Friday

05-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: Health Care

Dr. Oz, with a TV host’s flair, promises simple solutions for America’s health care ills

At his confirmation hearing to run Medicaid, Oz brushed off Democrats’ concerns about cuts Republicans are planning. At his confirmation hearing to run Medicaid, Oz brushed off Democrats’ concerns...

HHS braces for a reorganization

The effort is part of the Trump administration’s plan to shrink the federal government. The effort is part of the Trump administration’s plan to shrink the federal government. ​Health...

Oz may have underpaid Medicare, Social Security taxes, Democrats say

Oz and his advisers said that he would not amend his returns. Oz and his advisers said that he would not amend his returns. ​Health Care

Weldon’s history of vaccine skepticism helped tank his CDC nomination

Sen. Lisa Murkowski shared concerns about his vaccine views before the White House pulled his nomination. Sen. Lisa Murkowski shared concerns about his vaccine views before the White House...

NIH set to replace chief of staff with former Massie aide

The move is likely to tighten the Trump administration's control over the public health agency. The move is likely to tighten the Trump administration's control over the public health...

Top US health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees

The workers have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit a response for the so-called voluntary separation offer. The workers have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit a...

‘He needs to do much more’: RFK Jr.’s measles response under scrutiny

The health secretary’s muted response to the first major disease outbreak on his watch worries even some allies. The health secretary’s muted response to the first major disease outbreak...

Jay Bhattacharya, once condemned for his lockdown critique, is poised for a comeback

The Covid contrarian’s Senate confirmation hearing to lead the National Institutes of Health promises another airing of pandemic grievances. The Covid contrarian’s Senate confirmation hearing to lead the National...

Trump admin moves to drop fight over emergency abortions, reversing Biden admin stance

An Idaho hospital is stepping in to argue that the state’s near-total abortion ban violates patients’ rights. An Idaho hospital is stepping in to argue that the state’s near-total...

Democrats’ Medicaid strategy gets a reboot after GOP cancels town halls

The outside group Indivisible said Democrats should hold their own town halls — and if Dems don't, they'll hold their own. The outside group Indivisible said Democrats should hold...