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Proposed rule would bring sweeping changes to Marketplace enrollment, eligibility March 13, 2025
A proposed federal rule issued this week would, if finalized, bring wide-ranging changes for the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance Marketplace, including a shorter open enrollment period in all states.
Steve Anderson
HMO vs PPO vs POS vs EPO: What’s the difference? February 17, 2025
The type of managed care your health plan falls under affects your healthcare costs and plan benefits – including access to medical providers.
Steve Anderson
Can a new President make health policy changes on ‘Day One?’ January 17, 2025
When a new Commander in Chief takes office and their party also controls both chambers of Congress, how quickly can they make changes to health policy? Can policy changes happen on “Day One” of a new administration?
Steve Anderson
Four reasons to not wait until January to enroll in an ACA health plan January 16, 2025
Obamacare's 2023 open enrollment runs until January 15 in most states. Here's why you might want to enroll by December 15 anyway.
Steve Anderson
How sunsetting ARP’s subsidy enhancements would affect ACA subsidy amounts January 3, 2025
What will happen to Marketplace health insurance subsidy availability and size when the subsidy enhancements instituted under the American Rescue Plan sunset after 2025?
Steve Anderson
ACA open enrollment: what’s new for 2025 October 16, 2024
Open enrollment for 2025 ACA (Affordable Care Act)-compliant health insurance is just around the corner. Let’s take a look at the various changes that consumers should be aware of this fall.
Steve Anderson
Finalized federal rule reduces total duration of short-term health plans to 4 months September 20, 2024
A finalized federal rule will impose new nationwide duration limits on short-term limited duration insurance (STLDI) plans. The rule – which applies to plans sold or issued on or after September 1, 2024 – will limit STLDI plans to three-month terms, and to total duration – including renewals – of no more than four months.
Steve Anderson
Georgia switches to state-run health insurance Marketplace for 2025 coverage September 17, 2024
Starting Nov. 1, 2024, Georgia residents will use a state-run health insurance enrollment platform, Georgia Access, to shop for and enroll in Marketplace health coverage for 2025. Here’s a look at the changes that consumers can expect.
Steve Anderson
DACA news: 100,000 Dreamers become eligible for Marketplace health insurance August 21, 2024
Starting in November, DACA health insurance options will include exchange enrollment and eligibility for income-based premium subsidies. The federal government estimates that 100,000 people will be newly eligible for Marketplace coverage under the rule.
Steve Anderson
Domestic partner health insurance: a coverage option for unmarried couples June 20, 2024
If you’re in a relationship deemed a domestic partnership, access to your domestic partner’s health insurance, or their access to yours, depends on where you live and your health plan’s rules.
Steve Anderson

Amid Medicaid cuts debate, provider taxes, state directed payments in the firing line
March 27, 2025 by
The Paragon Health Institute, an influential conservative thinktank with a line to the White House, is shining a light on Medicaid funding mechanisms it describes as "gimmicks” and a “legalized money laundering apparatus," drawing immediate pushback from hospital groups.
Duke-Margolis launches council to build health-focused frameworks for private equity
March 26, 2025 by
Private investment will be even more critical for healthcare organizations in a political environment where public funds are likely to shrink.
The Doctors Company to buy medical liability insurer ProAssurance in $1.3B deal
March 20, 2025 by
The Doctors Company plans to take specialty medical insurer ProAssurance private in a deal worth about $1.3 billion, the companies announced Wednesday.
Report: Healthcare unaffordable for many New Yorkers, most worried about future costs
March 20, 2025 by
Two-thirds of respondents delayed or went without healthcare due to the cost over the past 12 months, and 4 in 5 worry about affordability in the future.
What’s next for digital health investing in 2025?
March 5, 2025 by ,
Digital health venture capital funding cooled off in 2024 following the fever pitch of investment from 2020 to 2022. But investors still see bright opportunities for the sector.

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