Economic and geopolitical factors, particularly the impact of war on energy costs, are heavily influencing the political landscape.

With gas prices hitting $4.56 per gallon and potentially reaching $5.00 by Memorial Day, significant economic and political pain is expected if the strait remains closed.

New federal rules could open ACA marketplaces to non-network health plans, creating lower-cost coverage options while raising questions about consumer protections and market competition.

Veda Partners’ Spencer Perlman says the Trump administration’s proposed Medicaid payment changes could expand cuts beyond those mandated by Congress, potentially reshaping provider reimbursement and increasing federal savings projections.

Hightower’s Stephanie Link, Miller Tabak’s Matt Maley, and Veda Partners’ Henrietta Treyz say strong consumers and earnings are helping steady markets, though volatility and policy uncertainty remain key risks.

Veda Partners’ Henrietta Treyz will contribute to AGF’s “Capitol Signals” newsletter on U.S. policy and market impacts.

Medicare Advantage insurers will retain billions of dollars in payments next year after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services raised payments and set aside critical program reforms.

Several million Americans signed up for HSAs this year as they grapple with increasingly expensive medical care and health-insurance premiums

WASHINGTON — Comments from a top Trump administration health official add to signs of a major flaw in the president’s most-favored nation drug pricing plans.