Friday

05-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: Health Care

The GOP’s Obamacare defectors were more numerous than expected

The group was led by members in swing seats and those who represent many constituents facing rising health insurance premiums. The group was led by members in swing seats...

The big plan behind Kennedy’s overhaul of childhood vaccines

Here’s how the downgrading of shots could make it easier for people who claim vaccine injuries to sue for millions, driving manufacturers from the market. Here’s how the downgrading...

Senators confirm Trump’s drug czar

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Conservatives balk at Trump’s calls to be ‘flexible’ on abortion coverage in health care talks

The president’s remarks come at a tenuous time, as many lawmakers are holding out hope for a compromise bill to extend lapsed Obamacare subsidies. The president’s remarks come at...

Artificial intelligence begins prescribing medications in Utah

Pilot program will test how far patients and regulators are willing to trust AI in medicine. Pilot program will test how far patients and regulators are willing to trust...

HHS to weaken childhood vaccine schedule for flu, meningitis

Federal officials say the U.S. should have a schedule more in line with slimmer recommendations in other countries. Public health experts say the goal belies fundamental differences between health...

Trump’s embrace of pot has Republicans in Congress fuming

In moving to reduce marijuana regulation, the president has defied the party’s old guard. In moving to reduce marijuana regulation, the president has defied the party’s old guard. ​Health...

Trump’s drug-pricing deals won’t benefit most Americans today. They could over time.

Most Americans, who have private insurance, likely will not benefit immediately from efforts to lower prescription drug prices. Administration officials expect effects to spread as markets are reshaped. Most...

States step into the breach as Obamacare subsidies lapse

Even state governments that want to help can’t completely cover rising insurance premiums. Even state governments that want to help can’t completely cover rising insurance premiums. ​Health Care

Trump admin doles out billions for rural health

Montana and California will receive near equal amounts in 2026, despite their massive size disparity. Montana and California will receive near equal amounts in 2026, despite their massive size...