Legislative bills
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has introduced the Association Health Plans Act of 2025, a bill aimed at expanding affordable health coverage options for millions of self-employed Americans and employees of small businesses. The legislation would allow small businesses and individuals to aggregate together and access health insurance through
Legislative bills
As the wait begins for Valerie Brown, a New Jersey resident battling lung cancer, the potential cuts to Medicaid funding under a massive bill passed by the House on May 22 have left patients in a state of limbo. The bill, which aims to maintain tax cuts, promises to have
Health care industry
Fuze Health, a new technology-powered healthcare solutions company, is committed to transforming patient experiences and advancing personalized care. The company, formed from the 2024 merger of Truepill and LetsGetChecked, has now onboarded Alto, a leading digital pharmacy with expertise in women's health. This powerful combination enables Fuze Health
Legislative bills
Representatives Suzan DelBene, Mike Kelly, Ami Bera, John Joyce, and Senators Roger Marshall and Mark Warner have introduced a revised Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act, with the goal of modernizing the prior authorization process under Medicare Advantage. This bill aims to reduce unnecessary delays in care and
Health care industry
Prostatype Genomics, a Swedish genomics company, reports continued progress in its commercial activities in the United States. The number of American urologists using the company's Prostatype genomic test for risk classification of established prostate cancer has surpassed 10, with a growing number of tests being completed. The company
Health care industry
UnitedHealth, one of the largest health insurance companies in the US, is facing new allegations that it secretly paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers. The company's actions, aimed at cutting costs, allegedly put patients at risk, including one person who now lives with permanent brain damage after
Health care industry
Governor Ned Lamont has signed a declaration allowing the Connecticut General Assembly to allocate funding necessary to maintain Medicaid payments through the remainder of the 2025 fiscal year. This move comes as the state's Department of Social Services estimates a significant increase in costs, necessitating an additional $284
Legislative bills
Advocacy groups are vehemently opposed to the proposed Medicaid cuts, which they argue will exacerbate the already dire health crisis in the US. The House bill, which has been met with both support and skepticism by Senate Republicans, aims to reduce Medicaid spending by $880 billion, with estimated 13 million
Health insurance
To boost medical insurance participation in 2025, the Shenyu Township Government in Lanzhou has taken proactive measures, including distributing brochures, face-to-face communication, and guiding residents to pay insurance online. The township aims to refine its work process, highlight priorities, and use diverse publicity forms to increase awareness about medical insurance.
Health care industry
A recent hack on Anthem Inc., the nation's second-largest health insurer, has exposed the birthdates, social security numbers, income data, and other personal information of approximately 80 million customers and employees. The breach, believed to be one of the largest ever at a major insurance company, has left
Health care industry
Governor Peter Shumlin's plan to address the Medicaid cost shift could provide significant financial relief for Vermont schools and municipalities. The proposal involves a payroll tax of 0.7% for employers, which would raise $90 million annually, allowing the state to draw down hundreds of millions in federal
Youth
Rep. Charles B. Rangel has announced new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showing that the Affordable Care Act has significantly increased health insurance coverage among young adults. According to the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), the percentage of adults between the ages of 19 and
