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Tariff Costs Likely Passed Through On Drugs And Medical Devices Drug and device makers abroad will be levied a tariff if their imported product origin is Mexico, Canada or China and the costs are likely to be passed through to consumers. This means various providers, including hospitals and physicians, will see cost increases. The costs, too, would be passed through in the drug channel, ultimately hitting employer groups, government programs, and consumers. Consumers could see higher premiums as well as cost-sharing hikes. Canada and Mexico will have 25% tariffs under the Trump administration’s announcement this week. China has total tariffs since September of 20% or more as well. (Article may require a subscription.) #healthcare #drugpricing #tariffs #hospitals #physicians https://www.modernhealthcare.com/digital-health/tariffs-mexico-canada-cardinal-intuitive Healthcare Entities Could See Pressure On Margins If Medicaid Cuts Pass While healthcare entities would not have major shifts in 2025, Medicaid cuts could mean pressure on margins according to Fitch,

House Dems Run Spending Cut Ads In Swing Districts A House Democratic campaign organization officially kicked off the 2026 elections by running a television advertising blitz hitting House Republicans over the prospect of Medicaid cuts in budget reconciliation. The ads are running in 23 swing districts in 13 states. (Article may require a subscription.) #medicaid #election2026 #budgetreconciliation https://www.modernhealthcare.com/politics-policy/medicaid-cuts-tv-ads-gop BCBSMI Had Major 2024 Loss Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan (BCBSMI), a top insurer in the nation, reported a $1.03 billion loss in 2024 due to rising costs and what it called “unsustainable” market conditions. It had revenue of $40.6 billion. It said the costs were driven by rising utilization of expensive medical services and costs for prescription and specialty drugs. Additional article: https://www.modernhealthcare.com/insurance/blue-cross-michigan-2024-healthcare-costs (Some articles may require a subscription.) #healthplans #margins #bcbsmi https://www.beckerspayer.com/payer/bcbs-michigan-posts-1b-loss-in-2024.html SNP Plans Grow In Enrollment Season While enrollment growth in Medicare Advantage (MA) was lower than previous years,