Category: Health Care
December 09, 2025
Health Care
Bill Cassidy is ready to cut a deal on Obamacare
The top Republican on health care also said he wants a vote this week on a GOP alternative to a Democratic bill to extend expiring subsidies. The top Republican...
December 07, 2025
Health Care
‘Sort of blackmail’: Billions in rural health funding hinge on states passing Trump-backed policies
Democrats and health advocates described the strategy as highly unusual, and some fear it could be wielded to favor political allies. Democrats and health advocates described the strategy as...
December 06, 2025
Health Care
Can any Obamacare plan pass? Competing proposals divide Congress
Obamacare premiums will rise on Jan. 1 unless Congress acts. Obamacare premiums will rise on Jan. 1 unless Congress acts. Health Care
December 06, 2025
Health Care
Trump asks RFK Jr. to ‘fast track’ vaccine schedule review
The president weighed in after the health secretary’s vaccine advisers recommended a major change to the shots routinely given to children. The president weighed in after the health secretary’s...
December 05, 2025
Health Care
‘Puppets on a string’: ACIP chair airs independence concerns
The newly appointed chair’s comments were overheard Friday during a break in the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ proceedings. The newly appointed chair’s comments were overheard Friday during a...
December 05, 2025
Health Care
RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel says not all newborns need Hep B shots
The shot was previously recommended for all infants after birth to prevent an infection that can cause severe liver disease and cancer. The shot was previously recommended for all...
December 04, 2025
Health Care
CDC vaccine advisers delay hepatitis B vote amid confusion
After last-minute changes, members complained they didn't fully understand what they were voting on. After last-minute changes, members complained they didn't fully understand what they were voting on. Health...
December 04, 2025
Health Care
RFK Jr. ally, anti-vaccine lawyer to brief CDC vaccine meeting
Senate Health Committee Chair Bill Cassidy criticized the decision to invite Aaron Siri, who worked with Kennedy on vaccine-related lawsuits, to present at the CDC meeting. Senate Health Committee...
December 03, 2025
Health Care
Watchdog finds fraudulent Obamacare signups and Republicans cry foul
The Government Accountability Office report is solidifying GOP opposition to extending expiring subsidies that help people pay for health insurance. The Government Accountability Office report is solidifying GOP opposition...
December 03, 2025
Health Care
Obamacare subsidies expire this month. Many Republicans are shrugging.
"No one wants a primary challenge where the accusation is: ‘You supported Obamacare.'" "No one wants a primary challenge where the accusation is: ‘You supported Obamacare.'" Health Care