Friday

05-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: Health Care

Obamacare sticker shock is more shocking in some states than others

The premium hikes can be higher or lower depending on a person’s state, income and how much help they receive. For some, the loss of subsidies can amount to...

DOGE holdover who pushed for deep cuts at HHS is headed to the Navy

Rachel Riley, a former McKinsey partner, helped execute sweeping layoffs at the health department this spring. Behind the scenes, her methods sparked turmoil. Rachel Riley, a former McKinsey partner,...

An interview with the chair of Kennedy’s controversial vaccine panel

In an interview with POLITICO, Martin Kulldorff said the health secretary has asked him to impartially follow the science. In an interview with POLITICO, Martin Kulldorff said the health...

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Tylenol manufacturer amid Trump’s pressure campaign

The lawsuit comes as the Trump administration has promoted unproven claims linking Tylenol use to autism. The lawsuit comes as the Trump administration has promoted unproven claims linking Tylenol...

Here’s where the 7 most vulnerable House Republicans stand on an ACA extension

House Republicans in the toughest races in the nation are generally open to talks with Democrats on extending subsidies, with caveats House Republicans in the toughest races in the...

In his battle with doctors, RFK Jr.’s got GOP lawmakers on his side

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s at war with the groups that represent physicians. Some GOP doctors in Congress are backing him up. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s at war with the...

‘The pro-life movement still has some real juice’: How Trump’s promise of free IVF fizzled

A lobbying blitz by social and religious conservatives paid off last week when Trump announced policies that fell short of his promise to make fertility treatments, which they oppose,...

The shutdown layoffs at health agencies followed a familiar, DOGE pattern

The White House advised agencies to go big on downsizing, according to a document obtained by POLITICO. They haven't. The White House advised agencies to go big on downsizing,...

ICE is hiring dozens of health workers as lawsuits, deaths in custody mount

Nearly as many migrants have died in detention so far this year than over the four years of the Biden administration. Nearly as many migrants have died in detention...

Global health is in retreat. It’s not all about Trump.

Despite the Covid experience, nations aren’t proving more willing to help each other or to dig deep to help poor countries. Despite the Covid experience, nations aren’t proving more...