This column from NYT paints the picture that Medicaid cuts have created, and it’s a bleak one. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/o...

The expiration of ACA health care subsidies means steep increases in premiums. As 2026 picks up, these mind-bending increases are going to be more real than ever. www.latimes.com/business/sto...

Consumers for Quality Care believes that health care is a right and therefore affordable health coverage is not a luxury, it is a necessity. Read our statement on the expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies. ⤵️ consumers4qualitycare.org/press/2026/0...

As states debate caps stronger rules before medical debt goes to collections, policymakers are also watching the fallout from the vacated CFPB rule on credit reporting. The goal: protect patients from aggressive tactics while ensuring clear standards. www.creditandcollectionnews.com/lawmakers-co...

As enhanced ACA subsidies approach expiration, a bipartisan coalition has introduced the CommonGround for Affordable Health Care Act to extend premium savings, increase oversight, and add reforms that will help keep coverage affordable for families. wrnjradio.com/bipartisan-g...

PatientRightsAdvocate.org has launched a new Ohio Hospital Price Finder Tool, giving patients, employers, and caregivers a clearer look at hospital prices across the state. More transparency can help Ohioans make informed choices about their care. ohiohospitalpricefinder.patientrightsadvocate.org

Health care costs are rising, and even though employers partially cover premiums for workers, there’s still a cost - lower wages and fewer jobs. Read more: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/o...

Insurers are publishing incomplete price transparency data and leaving Americans in the dark about how much they actually have to pay for care. Americans deserve honesty from their insurers. Read more: www.beckerspayer.com/research-ana...

Rising health care costs will be hard on everyone. Be sure to use your resources to stay informed of current price changes. ⤵️ www.kctv5.com/2025/12/12/a...

Mississippi is exploring how to approach better care for women and children. Lawmakers are hoping to focus more on childcare programs and increasing resources for mental health and substance abuse. When Americans are healthy, the country benefits. Read more: apnews.com/article/miss...

The SUPPORT Act will help mothers and infants nationwide by strengthening recovery programs, streamlining training and education for physicians, and funding substance-use disorder professionals to serve the areas with the highest overdose rates. www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/sen...

Expanding access to doulas, particularly through Medicaid, will help narrow racial disparities in health and improve both infant and maternal mortality. apnews.com/article/mich...

Health insurance costs are going up. But Senator Husted’s proposed solution “consists mostly of raising costs or cutting benefits for low and middle-income consumers whose pay and insurance plans aren’t as good as his own.” ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/09/o...

Next year, health insurance could cost 4x more for Americans that rely on ACA subsidies. nwlc.org/resource/129...

Instead of extending essential subsidies to keep Americans insured, lawmakers are pushing costly high-deductible insurance plans that increase medical debt and force people to pay thousands of dollars before their insurance goes into effect. Read More:

Millions who rely on ACA marketplace plans could see premiums more than double if tax credits aren’t extended, according to new KFF polling.

As health insurance costs rise, Americans with the least are hurt the most. Senior citizens will pay significantly more for Medicare next year. At the same time, COLA payments will be lower to adjust for rising Medicare costs. Read more: us.cnn.com/2025/11/21/p...

Insurers, expecting a costlier pool of customers, have hiked up prices for health care drastically. As Congress refuses to extend tax credits that make care affordable, access is becoming increasingly out of reach for those who need it. www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...

When insurers fail their customers, people get sicker. When prior authorization denies life-saving care, people die, and families suffer. More than 1 in 4 physicians say the practice has led to negative consequences for their patients. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

Medicare expenses continue to rise. As health care gets more expensive, an increasing number of Americans are saddled with its costs. Read more: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/b...

With enhanced ACA subsidies set to expire, millions of low- and middle-income Americans may see their health insurance premiums rise by 75% or more. Families deserve affordable access to care, not financial strain. www.businessinsider.com/aca-health-i...

Medical debt shouldn’t push families toward bankruptcy. Ohio’s proposed bill would stop wage garnishment, cap interest, and keep debt off credit reports. Patients deserve protections, not punishment. www.creditandcollectionnews.com/ohio-lawmake...

No one should face financial penalties for seeking medical care. Colorado’s new law protects patients from debt reporting, and we need to defend these safeguards. natlawreview.com/article/colo...

The bottom line, according to CQC board member @jason4care.bsky.social: Family caregivers are essential but overlooked, and they need a lot more support than they’re currently getting.

Massachusetts leads the nation in lung cancer treatment, but Black and Asian Bay Staters are still less likely to be diagnosed early or to receive surgery.

Hospital consolidation is rising, as more & more hospital systems merge. But this growth hasn’t made patients any safer. In fact, Leapfrog’s Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Rankings show wide variations in patient safety even with the same hospital systems.

If ACA represented a huge step forward for healthcare access in America, the repeal of ACA tax credits represents a similarly big step backward. www.wbtv.com/2025/11/09/a...

“The consolidated lawsuits highlight an alleged pattern of illegal behavior that plaintiffs say kills price competition and incentivizes Claritev and its insurance clients to cram down payments to health care providers.” www.bizjournals.com/washington/n...

No one should be pushed into debt for getting sick. Let’s strengthen consumer protections so families can focus on healing, not bills. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/07/t...

20% of Californians live in rural areas — but only 9% of doctors practice there. Programs connecting medical students to rural hospitals help expand care where it’s needed most. Read more: salinasvalleytribune.com/uc-davis-med...

Breast and colorectal cancers are leading causes of death among women — yet preventive screenings are often skipped due to cost. Expanded coverage for these screenings is a step toward saving lives. Read more: www.theriverbanknews.com/news/women-m...

Families shouldn’t need national media coverage to get insurers to pay for needed care. Out-of-network exceptions are harder than ever to secure — even when no in-network doctor can help. Watch here: www.nbcnews.com/video/parent...

California’s new PBM law is a win for consumers. 🎉 SB 41 will require transparency, state licensure, and ensure PBMs act in the best interest of patients — not profits. Read more: www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ca...

Medical debt can tank credit scores — even when the charges stem from billing errors or insurance disputes. Some states have banned this harmful practice, but a new federal rule could bring it back. www.ophthalmologyadvisor.com/news/medical...

Even with insurance, patients can face denied coverage and mounting medical bills — often with little explanation. When insurers fail to do their job, patients pay the price. www.wect.com/2025/11/05/w...

Open enrollment for the federal Marketplace has begun! 🏥 Enrollment runs through Jan. 15 — now’s the time to compare plans and find one that protects your health and your wallet. Read more:

Absolutely, there’s an urgent crisis in this country,” says @jason4care.bsky.social, president of the National Alliance for Caregiving. 1 in 4 adults care for relatives with complex needs—often unpaid. Lawmakers must act to support this invisible workforce. WATCH: www.wtoc.com/2025/11/04/c...

Americans burdened by medical debt need protection, not red tape. The CFPB should use its full authority to help families stay financially secure while getting the care they need. www.cpr.org/2025/11/01/t...

Hidden costs no more: Oklahoma’s new law requires hospitals to post prices, helping patients avoid surprise medical bills and creating a fairer system. kfor.com/news/local/o...

Debt relief provides temporary breathing room, but Americans need systemic change: limits on interest, transparency, and protections from unfair billing. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Premiums are rising—and millions could see costs double—if Congress fails to extend enhanced ACA tax credits. With open enrollment starting this week, families deserve affordable, predictable coverage. apnews.com/article/affo...

Approved one month. Denied the next. A Florida woman’s story shows how broken our insurance system is—and why we need stronger patient protections. www.fox4now.com/news/local-n...

“Medicare Advantage enrollees on average had access to just under half (48%) of the physicians in their area who were available to people enrolled in traditional Medicare in 2022, a new KFF analysis finds.” www.axios.com/2025/10/28/m...

What do you need to know going into Medicare and Medicare Advantage open enrollment? A new resource by the Miami Herald has the answers. ⤵️ www.miamiherald.com/news/busines...

Medical debt relief makes a real difference for families. www.the-sun.com/money/153893...

Too many Black seniors still face disparities in access and care. There’s more work to do to ensure every resident can age with dignity and quality care. states.aarp.org/washington-d...

Many states have taken important steps to protect consumers from the harms of medical debt. Now, federal action could weaken those safeguards – leaving patients more vulnerable. Protecting consumers must remain the priority. news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and...

Rising costs, poor value, huge price variation. U.S. hospitals must prioritize transparency and affordability for patients. www.medicaleconomics.com/view/increas...

Both employers and their workers are paying a lot more this year for health care than they did last year, and it’s expected that costs will continue to rise in 2026. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/h...

A new poll from Families USA shows voters across party lines want action on health care costs. Top solutions: require hospitals to disclose rates, end surprise billing, eliminate overcharging loopholes. Urgency is bipartisan. www.hcinnovationgroup.com/policy-value...