas Tribune

Medicaid Will Cover Sickle Cell Gene Therapy, but Only When It Actually Works for the Patient

CMS's CGT Access Model now covers Casgevy and Lyfgenia for sickle cell through 33 state Medicaid programs under outcomes-based contracts. Here's what patients need to know.

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Earnings Preview: What To Expect From CMS Energy's Report

CMS Energy is expected to announce its second-quarter earnings in the coming months, and Wall Street forecasts a single-digit decline in its profits.

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5 Days into the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, Many Eligible Seniors Are Still Being Denied at the Pharmacy

Medicare GLP-1 Bridge launched July 1. Eligible seniors are getting rejected because pharmacies may submit claims wrong. Here's the specific fix to get your prescription filled.

Medical Daily

Nursing Homes Are Already Short on Staff, and Immigration Enforcement Is Making the Crisis Significantly Worse

Over 25% of nursing home direct care workers are foreign-born. Immigration enforcement in 2026 is worsening an already critical staffing crisis. Here's what families should ask now.

Medical Daily

HHS Video That Depicted HHS Group Director Wearing Allegedly Anti-Israel Symbols Wasn't Actionable Workplace Harassment

An excerpt from Openden v. Kennedy, decided Tuesday by Judge Adam Abelson (D. Md.): In June 2024, the Centers for… The post HHS Video That Depicted HHS Group Director Wearing Allegedly Anti-Israel Symbols Wasn't Actionable Workplace Harassment appeared first on Reason.com.

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One Insurer Leaving Your State Marketplace Can Force Thousands Off Their Current Plans

When a health insurer exits your ACA marketplace, you get a special enrollment period — but your new plan may cover different doctors and drugs. Here's the consumer navigation guide.

Medical Daily

Medicare's New $50 GLP-1 Weight-Loss Program Just Launched: Find Out if You Qualify

Medicare's GLP-1 Bridge launched July 1, 2026. Up to 3.8M seniors may qualify for $50/month Wegovy, Zepbound, or Foundayo. Here's the eligibility breakdown.

Medical Daily

25 States Sue Trump Administration, Alleging Illegal Removal of Medicaid Work Exemptions for the 'Medically Frail'

A coalition of 25 states and D.C. has sued the Trump administration, claiming new Medicaid work rule changes unlawfully narrow exemptions for medically frail individuals, risking coverage loss.

International Business Times UK

455 Defendants Including 90 Doctors Were Charged in the Largest Healthcare Fraud Takedown of 2026

The 2026 National Healthcare Fraud Takedown charged 455 defendants including 90 doctors for $6.5 billion in false claims with patient deaths. Here's what the cases covered.

Medical Daily

Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know

The federal government has launched a new program to make GLP-1 weight loss drugs more affordable for older Americans

The Independent UK

Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Starts July 1: 5 Questions

Big changes often sneak into healthcare quietly, but this one arrives with real impact. Starting July 1, Medicare introduces a GLP-1 bridge approach that reshapes how certain prescription therapies get handled under coverage rules. These medications, often discussed in relation to diabetes care and weight management, sit at the center…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Half of states sue Trump administration over its strict interpretation of Medicaid work rules

Democrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration over its interpretation of new Medicaid work requirements

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Medical Daily

Medicare's GLP-1 Weight Loss Program Launches July 1 — the Complete Eligibility and Access Guide

The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge launches July 1. Here's the complete eligibility criteria, which drugs qualify, who is excluded, and what doctors need to know about documentation.

Medical Daily

Telehealth for Mental Health Is Now Mainstream, but AI Note-Taking Tools Show Major Quality Gaps

Mental health telehealth is booming in 2026, but AI scribes used in virtual visits show quality gaps versus human notes. No regulatory standards exist yet. Here's what patients should know.

Medical Daily

Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Could Permanently Change What Americans Pay for Prescriptions

CMS proposed making Medicare drug price negotiation permanent on June 12, 2026. Here is what the proposal means for prescription costs, which drugs are covered, and what comes next.

Medical Daily

$10 Billion Medicare Billing Scheme Allegedly Inflated Premiums for Millions of Americans

Medicare wound care skin substitute billing swelled from $256M to $10B in five years through fraud and abuse. Here's how it raised your Part B premiums and what changed in 2026.

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International Business Times UK

College Athlete Heart Tests Scandal: Doctor Approved 63 Scans in 11 Seconds Before Student Died

Federal prosecutors say Dr Jason Finkelstein approved 63 cardiac scans in 11 seconds, missing a student's enlarged heart weeks before he died on a basketball court.

Medical Daily

Medicare's New $50 Weight Loss Drug Program Starts July 1 — but the Fine Print Could Surprise You

Medicare's GLP-1 Bridge starts July 1, 2026, with $50/month copays. But there are major fine-print limitations seniors need to know before signing up. Here's what to check.

Medical Daily

Medicaid Work Requirements Are Rolling Out Now — Here Is What Your State Has to Do Before Millions Lose Coverage

Medicaid work requirements from the One Big Beautiful Bill are taking effect in multiple states in 2026. Here is what it means for coverage, who is at risk, and what states must do.

The Free Financial Advisor

Don’t Wait Until 2033: The Ugly Medicare Trust Fund Truths Missing From Your Budget

Retirement planning often feels like balancing on shifting ground, especially when healthcare costs enter the picture. Medicare plays a central role in that balance, yet its funding structure rarely gets a close look until headlines raise questions. The latest projections from federal reports, including the CMS Office of the Actuary…

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The $50 GLP-1 Bridge: How to Get Affordable Weight-Loss Meds Starting July 1

Beginning July 1, qualifying Medicare recipients will be able to take weight-loss drugs for $50 per month through the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program. However,...

Medical Daily

$50 Billion in Rural Health Funding Won't Reopen Martin County's Closed Hospital — Here's What the Fine Print Actually Says

KFF Health News investigation: Martin County NC's closed hospital won't benefit from the $50B rural health fund. Here's the structural gap between political promises and fund design.

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