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CBO projects OBBBA to increase uninsured by 10 million, federal deficit by $3.4 trillion

The Congressional Budget Office today released its estimate of the budgetary effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as enacted. CBO projects the law will increase the number of people without insurance by 10 million in 2034, as well as increase the budget deficit by $3.4 trillion over the 2025-2034 period relative to CBO’s 2025 baseline.
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AHA discusses impact of vertical integration on health care providers

The AHA today participated in a panel discussion during a conference hosted by The Capitol Forum on the impact of insurer vertical integration.
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HHS announces years-long decline in uninsurance rates for minority communities

The Department of Health and Human Services June 7 announced declines in uninsurance rates among Black, Latino, Asian and Native American communities from 2010-2022, as more people attained federal health care coverage.
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CMS issues proposed notice of benefit and payment parameters for 2026 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Oct. 4 released its proposed standards for the health insurance marketplaces, including the issuers and brokers who assist marketplace enrollees, for 2026.
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Regulatory Advisory reviews CMS finalized notice of benefit and payment parameters for 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Jan. 13 released its standards for the health insurance marketplaces for 2026, including the issuers and brokers who assist marketplace enrollees. The final rule enhances CMS' authority to address and curtail misconduct by agents and brokers, such as fraudulent changes to an enrollee's health care coverage.
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AHA voices support for navigators as CMS seeks to expand their role 

In comments Nov. 11 to the Centers for Medicare & Services on its Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026, the AHA expressed support for navigators and other assistance personnel as the CMS explores how to expand their responsibilities.
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Report: Skyrocketing hospital administrative costs, burdensome commercial insurer policies affecting patient care 

Hospitals and health systems are seeing significant increases in administrative costs, including due to burdensome practices by commercial insurers that often delay and deny care for patients, according to a new report released Sept. 10 by the AHA. 
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House Education and Workforce Committee holds hearing on contracting provisions, telehealth legislation

The House Education and Workforce Committee advanced several bills today, including legislation that would empower commercial insurance companies at the expense of patients and a bill that would ban facility fees for telehealth visits.
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New AHA report highlights mounting financial challenges for hospitals

The AHA May 2 released a new report highlighting how hospitals and health systems continue to experience significant financial pressures that challenge their ability to provide 24/7 care for patients and communities. 
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AHA podcast: The Effects of Medicare Advantage on Rural Hospitals With St. Bernards Healthcare

Chris Barber, president and CEO of St. Bernards Healthcare, discusses the problems certain MA plan practices can create for patients and their caregivers, especially for rural hospitals and health systems that face a unique set of challenges in caring for their communities.