Tag: medicaid

Trump’s Health Care Affordability Czar Targets Hospital Costs in New Federal Initiative

Trump administration appoints new health care affordability czar targeting hospital pricing practices and cost transparency. Initiative includes review of Medicaid…

New US Rules Require Work Activities for Medicaid Recipients

New federal rules require Medicaid recipients to demonstrate work activities or face coverage loss, with exemptions for vulnerable groups. States…

Montana Accelerates Medicaid Work Requirements Amid Growing Budget Crisis

Montana accelerates Medicaid work requirements six months ahead of federal deadline amid severe budget shortfalls. Multiple states balance federal compliance…

Medically Tailored Meals Reduce Healthcare Costs by $2,400 Per Person, US Analysis Shows

New analysis shows medically tailored meal programs reduce healthcare costs by $2,400 per person annually. At least twelve US states…

Nevada’s Medical Meal Program Cuts Healthcare Costs by 11% in Medicaid Population

Nevada's medical meal delivery program reduced healthcare costs by 11% among Medicaid beneficiaries with chronic conditions. Emergency department visits fell…

Montana’s Medicaid Work Requirements Return as State Faces Budget Pressures Under Trump

Montana prepares to reimpose Medicaid work requirements as budget pressures mount and Trump administration signals federal support. The state faces…