Category: Health Care
January 14, 2026
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...
January 13, 2026
Health 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...
January 11, 2026
Health Care
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,...
January 10, 2026
Health Care
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...
January 10, 2026
Health Care
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...
January 09, 2026
Health Care
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...
January 07, 2026
Health Care
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...
January 06, 2026
Health Care
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...
January 06, 2026
Health Care
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...