Healthcare

Examining the Potential Impact of Medicare’s New WISeR Model

WISeR Expands the Use of Prior Authorization in Traditional Medicare at a Time of Increasing Scrutiny Authors: Alex Cottrill, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Juliette Cubanski, Tricia Neuman, and Misha Segal Published: Feb...

KFF Health Tracking Poll: Health Care Costs, Expiring ACA Tax Credits, and the 2026 Midterms

Authors: Shannon Schumacher, Audrey Kearney, Mardet Mulugeta, Isabelle Valdes, Ashley Kirzinger, and Liz Hamel Published: Jan 29, 2026 Findings Key Takeaways The cost of health care, including paying for health insurance and out-of-pocket expenses, tops...
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The State of Medicaid in 2026: Coverage, Costs, and a New Era of Federal Constraints

The State of Medicaid in 2026: Coverage, Costs, and a New Era of Federal Constraints WASHINGTON — Medicaid enters 2026...

What the U.S. Congress Is Doing for Medicare in 2026

Medicare — the federal health insurance program primarily for people age 65 and older and for some people with...

Medicare bill tracker (119th Congress, 2025–2026)

Medicare Bill Tracker Telehealth in Medicare (extension + permanent reforms) BillTopicSponsorIntroducedLatest actionCommitteesWhat it does for MedicareH.R.5081 — Telehealth Modernization ActTelehealth extensionRep....