Essentia Health raises concern about pressure on rural health care due to suggested Medicaid reductions
Discussions are underway in the US Senate regarding President Donald Trump’s so-called “big beautiful bill.” While Republicans believe the proposed cuts could lower federal spending, Democrats express concerns that these changes may negatively impact millions of Americans. This legislation aims to implement stricter eligibility criteria, set Medicaid contribution limits, and introduce work and volunteer incentives […]
Essentia Health to drop from Medicare Advantage networks at UnitedHealthcare, Humana – Star Tribune
Essentia Health is set to exit UnitedHealthcare and Humana's Medicare Advantage health insurance network next year, a move that will affect about 14,000 Minnesota seniors. The Duluth-based health system's announcement Tuesday marks the third large health system operating in Minnesota to end network relationships with Medicare Advantage health plans in recent months, all citing concerns […]