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Breaking Down President Trump's Healthcare Executive Orders
Since taking office on Jan. 20, President Trump has signed 68 executive orders, many of which will impact healthcare policy globally.
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Feb 241 min read
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Trump Sets Ambitious 10-to-1 Deregulation Goal: What It Means for Healthcare
President Trump signed an executive order on Friday, reinforcing his commitment to deregulating American industry.
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Feb 241 min read
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10 Key Healthcare Issues from the Past Decade That Shaped the Industry
A decade ago, key events like the ACA's Supreme Court ruling and the ICD-10 rollout reshaped healthcare, with lasting influence today.
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Feb 192 min read
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Post-Election Trends: What Pharmacy Stakeholders Need to Know
The 2024 election results will boost Republican priorities in pharmacy regulation, with potential changes at federal and state levels.
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Dec 18, 20241 min read
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6 healthcare positions of RFK Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated to lead HHS, holds healthcare positions that could impact public health, pharma, and health systems
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Dec 17, 20241 min read
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Shifting Power in Washington: What’s Next for the ACA?
Trump's return could fuel GOP efforts to weaken or repeal the ACA, but political and procedural challenges remain.
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Nov 22, 20241 min read
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Health Insurance Coverage Hits New High as ACA Enrollment Starts
Open enrollment for ACA plans began Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 15, 2025.
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Nov 7, 20241 min read
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The Drug Affordability Dilemma: Americans Facing Financial Strain Over Prescription Costs
A PhRMA survey shows 51% of insured Americans can't predict prescription costs, while 38% face rising out-of-pocket expenses.
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Nov 6, 20241 min read
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Healthcare on the Ballot: 6 Critical Issues to Watch in the 2024 Election
Here’s a look at some of the most significant changes in health policies that could depend on who wins the White House.
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Nov 5, 20241 min read
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Legal Action Seeks to Overturn Administration's Short-Term Health Plan Rules
A Texas lawsuit seeks to block Biden's new rules on short-term health plans and expanded consumer disclosures.
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Nov 4, 20241 min read
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Workforce Implications of Project 2025's Labor and Reproductive Health Policies
Project 2025 : Judge Shopping, Abortion rights, Nursing Unions & Future for Healthcare Workers
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Oct 31, 20241 min read
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Unpacking the 2024 Election's Consequences for Employee Benefits and Healthcare
Millions have voted in the 2024 election, with results poised to reshape employee benefits and healthcare based on new congressional control
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Oct 30, 20241 min read
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Reassessing Health Savings Accounts: What’s Next?c
In June 2022, experts argued that health savings accounts (HSAs) fail to serve their intended purpose and should be abolished.
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Oct 29, 20241 min read
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Election 2024: Why Children's Health Should Be Our Top Priority
A survey shows 71% of US voters believe children's needs are often overlooked, despite kids making up 22% of the population.
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Oct 28, 20241 min read
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When Good Intentions Backfire: The Affordable Care Act and Increasing Insurance Premiums
Insurance premiums are set to rise 7% in 2025, driven by market consolidation from the Affordable Care Act, which aimed to lower costs.
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Oct 24, 20241 min read
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White House Advocates for Insurance Payment of Over-the-Counter Birth Control
The rule mandates health plans to cover all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs and certain devices, like IUDs, with no cost-sharing.
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Oct 23, 20241 min read
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The US Supreme Court And The Uncertain Future Of Preventive Care
As the US Supreme Court begins its 2024–25 term, it may consider a significant case, Braidwood v. Becerra , which could impact the...
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Oct 18, 20241 min read
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State-Level Solutions to the Growing Medical Debt Crisis
Medical debt, widespread issue in the fragmented U.S. health system, burdens millions of low and middle income Americans seeking care.
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Oct 17, 20241 min read
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Employer Contributions Get Flexible: IRS Allows Benefit Allocation
The IRS now allows employees to allocate employer contributions across different benefits, offering more flexibility in customizing plans.
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Oct 16, 20241 min read
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Health Spending Projections: How Much Growth Should We Expect?
Future health spending growth using National Health Expenditure (NHE) projections and explores past trends in U.S. health spending.
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Oct 10, 20241 min read
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California Extends Pilot for Value-Based Payment Model: A New Era in Healthcare
The pilot aims to evaluate how integrated care and risk-based payments can reduce healthcare costs while enhancing performance.
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Oct 9, 20241 min read
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Long-Term Care: Rising Costs That Transcend Political Boundaries
With longer lifespans, retirees must rethink savings as rising long-term care costs continue to outpace expectations, impacting budgets.
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Oct 8, 20241 min read
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Mandatory Coverage of IVF and Fertility Services for Large Group Health Plans Begins July 1, 2025
On September 29, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 729, requiring large group health plans to cover infertility and fertility services,
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Oct 7, 20241 min read
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Lawmakers urge Biden administration to extend telehealth prescribing flexibilities for opioid use disorder
A bipartisan coalition of 24 representatives urged officials to maintain the pandemic-era changes to buprenorphine prescribing, emphasizing
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Oct 4, 20241 min read
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2024 Pre-Election Analysis: Health Care Issues
2024 Pre-Election Analysis: Health Care Issues
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Oct 2, 20241 min read
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73% of employees want more education on company benefits
73% of employees want more education on company benefits
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Oct 1, 20241 min read
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HR pros insights into potential workplace issues impacted by the 2024 US election
HR pros insights into potential workplace issues impacted by the 2024 US election
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Sep 26, 20241 min read
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Lawsuit Threatens Efforts To Extend Health Care To DACA Recipients
Lawsuit Threatens Efforts To Extend Health Care To DACA Recipients
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Sep 23, 20241 min read
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Healthcare Leaders Clash on Mental Health Parity Final Rule
Healthcare Leaders Clash on Mental Health Parity Final Rule
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Sep 12, 20241 min read
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Kamala Harris-Donald Trump debate: What they said about healthcare
Kamala Harris-Donald Trump debate: What they said about healthcare
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Sep 12, 20241 min read
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Capped U.S. prescription drug prices are still double that of other wealthy countries.
Capped U.S. prescription drug prices are still double that of other wealthy countries.
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Sep 10, 20241 min read
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Drug prices to be capped at $2,000 for millions of Medicare recipients starting in 2025
Drug prices to be capped at $2,000 for millions of Medicare recipients starting in 2025
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Sep 6, 20241 min read
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Implementing Revised Federal Race/Ethnicity Data Standards Won’t Sufficiently Address Health Inequities
Implementing Revised Federal Race/Ethnicity Data Standards Won’t Sufficiently Address Health Inequities
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Aug 29, 20241 min read
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Project 2025 Calls for Big Changes to Medicare, Medicaid
Project 2025 Calls for Big Changes to Medicare, Medicaid
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Aug 12, 20241 min read
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States Are Setting Up Affordability Boards To Rein in Drug Costs
States Are Setting Up Affordability Boards To Rein in Drug Costs
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Aug 9, 20241 min read
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Challenges to the financial stability of the American healthcare system
Challenges to the financial stability of the American healthcare system
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Aug 8, 20241 min read
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Where vice presidential pick Tim Walz stands on health care issues
Where vice presidential pick Tim Walz stands on health care issues
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Aug 7, 20241 min read
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Why Tim Walz’ record on Covid-19 will be a hot-button issue in 2024
Why Tim Walz’ record on Covid-19 will be a hot-button issue in 2024
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Aug 6, 20241 min read
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Medicare Savings Program Benefits Are Hard To Access. Congress And States Can Make It Easier
Medicare Savings Program Benefits Are Hard To Access. Congress And States Can Make It Easier
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Aug 1, 20241 min read
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What are the differences between Medicare Parts A, B, C, D?
What are the differences between Medicare Parts A, B, C, D?
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Jul 31, 20241 min read
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Data Science Can Enable High-Value Care In Medicaid
Data Science Can Enable High-Value Care In Medicaid
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Jul 30, 20241 min read
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The Role of Health Care in the New Presidential Election
The Role of Health Care in the New Presidential Election
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Jul 29, 20241 min read
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Kamala Harris and health policy: Maternal health, abortion rights, the Affordable Care Act, equity and AI
Kamala Harris and health policy: Maternal health, abortion rights, the Affordable Care Act, equity and AI
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Jul 26, 20241 min read
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The first round of Medicare drug price negotiations is nearing an end
The first round of Medicare drug price negotiations is nearing an end
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Jul 26, 20241 min read
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Oregon Senator Proposes Criminal Charges and Fines for Rogue Obamacare Agents
Oregon Senator Proposes Criminal Charges and Fines for Rogue Obamacare Agents
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Jul 25, 20241 min read
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What a Kamala Harris presidency would mean for health care in America
What a Kamala Harris presidency would mean for health care in America
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Jul 24, 20241 min read
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Achieving Medicaid Goals Through Test And Learn
Achieving Medicaid Goals Through Test And Learn
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Jul 23, 20241 min read
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Seeking the cure for medical debt
Seeking the cure for medical debt
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Jul 22, 20241 min read
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JD Vance’s views on health care: What to know
JD Vance’s views on health care: What to know
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Jul 19, 20241 min read
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Experts discuss health care and the 2024 presidential election 
Experts discuss health care and the 2024 presidential election 
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Jul 18, 20241 min read
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