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Healthcare Cuts Impact on Insurance and Pregnancies
New U.S. healthcare budget cuts are causing concern, with potential increases in insurance premiums and pregnancy care costs due to upcoming billing changes.
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KFF Health News
Big cuts to healthcare programs in the 2025 GOP budget law are creating an affordability crunch for many Americans: Higher health insurance premiums. Confusion about whom Medicaid will cover under the new rules. KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner explains how the changes cou
2026-06-05 09:00 UTC
KFF Health News
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one. Many obstetricians say this approach will better reflect the amount and type of care they provide. But it could incentivize providers to pile on visits and services.
2026-06-05 09:00 UTC