Louisiana Medicaid review uncovers $9.6 million in payments made to deceased beneficiaries
Baton Rouge, LA Louisiana’s Medicaid program, a significant expense for the state, provides healthcare to over 1.6 million residents. Typically, when a beneficiary passes away, they are removed from the Medicaid roster. However, between February 2019 and March 2025, the state disbursed $9.6 million for 1,072 individuals who had died. The Legislative Audit Office of […]
Season two of ‘The Pitt’ will cover Trump’s cuts to Medicaid and healthcare for immigrants.
The creators of the medical drama “The Pitt” have announced that the upcoming second season will delve into topics like Medicaid reforms and immigrant healthcare, highlighted by President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Executive producers John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill showcase the experiences of healthcare workers navigating the intertwined worlds of medicine and politics while […]
New Rule Would Stop Medicaid Support for Hospitals Performing Gender Surgery on Minors
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced on Thursday that it is proposing new rules that would block Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements to hospitals performing gender-affirming procedures for minors. According to senior managers, if these regulations are finalized, they could “effectively end the gender transition for minors nationwide.” The proposed rule is titled […]
Sun Life stock drops due to uncertain Medicaid situation leading to changes in US dental outlook
Sun Life Financial Sees Stock Drop Following Profit Target Revision TORONTO (Reuters) – Sun Life Financial’s stock took a significant hit, dropping 8.5% on Friday after Canadian insurance companies announced they would not meet their 2025 profit goals for the U.S. dental sector. This decision stems from uncertainties surrounding Medicaid funding. The company, which bolstered […]
Sun Life stock drops due to Medicaid uncertainty leading to changes in US dental outlook
Sun Life Financial Stock Drops Following Profit Forecast Update Sun Life Financial’s stock took a significant hit, dropping 8.5% on Friday. This decline followed an announcement from Canadian insurers indicating they would miss the 2025 profit target for their U.S. dental business, mainly due to uncertainties surrounding Medicaid funding. In 2022, Sun Life fortified its […]
Lisa McClain States House GOP Will Stand Firm in Medicaid Messaging Battle Regarding Trump’s Megabill
Republican Strategy on Medicaid and Tax Relief ALFA, N.J. — House Republican Congress chair Lisa McClain is calling for a direct response from Republicans to the Democrats’ stance on Medicaid, especially when discussing President Donald Trump’s major legislative efforts. As the fourth-highest ranking House Republican, McClain traveled through Northeast Pennsylvania and New Jersey on Wednesday, […]
Many Californians could lose their health coverage due to new work requirements for Medicaid.
California Faces Impact from New Medicaid Work Requirements A new job requirement for Medicaid, which has been approved by a Republican-led Congress and signed into law by President Trump, is poised to significantly affect California. State health officials estimate that up to 3.4 million individuals could lose their insurance due to what Governor Gavin Newsom […]
Chamber of Commerce leads effort to promote Trump’s and the GOP’s major legislation after Medicaid conflict
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is stepping up to assist Congressional Republicans in promoting Trump’s major budget proposal, especially after the recent fallout over significant Medicaid cuts, which have tarnished some of the administration’s legislative achievements. This prominent business organization plans to host numerous roundtable discussions focused on tax reductions and the potential economic growth […]
Significant alterations to Medicaid are expected in 2026. What will happen to Medicare?
TAMPA, Fla. – Staying Healthy in Retirement Lois Mange and her husband are trying their best to maintain an active lifestyle. “We try to stay healthy, walk, and hit the gym as much as possible,” she shared. Of course, they’re getting older, and there are many things they need to consider. That’s precisely why they […]
Oz reveals $200 billion Medicaid investment during Trump’s presidency
Dr. Oz discusses the new digital health landscape Dr. Mehmet Oz, the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, recently outlined the Trump administration’s proactive measures to combat fraud within Medicare and Medicaid. He emphasized the intention to establish a digital health framework associated with the program. During a segment on CBS’s “Face […]