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HHS and CMS Push Autism Care Reform as Medicaid Spending Rises
Federal agencies released new guidelines for Applied Behavior Analysis to curb fraud and control costs, but state-level caps and rate cuts are already limiting access to care.
Humana's Medicare Advantage Exit Will Displace 600,000 Members as Insurer Losses Mount
Humana confirmed targeted plan exits for 2027 during its Q2 earnings call; industry-wide retreats from unprofitable markets put hundreds of thousands of seniors at risk of losing coverage.
California Billionaire Tax Heads to Ballot After Union Talks Collapse
Proposition 40, a one-time tax on California's wealthiest, goes to voters after Gov. Newsom's office and union chief Dave Regan failed to reach a deal.
Peptide Lobby Wins FDA Panel Vote Over Agency Scientists' Objections
The Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee voted 9-4 to add 20 peptide substances to the permitted compounding list, overriding internal FDA safety warnings.
Nebraska Medicaid Work Requirements Spark Fiscal Fallout, Expose Lobbying Power
Nebraska's new Medicaid work requirements, championed by GOP lawmakers and conservative groups, now face legal challenges and are set to significantly alter state budgets and healthcare access for tens of thousands, creating a blueprint for other red states.
OpenAI Pushes Hard for Pharma AI Dominance: Who Pays, Who Profits
The AI giant’s aggressive lobbying campaign in Washington aims to reshape healthcare, sparking a high-stakes battle over patient data, drug discovery, and the future of medical innovation.
Trump Industrial Policy Splits North Carolina
President Trump's economic agenda sparks a dual reality in North Carolina, with new manufacturing jobs juxtaposed against escalating healthcare costs, revealing the deep financial and political divides shaping the nation.