News
New Jersey is set to charge companies with workers on Medicaid. Other states may follow
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (754+ words) New Jersey is launching a new fee on companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage instead of being covered by their employers. Other states are considering it, too. Democratic lawmakers and governors see it as a way to help pay…...
Lee Health selects Ben Spence as next president and CEO
3+ week, 2+ day ago (258+ words) Lee Health announced on Monday that its board of directors selected Ben Spence as the organization's next president and chief executive officer. According to a news release from Lee Health, Spence, the organization's chief operating officer, will step into his…...
Trump administration strikes deal with Abb Vie to cut costs of certain drugs
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (336+ words) The Trump administration has finalized a deal with drugmaker Abb Vie to cut the cost of certain medicines, marking the latest pact as part of its "Most Favored Nation" pricing initiative. Under the agreement, Abb Vie said Monday it will…...
New law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxes
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (928+ words) States have major decisions to make in 2026 about the social safety net and taxes in the aftermath of a sweeping law President Donald Trump signed last year. Video above: House votes on health insurance subsidies as Senate debates military powers…...