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Pope Leo XIV champions universal healthcare during speech in Uruguay weeks after lung cancer surgery
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Antique Brick & Block has announced the addition of Will and Mallory Clark to its Northwest Arkansas residential sales team. The husband-and-wife duo operates from the company's Springdale location, serving residential builders, contractors and homeowners throughout the region.
White House Must Choose between Peace, War: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the White House must now decide whether to accept Tehran’s two-day proposal, which calls for an end to the war on all fronts, or face a military response from Iran’s battle-hardened Armed Forces.
HCA Healthcare benefits: Caring for those who care for others
HCA Healthcare’s benefits are designed to support colleagues’ health, well-being, career growth and retirement at every stage of life.
Sean's House offers free mental health support to teens, young adults in Del.
The Delaware-based mental health resource and nonprofit received an NBCUniversal Local impact grant for its community services.
Letters for Nov. 8: Virginia, US should restrict utility money in politics
Letter writers discuss data centers in Virginia, sales tax ballot initiative, midterm elections and a blue wave.
Patriot Support Programs of UHS and Wounded Warrior Project Join Forces to Connect Veterans with Specialized Behavioral Healthcare and Ongoing Support - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Collaboration creates a connected continuum of care and long-term support tailored to the needs of Veterans, Service members and their families. November 4, 2026 — Universal Health Services’ Patriot Support Programs […]
Providence bakery holds closing sale after 24 years of business
After 24 years of business, Sin Bakery is closing its doors on Westminster Street and saying goodbye with an "all must go" sale.
It's Your Business | It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
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Premiere: Capo Lee Calls On Pa Salieu For New Drop “What’s Wrong?”
Watch the Reece Selvadorai-directed visuals exclusively here.
Cineplex Boards Sanfic Title ‘La Residencia’ From ‘Algo Azul’ Director Mariel García Spooner
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Louisiana got $200M to shore up rural health care. Hospitals question how it’s being spent.
“The rural hospitals were deeply disappointed with the amounts that we got from the Rural Transformation grants,” said Paul Mathews, CEO of Hardtner Medical Center in La Salle Parish.
Titans' Robert Saleh says 'business as normal' after Calvin Ridley airport incident
Titans coach Robert Saleh said it's "business as normal" after "minor miscommunication" involving receiver Calvin Ridley at Nashville Airport.
When Harry Met Sally… stars reunite nearly 40 years later and fans all say the same thing
Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan reunited nearly 40 years after When Harry Met Sally… at the comedian's new Broadway show, 860
Whoa, I Missed It! Disney Starts Licensing the Household Silver, When IP Backfires, and More Big Content Moves
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Over these last few months, the entertainment business story landscape revolved around Skydance (and their merger) and Netflix (and their leadership shakeup). I don’t even want to scan my archives to see how many times I wrote about just those two companies over the last six months or so, let alone how many times they demanded their own article. Oh, how I long for June, when I could avoid them and write about other mergers and acquisitions (Comcast and NBCUniversal; Fox buying Roku). Well, not really, but you know what I mean. That focus on just two companies meant I ignored a lot of fun and, more importantly, important stories. So, it’s also time for another “Whoa, I Missed It” article. These are stories I wish I had written about, but aren’t exactly current events anymore. And there are a lot of them! Fifteen stories in all, including a very important merger that I didn’t write about, my word of warning about the IP deluge, how “genre” TV is making a big comeback, Netflix’s latest smart acquisition (and a licensing divorce), Disney and HBO’s recent TV show buys (and what they say about reboots on TV), a big cable merger, Amazon’s new bundle, social media censorship, and a lot more. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Buy, Sell or Hold the Latest Content Development and Licensing in 2026!!! Content is king. I’ve written that before, and I believe in it now more than ever. If I had to quantify it, and I have, I put it at about 50% of the fate of any given media company, be they streamer, network, bundler, studio or social platform. This is a hits-driven business, and, as I like to do about every so often, it’s time to check in on the latest content moves. These content shifts on their own aren’t usually enough to be the “most important story” of a week, but if you add them up, you can see the content landscape shifting. The stories also fell into two natural buckets: licensing deals and IP moves. Plus, I’ll offer my “buy, sell or hold” rating for whether I think the deal is smart for a given side. Let’s dive right in. Disney Starts Licensing the Household Silver Disney is starting to license their core brands to Netflix. Quietly, over the last couple of years, Disney had rented some 20th Century [Fox] shows and films to Netflix, but until now, the core brands had escaped that fate. Now? At least some Pixar films will make it to Disney (including Elio) and some Disney+ Originals (like Percy Jackson and the Olympians). Here’s my rating for each company: Disney: Sell. One is tempted to say Disney has started licensing the “crown jewels”, but I don’t think we see that yet. I’d call this the “family silver” instead, which isn’t quite as valuable. That said, Disney’s new CEO clearly is focused on shoring up the company’s profitability, and that means licensing deals, even at the expense of Disney+ exclusivity. This could also help bring eyeballs to Percy Jackson for the upcoming season, a similar benefit to “dual casting” this show, which I also think Disney should do. Still, in the long run, I’d protect the core brands more. Netflix: Buy. This is a smart move, assuming the price is right, and I’d bet it is. (Netflix’s content licensing teams are some of the best in the industry.) Of course, this is another data point that Netflix is moving away from making their own films and relying on licensing instead. That has downsides—they’ll always end up renting—but if you’re buying Disney content, that’s a good move. Prime Video Buys More Live Events Amazon’s Prime Video/MGM Studios keeps purchasing live events, including the Emmys (which I wrote about here) and some regional sporting rights. These bolster their NFL, NBA and Academy of Country Music Awards licensing deals. My theory here is that Prime Video knows that they can sell the advertising for more on live events than on their massive acquired/original inventory of shows and films. (As I’ve been showing with Reelgood’s data, they have a LOT more shows and films than other streamers.) Advertisers want live, engaged viewers, since they’re a lot more likely to be real. Prime Video: Hold. I like Amazon’s focus on live events, but it remains tough to evaluate this company, er, business unit, since we don’t know anything about their financials. Yes, Amazon’s CEO recently released a very carefully worded statement about Prime Video, claiming profitability, but we don’t know by how much by when. (It’s also not audited by third parties, so we have to take it with another grain of salt.) Plus, given that Amazon increased the price of the Emmys by about a third, they also likely overpaid. (Maybe that’s why they’re barely profitable, allegedly.) But also, I think they know they need to dominate live TV, and that’s a smart strategy! So I’m torn, but lean towards calling this a smart move. The Emmys: Definitely sell! I mentioned this in my “Streaming Bonus Content” article, but I really, really, really, really do NOT like this move for the Emmys. Chasing short term dollars over long term awareness is not a smart move. To reach the widest audience, the “dual-cast” format—meaning broadcast and streaming—just reaches more people. Skydance Takes Its Animation Back This is the story that made me want to write a “let’s catch up on content” column in the first place. Specifically, Skydance and Netflix have ended their animated film output deal. It’s not huge, since really, what film has Skydance Animation made that’s broken out? But strategically, it shows you how Skydance is positioning their company. Skydance Animation: Hold. Again, I still need to see Skydance Animation put out a hit or two before I can judge this as a smart move. The other worry for Skydance is they have a lot of overlapping animation houses now, and that’s going to end at some point. Still, if John Lasseter can regain his animation mojo—and his track record has been mixed at Skydance, ignoring his other issues—this could be a powerful point for Paramount. Netflix: Hold (put your films in theaters). Right now, with the Dan Lin upheaval and Peter Rice coming in, we don’t really know what Netflix’s plans for theaters versus straight-to-streaming films are. So I need to see what new films (if any) they buy/rent/produce to replace the Skydance flicks, but it will probably be a smarter investment of capital, since the straight-to-streaming films have just failed to break out, outside of one major example. Theaters: Buy! They do look like they’re gonna end up with more inventory based on the Skydance move, and now Netflix putting four to five films in theaters per year. For example, Netflix confirmed that KPop Demon Hunters 2 will come to theaters, and that’s going to be a smash. Disney+’s Reboot Future So those were the major licensing news stories, and now we get to the IP-related updates. Obviously, I’m generally pro-IP in content development. But that’s not some iron law; not all IP hits equally. Get ready for Entertainment Nuance Guy. And let’s start with a big worry. Scanning the news stories, Disney has three reboots on their lineup between ABC, Hulu and Disney+: Coach (on ABC), The X-Files and Glee. So are reboots as immune to failure as IP? We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out about… Why I’m skeptical about some upcoming genre and IP plays… How Skydance’s merger closing unlocked Paramount and HBO… The focus on “genre” across the streamers and studios… Some big creators leave Netflix… Netflix’s horror TV show licensing play (and what they should have done instead)… A huge merger that I didn’t write about... Whether or not we’ll see a major film tax credit… Amazon’s new megabundle of streamers… And (somehow) more… ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
Deals: Galaxy S26 Ultra and S25 Ultra on sale, Galaxy Z Fold8 price drops
The old S25 Ultra is currently cheaper than the new S26+. Also, the base S26 Ultra is $100 less than it was last week. Patience pays off – some flagships...
Deep Ellum businesses weigh safety, slower sales after deadly shootings
Deep Ellum regulars noticed heavier law enforcement and fewer visitors after three shootings. Here is what business owners and musicians are saying.
USANA Health Sciences Q3 Earnings Call Highlights
USANA Health Sciences (NYSE:USNA) expects 2026 net sales approaching $900 million and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $77 million, down from its prior adjusted EBITDA outlook of $80.5 million, as weaker sales at Rise Wellness and increased marketing investment at Hiya offset stronger profitability
Cumberland businesses receive facade grants - The Daily Reporter
CUMBERLAND — Three Cumberland businesses are receiving support to improve their buildings through façade grants from LISC Indianapolis, the local office for the Local Initiatives Support Corp.
Men’s College Soccer Calendar Change Faces Huge Rejection From Schools
Enough schools voted against the fall-to-spring calendar to block the NCAA’s proposal.
Winston-Salem weekend events expected to bring huge economic boost with packed crowds downtown
Leaders say the impact could stretch across the city, bringing long-term benefits and growth.
Despite Nintendo Switch 2 sales dropping by 37% it is still 6 million ahead of original Switch
Some fans were a little disheartened to learn earlier this week that Nintendo Switch 2 sales had dropped by 37%, which isn’t a small percentage by any means. However, thanks to data gathered by VGC…
Latest Jackson County Health inspections: Clyde's Corner, Pangea, Rogue Salad Co.
Restaurants and food carts are inspected at least twice a year by Jackson County Health Department employees. Inspectors look for risk factors that could increase the potential for food-borne illness, […]
Utah, BYU heading toward colossal showdown at Rice-Eccles Stadium
But at the end of the day, you might as well pull a name out of a hat.
Iran is reviewing proposals focusing on Tehran’s nuclear program, officials say
Iran is reviewing proposals from Qatar to address differences with the U.S. over Tehran’s nuclear program. That's according to two Middle East officials who are not authorized to comment publicly
Town of Normal to try again at updating home-based business rules, starting with public opinion
A proposal updating the current restrictions on certain home-based businesses was couched amid strong public backlash. The Town of Normal is now seeking feedback in an open house this month.
This gen’s top 10 PlayStation Studios games
As we near the six-year anniversary of the PS5, we thought we’d dive into our estimates for the top-grossing PlayStation Studios games since the start of the gen. Together, the 10 games we’re covering today have generated over $6.5 billion across PlayStation (84.7%), Steam (14.1%), and Xbox (1.2% via just Helldivers 2). Let’s have a look at the top 10. Spidey and Kratos sequels take the top two spots God of War Ragnarok takes the top spot with $1.4B in revenue via 21.6M copies – 20.1M on PlayStation (75.2% via PS5) and the rest on Steam. Around 27.5% of the copies sold on PlayStation were physical. It’s another PlayStation evergreen seller, too. This year, Ragnarok has already sold 1.1M copies, generating $60M (68% on PlayStation), outperforming new 2026 titles like Gears of War E-Day and Saros. Overall, our estimates show that Ragnarok has been accessed by 6.7M PlayStation Plus players (it was added to the Extra tier about two years ago). So it’s performed that well this year despite subscription cannibalisation. That’s the pull of God of War IP. And that Bautista series on Amazon is going to be massive - bigger than Fallout, I reckon. Next up is Spider-Man 2 with $1.3B across PS5 (over $1.2B) and Steam (nearly $70M). Spider-Man 2 has sold over 19.1M copies overall, so it should pass 20M early next year. Spider-Man 2 is an evergreen title that always spikes around the holidays (mostly concentrated around Christmas week): In December 2023, it sold 2.1M copies, up 20% from November 2023 (the month after release) In December 2024, Spider-Man 2 sold 460K copies (natural decay), up 60% from November 2024. Despite the Steam version launching in January 2025, it still sold more copies – and made more revenue – the month before. In December 2025, it sold 328K copies, up 30% from November 2025. This year’s December and Christmas will be somewhat limited by Spidey’s February 2026 addition to PS+ Extra, where 6.3M people accessed it for the first time. While subscription inclusions always cannibalise premium revenues to some extent, Spider-Man 2 did manage to sell 578K copies in August 2026 – the most its sold since Q1 2024, following hype from the Spider-Man Brand New Day movie. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe God of War Ragnarok and Spider-Man 2 continue to be huge evergreen tentpoles for Sony. Together, both titles have sold 3.4M this year (2.3M for Spidey and 1.1M for Ragnarok), generating a combined $172.9M ($115.8M for Spidey and $57.1M for Ragnarok). Again, some premium games would take a leaf out of Kratos’ book (not Spidey’s!) and would kill for these numbers in year 1. And we can see why Sony wants to take a leaf from Steam’s book, killing physical to get higher margins from catalogue sales, ensuring they get their cut, and having more control over supply and demand (and pricing for their first-party titles). Hot rods, hellpods, and horizons Gran Turismo 7 takes #3 this generation with $841.9M in revenue via 12.7M copies sold. For more info on GT7, you can check out our write-up from earlier this week. Around 1.1M people have already played GT7 this month, less than six days in. Next up – at #4 – is the first second-party game on this list. Helldivers 2 has generated $786.3M via 23M copies sold across Steam (66.1% of the copies), PS5 (25.7%), and the 1.5-year-later Xbox port (8.3%). And there are plenty of players very dedicated to the Super Earth cause, as over 4M folks have played Helldivers 2 for over 100 hours, while 462K played for over 500 hours. That dedication to democracy is pretty topical… Anyway, Helldivers 2 still attracts about 700K players per day (more if there’s a significant update), and its August addition to PlayStation Plus Extra has led to 1.6M new players overall. This year, Helldivers 2 has sold over 2.5M copies, generating $81.1M in revenue. It’s another evergreen hit for Sony, and draws in engagement numbers similar to Arc Raiders. The Helldivers 2 model, in my opinion, should be the way PlayStation approaches its live-service and second-party releases. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Horizon Forbidden West rounds off the first half of the top 10, generating $485.8M. That said, PlayStation completely stifled Horizon Forbidden West’s revenue by adding it to PlayStation Plus way too early (one year after launch). You can see the revenue drop-off clearly in our platform: As you can see: Forbidden West was still a healthy catalogue earner right before it was added to PS+ Extra, making about $1.23M a week on PlayStation across late 2022 and into January 2023. After it was added to Extra_, Forbidden West_’s weekly revenue halved to around $610K, basically overnight. Excluding launch month, Horizon Forbidden West generated about $67.2M on PlayStation in the period before the PS Plus addition. In the same period after it joined the service, that fell to $28.1M, a 58% drop. So, PlayStation didn’t trade a little bit of premium revenue for subscriber value here. It gave up well over half of it, and it cut momentum instantly for one of its premier franchises. Could you imagine the kind of cannibalisation if it launched day in date on Extra? Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe And the cannibalisation wasn’t a temporary blip that bounced back once the game left the service in September 2024. By then, 19 months on PS Plus had already hoovered up most of the install base that would have bought it, so there was barely a premium audience left to monetise. PlayStation even added it back to PS Plus on October 21 this year, and sure enough, weekly revenue dropped again (by around a third); though, the numbers are small now that Forbidden West is nearly four years old. Worth the trade-off. The usual suspects, platformers, and an Asia-driven second-party hit As for the rest of the list: Ghost of Yotei has now generated $410.1M via 5.5M copies on PS5. Yotei popped off a bit a few weeks ago due to a content update, which we covered here. The Last of Part Us I, a remake that we covered here, has generated $341.3M in revenue (67.2% via PlayStation) via 6.4M copies. It was also added to PS+ Extra about two years after launch, where 7.8M people accessed it for the first time. Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart has made $334.9M (93.6% via PlayStation 5). It’s now passed 5M copies sold overall. It’s sold 250K copies this year, generating $13.5M in revenue. Time for another Ratchet? Stellar Blade has generated $316.9M via PS5 (59.7%) and Steam (40.3%). However, the share of Stellar Blade’s 5.4M copies sold is far closer (50.4% on PlayStation, 49.6% on Steam) – despite the Steam version releasing a year later. China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong account for 48% of Steam copies and 35% of PlayStation copies (about 41% overall). These markets are regionally priced lower than others, hence the difference. Astro Bot rounds out the top 10 with $292.6M in revenue via over 4.7M copies sold. We covered Astro’s recent performance here, covering how Astro Bot is another evergreen seller and has been a hit with families. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Even these bottom five games have generated a combined $281.7M this year in catalogue sales. PlayStation wants those numbers to be bigger in the coming years, which is one of the reasons it’s killing the disc (alongside the better margins it and publishers get through digital). No more used discs means more D2C revenue for PlayStation. On that note, we recently chatted to the New York Times again about PlayStation’s digital future, so keep your eyes peeled for that! The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. Want to see why these companies (and many others) are subscribed to Alinea? Get a free platform trial! [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]
Covenant Health Calls Off Sale of Haverhill’s Penacook Place
The planned sale of Haverhill’s Penacook Place Nursing Home is off. Covenant Health said Sunday it has reconsidered the proposed sale to Azure Healthcare, as WHAV reported last month “Across all our ministries, Covenant Health’s highest priority is quality care. Earlier this year, we explored an opportunity to transfer Penacook Place to another operator. After
Yukon River King Salmon Crisis
Yukon River king salmon populations have been declining, and a new study sheds more insight on what's affecting the state’s favorite fish.
'I can't believe he is one of us' - inside Salah's life in Trabzon
BBC Sport travels to Turkey to watch Mohamed Salah play for Trabzonspor and discover how the 'Egyptian King' is settling into life by the Black Sea.
I got the same order at Chipotle and Qdoba: Comparison, winner
I compared the same chicken burrito bowl, chips, and hot salsa order at Chipotle and Qdoba to see which chain restaurant has the best food and value.
Salem artist, business owner keeps creativity local
Jessica Ramey, 48, of Salem, owns Art Department in downtown and uses art as a way to connect community members.
1970 Chevy Chevelle Malibu For Sale With 8,000 Miles Shown Pairs 555 Big-Block V8 And 6-Speed Stick
With a monster big-block V8 under the hood, this Chevelle certainly has all the power you need, and it looks pretty mint on the outside, too.
Boost for Arsenal as key international not called up
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Big match in Graz ahead
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Wyandotte County voters reject sales taxes, leaving health services and infrastructure in limbo
Wyandotte County voters rejected two sales tax increases Tuesday that would have funded mental health support, infrastructure and homeless services — including programs at the Willa Gill Center.
Steelers' rookie set for special change in 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Eli Heidenreich will wear a United States Marine Corps helmet decal as part of the league's Salute to Service initiative.
Rangers Daily: Korpisalo ‘going to get better;’ Devils Hellebuyck decision
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JJ Gabriel confirms he has picked Real Madrid over Barcelona
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Downtown Orlando businesses push back against after-midnight alcohol sales fees
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Yankees Arizona Fall League Week 5 Recap
A quiet week as the Yankees’ contingent couldn’t stop Salt River’s recent struggles.
States push short-term insurance as healthcare costs climb
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Johnny Gaudreau Wanted to End His Career as a Flyer
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Antique Brick & Block has announced the addition of Will and Mallory Clark to its Northwest Arkansas residential sales team. The husband-and-wife duo operates from the company's Springdale location, serving residential builders, contractors and homeowners throughout the region.
This ‘Slow Horses' breakout has waited her whole life for Chris Rock
At the Toronto Film Festival in September, Rosalind Eleazar walked the red carpet with her "Misty Green" costars Chris Rock, Daniel Kaluuya and Anna Kendrick.
NTRA Q3 2026 deep dive: management transition and pharma business investments offset margin gains
Genetic testing company Natera (NASDAQ:NTRA) reported Q3 2026 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 34.1% year on year to $794 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $3.02 billion at the midpoint came in 3.8% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP loss of $0.42 per share was 56.4% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Scientists Grew Microbes in Mars-Like Conditions for 160 Days. They Didn't Just Survive, They Thrived
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Lakeshore businesses want to grow, but need more employees
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Hunger Games Prequel's Advance Sales Pass Wicked, Lifting Opening Forecast to $80 Million or More
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Entertainment isn’t just promotion; it is value creation: Authentic Brands Group’s founder Jamie Salter
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Every Brand Selling Sports Cars in the U.S. in 2027
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Rays Off-season Trade Target: LHP Nick Lodolo
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Here’s how Sally Field celebrated her milestone 80th birthday
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Potential impacts Democratic health care proposals on employer-sponsored health care
Summary: Democratic state and federal wins in the midterm elections could lead to Medicaid expansion in some states, and focuses attention on the House Democrats’ memo on health care priorities in the new Congress. Few of these proposals are likely to become law before 2029, but they could form the foundation for Democratic health care reform efforts after the 2028 Presidential election. Portion of total newly eligible for Medicaid if non-expansion states expanded Source: Cervantes, S et al How Many Uninsured Are in the Coverage Gap and How Many Could be Eligible if All States Adopted the Medicaid Expansion? KFF, July 27, 2026 It’s been almost a week since the midterm elections, and the Democrats will have large majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, although not large enough to overcome Senate filibusters or Presidential vetoes. I reviewed some of what I thought these midterm results could mean in a post last week. In retrospect, I might have understated the elections’ impact on health care due to changes in governorship and majorities in many state legislatures. A Democratic trifecta (governorship and both houses) could mean expansion of Medicaid in Wisconsin, and a Democratic governor and House in Texas and Georgia could increase pressure in both states to expand Medicaid. That’s especially important, because Texas currently represents almost half of those who would be newly eligible for insurance from Medicaid expansions. Medicaid expansions matter to employers because they have been shown to decrease the risk of closure of rural hospitals and support workers’ ability to stay employed and productive. The House Democrats’ Cost of Living Healthcare Working Group published an 84-page memo in September with recommendations for the first hundred hours, the first hundred days, and the first year. The midterm results make this document more important. Here’s a review of what some of these recommendations could mean for employer-sponsored health insurance. Elements that could lower employer health care spending Restore the expanded advance premium tax credit for ACA plans. This could bring healthier enrollees back to the marketplace plans, which would improve the risk status of these plans and decrease the rate of uninsurance. Fewer people with insurance puts higher pressures on provider rates of employer plans. More stable ACA plans could encourage employers to consider transitioning from employer-sponsored plans to ICHRA/Choice, providing a fund for employers to purchase their own insurance on an exchange. Repeal Medicaid work requirements and other administrative rules of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act which as written will lead to a large increase in the uninsured rate. Fewer people with insurance leads to more pressures from hospitals for commercial rate increases. Extend Inflation Reduction Act negotiated drug prices to commercial health plans. These are now only applicable to Medicare Parts D (outpatient drugs) and B (drugs administered by providers. The Medicare negotiated prices are lower than net prices negotiated by PBMs. Hospital price limits. Some of the Democratic House proposals would institute site neutral payment and limit outlier hospital prices to 200% of Medicare. The average commercial health plan pays about 247% Medicare rates for inpatient hospital care, and many commercial health plans currently pay over 300% of Medicare for hospital services. PBM regulations. The proposals would mandate more transparency and prevent PBMs from paying subsidiaries more than market rates. Antitrust enforcement. The plan would break up vertically integrated health care monopolies which could lower prices through competition. Ban on non-compete contractual clauses could increase competition by increasing flexibility and supply of clinicians, although it could also increase physician leverage and lead to higher wages which could raise prices. Lower the Medicare eligibility age, which could take older, more expensive, workers off employer sponsored plans. Create a Medi-Kids plan to insure all children and potentially young adults up to age 26. These plan members have low non-preventive utilization and cost less per person than older plan members, but removing children from employer plans would decrease volatility because a few children have very high medical costs. Elements that could increase employer spending (in many instances for high value services) Mandate three primary care and three mental health visits without cost sharing Eliminate cost sharing for mental health care and substance use care during pregnancy and in the year after delivery Require coverage of infertility services Cap cost sharing for insulin, epipen and respiratory inhalers Count copay coupons and assistance toward member deductibles and cost sharing Cap total health care costs (premium and out-of-pocket costs) at 8% of household income Leave a comment Elements that could improve the market Increased price transparency Tightening enforcement of short-term plans, fixed indemnity plans, and cost-sharing ministries. These skimpy health plans skim off healthier people, leaving sicker people on marketplace exchanges and employer-sponsored health plans. Here’s a past post on the perils of cheap insurance. Most of these proposals are likely not to become law in the next two years, but could form the foundation of a Democratic proposal for health care reform in 2029 and beyond. The document does not provide cost estimates for these proposals. Share Thanks for reading! If you found this useful, please share, subscribe, like, and restack. You can find previous posts at this link. Views expressed in Employer Coverage are purely my own. Thanks for reading Employer Coverage ! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subscribe
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