Health Care Reform

The 15 states that limit postpartum Medicaid eligibility to 60 days are predominantly a swath of Republican-led states that stretch from the Mountain West to the South.

"Industry reports have suggested that hospitals had high margins in 2020 and 2021 but have faced significant financial challenges in 2022," the report concludes.

40% of employers say they had revised the benefits package during the pandemic.

The share of commercial markets that are highly concentrated increased from 71% to 75%, from 2014 to 2021.

"When people enroll into Medicare for the first time or during the Annual Enrollment Period, it is important to analyze all the options so they can make a mindful Medicare decision," Medicare consultant Michael Friedman says.

In this Q&A, Charisse Vaughn,  a senior vice president and the Texas Market Leader for Holmes Murphy, along with her colleagues, Nick Karls, compliance…