Tuesday

03-03-2026 Vol 19

Category: Health Care

National health spending soared for 2nd consecutive year in 2024

The 7.2 percent increase comes as Americans continue to seek out medical care at high levels. The 7.2 percent increase comes as Americans continue to seek out medical care...

Lawsuit dismissed after Trump admin quietly restored tens of millions to Planned Parenthood

Progressive groups dropped their case against HHS over the withheld family planning funds, but other challenges continue. Progressive groups dropped their case against HHS over the withheld family planning...

The diseases RFK Jr. says children don’t need to be routinely vaccinated for

American kids are no longer routinely being recommended shots against hepatitis A, meningitis, rotavirus and the flu. American kids are no longer routinely being recommended shots against hepatitis A,...

RFK Jr.’s advice on sweets would upend American childhood

The health secretary’s new dietary guidelines tell parents to cut the added sugar until their kids turn 11. The health secretary’s new dietary guidelines tell parents to cut the...

Trump’s plan to strong-arm insurers into lower prices is met with skepticism

There are reasons to be skeptical that voluntary cuts by insurance companies could bring significant, lasting health care savings for Americans. There are reasons to be skeptical that voluntary...

The GOP’s Obamacare defectors were more numerous than expected

The group was led by members in swing seats and those who represent many constituents facing rising health insurance premiums. The group was led by members in swing seats...

The big plan behind Kennedy’s overhaul of childhood vaccines

Here’s how the downgrading of shots could make it easier for people who claim vaccine injuries to sue for millions, driving manufacturers from the market. Here’s how the downgrading...

Senators confirm Trump’s drug czar

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Conservatives balk at Trump’s calls to be ‘flexible’ on abortion coverage in health care talks

The president’s remarks come at a tenuous time, as many lawmakers are holding out hope for a compromise bill to extend lapsed Obamacare subsidies. The president’s remarks come at...

Artificial intelligence begins prescribing medications in Utah

Pilot program will test how far patients and regulators are willing to trust AI in medicine. Pilot program will test how far patients and regulators are willing to trust...