Category: Health Care
January 09, 2026
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...
January 07, 2026
Health Care
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...
January 06, 2026
Health Care
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...
January 06, 2026
Health Care
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...
January 05, 2026
Health Care
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...
January 04, 2026
Health Care
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...
January 04, 2026
Health Care
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...
December 29, 2025
Health Care
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
December 29, 2025
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...