As we approach the release of the federal budget and its potential impact, the healthcare community is closely monitoring ongoing discussions about Medicaid work requirements, a central feature of the budget plan. These requirements, aimed at finding significant savings, particularly within the Medicaid program, are being pushed forward as part of a broader effort to [...]
In the constantly evolving landscape of healthcare, the looming threat of Medicaid cuts stands to affect millions of Americans. As some federal lawmakers consider eliminating the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the ripple effect on Medicaid expansion states could be disastrous. Nearly 11 million people could lose coverage, [...]
In a move that has sparked significant debate, former President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order aimed at ending federal benefits for individuals living in the United States illegally. The executive order, signed by the White House, explicitly seeks to remove taxpayer-funded benefits from undocumented immigrants, although specific details on which benefits will be [...]
The revenue cycle and self-pay management in hospitals face serious challenges in 2025. Primary concerns consist of: Increasing self-pay balances: The self-pay market is projected to hit $15 billion by 2027, an increase from $8 billion in 2021. Much of this movement is due to the increasing number of high-deductible health plans and the rising [...]
The Looming DSH Cuts: A Call to Action for Hospitals With $8 billion in annual Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payment reductions scheduled for fiscal years 2025 through 2027, totaling a staggering $24 billion, hospitals serving vulnerable populations are facing a financial crisis. These cuts threaten the financial stability of hospitals, forcing them to make [...]