Tuesday

03-03-2026 Vol 19

Category: Health Care

RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel says not all newborns need Hep B shots

The shot was previously recommended for all infants after birth to prevent an infection that can cause severe liver disease and cancer. The shot was previously recommended for all...

CDC vaccine advisers delay hepatitis B vote amid confusion

After last-minute changes, members complained they didn't fully understand what they were voting on. After last-minute changes, members complained they didn't fully understand what they were voting on. ​Health...

RFK Jr. ally, anti-vaccine lawyer to brief CDC vaccine meeting

Senate Health Committee Chair Bill Cassidy criticized the decision to invite Aaron Siri, who worked with Kennedy on vaccine-related lawsuits, to present at the CDC meeting. Senate Health Committee...

Watchdog finds fraudulent Obamacare signups and Republicans cry foul

The Government Accountability Office report is solidifying GOP opposition to extending expiring subsidies that help people pay for health insurance. The Government Accountability Office report is solidifying GOP opposition...

Obamacare subsidies expire this month. Many Republicans are shrugging.

"No one wants a primary challenge where the accusation is: ‘You supported Obamacare.'" "No one wants a primary challenge where the accusation is: ‘You supported Obamacare.'" ​Health Care

Pharma lobbyists to EU: Cut deals with Trump

Advocates for European drugmakers say other countries must follow the UK to the bargaining table to stave off tariffs and remain competitive. Advocates for European drugmakers say other countries...

The FDA’s top drug regulator submits his resignation to the agency

Food and Drug Administration chief Marty Makary convinced Rick Pazdur to take the role to help bring stability to the roiling agency. Food and Drug Administration chief Marty Makary...

Doctors call Ozempic a miracle drug. Medicaid officials aren’t so sure.

States are choosing not to cover the new weight-loss drugs, sacrificing a chance to stem cancer, diabetes and heart disease. States are choosing not to cover the new weight-loss...

RFK Jr. is overhauling the program that helps maintain Americans’ access to vaccines

An effort to include autism cases could bankrupt the program. The secretary’s anti-vaccine allies prefer it collapse. An effort to include autism cases could bankrupt the program. The secretary’s...

Americans are buckling under medical bills. It could get worse.

Charities that help people pay for care say demand is way up. That’s before scheduled Medicaid and Obamacare cuts take effect. Charities that help people pay for care say...