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Medicaid Managed Care Faces Steep Rate-Setting Hurdles and Plan Exits Following 2025 Federal Reconciliation Law

Managed care remains the dominant delivery mechanism for the nation’s Medicaid population, with over three-quarters of all beneficiaries currently enrolled...

Beyond the Spa Day: Why Micro-Self-Care is Becoming the New Standard for Preventing Caregiver Burnout

For millions of family caregivers navigating the relentless demands of daily life, standard wellness advice has long felt frustratingly out...

Colorado Legislature Establishes New Commission on Medicaid to Examine Long-Term Care and Financial Sustainability

By Matt VanAuken, DP Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director Earlier this year, the Colorado Legislature enacted a significant new...

Beyond the Premium: Why Hospital Consolidation, Not Just Insurers, Drives America’s Health Care Cost Crisis

The escalating cost of health insurance premiums has become an unsustainable burden, placing immense financial strain on employers and consumers...

Trump Administration Implements Sweeping Executive Actions and Regulations Impacting LGBTQ+ Health Programs and Care

As he commenced the first day of his second term, President Trump initiated a series of executive orders and policy...