Weekly analysis and insights on key health policy news by Martin Cech
Nov 20, 2025
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15 min read
the ACA extension party lines, what enacted and imposted means, and a new strategy for CMS' innovation center
Nov 13, 2025
the HSA option, BearCare, and the trouble with policy making around the most or least sympathetic cases
Nov 6, 2025
14 min read
tough choices for fragile state budgets, squeezing the Medicare balloon, and MA plans report earnings during a tricky year
Oct 30, 2025
16 min read
No one wants to be the cheapest ACA plan in 2026, Medicaid cuts as a headwind, and managing costs in the US health care system.
Oct 23, 2025
earnings season starts with Elevance and Molina, Cedar launches a digital safety net, and the ACA saved money but also made everyone angry
