As the open enrollment period for health insurance approaches, millions of Americans enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans face an unprecedented financial cliff with enhanced federal subsidies set to expire at the end of this year. State-run health exchanges, insurers, and enrollees are
As the open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces kicked off on November 1 across most states, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the more than 24 million Americans who rely on these platforms for health insurance. The core issue fueling this confusion is the potential
Navigating the complexities of healthcare policy in the United States can be daunting, especially when considering landmark reforms like the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Did you know that at its peak, nearly 15 million uninsured Americans gained coverage due to a single policy provision introduced in
Setting the Stage for a Market Showdown The obesity drug market, a rapidly expanding sector valued at billions, has become the battleground for a fierce corporate rivalry between pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Novo Nordisk. With global demand for GLP-1 agonists—drugs targeting weight loss and m
What happens when a cornerstone of American healthcare, designed to protect the most vulnerable, becomes a weapon in the fight against undocumented immigration? Under the Trump administration, a seismic shift is unfolding as the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) transforms state
Understanding the Role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in California In California’s complex healthcare landscape, a staggering number of patients and pharmacies find themselves navigating a system heavily influenced by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), intermediaries that control prescription d
