A 40-year-old law requires ERs to treat everyone—unless they opt out
For 40 years, U.S. emergency departments have been barred from turning away patients who cannot pay.
Jun 30, 2026
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Health Care Economics and Organizations: News and Research on Medical Assistance
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UnitedHealth, Humana and CVS denied post-hospital care at some of the highest rates
The three largest Medicare Advantage insurers turned down requests for post-hospital care at some of the highest rates among major plans, a federal watchdog has found.
Jun 24, 2026
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Indiana takes on powerful hospitals by capping prices they charge employers
Tired of watching its employers struggle to afford the cost of health care, Republican-controlled Indiana is trying a traditionally liberal tactic to control costs: setting government price controls on hospitals.
Jun 23, 2026
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Final rules for Medicaid work requirements are out
The Trump administration has issued final rules on how states should ensure that millions of Medicaid enrollees prove they're working or completing other activities, such as job training, volunteering or being enrolled in ...
Jun 15, 2026
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The number of uninsured Californians could double by 2030
California's ranks of uninsured residents could nearly double in the next four years—to nearly 4.6 million people—because of deep federal cuts to Medicaid and dramatic changes in federal and state policy, according to a new ...
Jun 10, 2026
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Millions on Medicaid may soon have to prove they're working to keep coverage
The Trump administration has published new rules on who can qualify for Medicaid coverage, including requirements that many recipients work or attend school.
Jun 3, 2026
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Your surprise medical bill may be gone, but your premiums could still spike
A new federal rule may unintentionally make it easier for health care providers to game the system, potentially raising health insurance costs for Americans.
Jun 1, 2026
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New York families face maze to secure Medicaid-funded home care, secret shopper calls reveal
Obtaining home care for older adults with Medicaid can be a complex, multi-step process marked by delays and uncertainty, often resulting in long wait times, according to a new Weill Cornell Medicine study. Medicaid is a ...
May 26, 2026
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Opinion: Increased oversight of private equity in health care is needed to protect patients and the physician workforce
Private equity investment in health care requires increased regulatory oversight and policies to better protect patients and physicians from the adverse impact of growing corporate interests, says the American College of ...
May 26, 2026
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Trump demands Medicaid data for deportation. Some states go a step further
Several states have joined President Donald Trump's deportation efforts and are taking federal reporting requirements to immigration authorities a step further—by using their public health agencies as arms of enforcement.
May 18, 2026
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