Tuesday

03-03-2026 Vol 19

Category: Health Care

Pharma stocks’ slide hasn’t deterred these lawmakers

Drug company shares are down amid President Donald Trump’s assault on the industry, but some in Congress see value. Drug company shares are down amid President Donald Trump’s assault...

RFK Jr. goes after immigrants to cut health insurance costs

The Trump administration projects as many as 1.8 million people, including many DACA recipients, could lose coverage. The Trump administration projects as many as 1.8 million people, including many...

Senate megabill will strengthen Obamacare, says red state hospital CEO

The leader of South Carolina’s hospital association said a cost-saver in the bill would force the state to consider Medicaid expansion. The leader of South Carolina’s hospital association said...

Trump administration to end LGBTQ+-specific crisis hotline

The Trevor Project, a leading LGBTQ+ advocacy group that works with the government to help administer the "Press 3" option, said the decision could have grave consequences. The Trevor...

Vaccine advisers to review ingredient RFK Jr. has long wanted banned

The health secretary wrote a 2014 book arguing that thimerosal caused brain damage, a claim his own agencies say is unfounded. The health secretary wrote a 2014 book arguing...

Hospitals stunned by Senate GOP’s Medicaid plan

Republicans want to curtail taxes states have imposed to increase payments to hospitals. Republicans want to curtail taxes states have imposed to increase payments to hospitals. ​Health Care

‘Undermining trust’: Kennedy’s promises on vaccines put to the test

The health secretary wants regulators to question long-settled science and public health guidance. The health secretary wants regulators to question long-settled science and public health guidance. ​Health Care

CDC backtracks on layoffs, rehires more than 400 people

Around half of those employees are in the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention. Around half of those employees are in the National Center for...

There’s one vice RFK Jr. isn’t talking about

The health secretary, who wants Americans to make healthier choices, rarely mentions smoking. The health secretary, who wants Americans to make healthier choices, rarely mentions smoking. ​Health Care