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
In a nation where 47 million people grapple with limited food access, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) stands as a critical lifeline for low-income households, yet sweeping changes under the Trump administration have introduced a seismic shift. These changes, slashing $187
In the intricate landscape of American healthcare policy, a staggering statistic has ignited fierce debate: a reported jump in Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace enrollees with zero medical claims, rising to 35% in recent data, fueling Republican claims of rampant fraud. Accusations of
Overview of the U.S. Health Care Landscape The U.S. health care system stands as one of the largest and most complex sectors of the economy, touching the lives of every citizen while grappling with persistent challenges in cost, access, and quality. Accounting for nearly 18% of the nation's
The issue of medical debt looms large over millions of Americans, with nearly 100 million individuals grappling with its financial burden, often facing dire consequences for their credit scores and economic stability. This staggering reality has prompted over a dozen states to enact protective laws
