As 2026 approaches, Medicare is set to implement several significant changes aimed at enhancing affordability, simplifying processes, and improving care for beneficiaries. These updates, stemming from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and recent policy adjustments,...

Having worked on reorganizing both nonprofit and public sector organizations, I have a few reflections on Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s restructuring of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). With my early career experience at HHS, I have a solid...

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has made health insurance more accessible for millions of Americans, largely due to enhanced premium tax credits introduced under pandemic relief measures. However, these enhanced subsidies are set to expire soon unless Congress extends...

The health insurance landscape is constantly evolving, and new proposals could bring significant changes for small businesses. A recent policy proposal aims to reshape aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), particularly affecting consumer protections and the ease...

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) has officially completed its acquisition of Cigna’s Medicare business, marking a major expansion in its ability to serve Medicare beneficiaries across the country. The acquisition includes Cigna’s Medicare Advantage, Medicare...

Pharmacy deserts—areas where residents have limited access to retail pharmacies—are a growing concern in the United States. Recent research has identified the top five worst U.S. pharmacy deserts, highlighting regions where obtaining prescription medications and...

In February 2025, Illinois Democratic State Representative Lisa Davis introduced House Bill 3458, aiming to amend the state's aggravated battery statute. The proposed legislation would allow individuals experiencing a mental health crisis to use their condition as a...

Medicare Advantage (MA) plans often provide supplemental benefits not typically covered by traditional Medicare, such as dental, vision, hearing, and over-the-counter (OTC) medication coverage. Despite their availability, many enrollees are not fully utilizing these...

In 2024, the U.S. pharmacy landscape experienced significant shifts, with the top 15 companies accounting for approximately 75% of total prescription dispensing revenues, amounting to $683 billion—a 9% increase from 2023. Notably, the top four companies—CVS Health,...

The landscape of group health insurance is continually evolving, driven by the need to improve patient outcomes, enhance provider experiences, and manage costs effectively. A recent study by Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, in...