What the 2025 Big Beautiful Bill Means for Medicaid Patients

Medicaid cuts per capita by state

In July 2025, Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, often called the “Big Beautiful Bill.” It included large Medicaid cuts, the health program that low-income people, children, older adults, and people with disabilities depend on. If you are on Medicaid, or if you help a loved one who has it, the changes could…

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Healthcare Costs Are Soaring. Is Your State Among the Hardest Hit?

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Healthcare costs have been climbing steadily across the United States, but just how steep the increases are depends heavily on where you live. According to recent data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the average American saw personal healthcare expenses rise by 20.9 percent over the last five years. In some states, however, the increase…

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Caregiving Resource Guide for Employers

caregiving guide for employers

At some point in their lives, 80% of our workforce will be a caregiver to a loved one. This caregiving resource guide provides information on national caregiving resources as well as information about common resources available locally. We hope this will be helpful to employers and their Human Resources team in thinking about how they…

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Should You Be Worried About AI in Health Insurance Claim Reviews?

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Should You Be Worried About AI in Health Insurance Claim Reviews?   Insurance claim reviews are increasingly being done by Artificial Intelligence. While AI can speed up decisions and lower costs, the many people are worried about how it’s being used and whether it’s getting the right results. Insurance Claim Denials Increasing Insurance claim denials…

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Healthcare Costs: Where does your state rank?

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Healthcare costs vary widely across the U.S., with some states spending nearly twice as much per person as others. A recent analysis by Steno Health, using data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), ranked the states with the highest and lowest healthcare spending. But high spending doesn’t always mean…

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