Friday

05-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: 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...

‘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...

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

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...

‘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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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