The U. S. has seen a drop in overdose deaths, a win worth celebrating. But this progress is at risk. A new law could take health insurance away from millions, including many with opioid addiction. Medicaid covers nearly half of non-elderly adults battling opioid addiction. Without it, treatment becomes harder to access. Life expectancy in the U. S. has been stagnant...
Albert Bourla, the CEO of Pfizer, is set to attend a high-profile fundraiser at President Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey. The event, organized to support the pro-Trump group MAGA Inc. , aims to raise a whopping $25 million. This comes just a day after Trump sent letters to major drug companies, including Pfizer, demanding lower drug prices in the U. S. t...
Safety net hospitals play a crucial role in healthcare. They provide medical services to those who need them most, regardless of their ability to pay. However, there is no single definition for these hospitals. This lack of clarity makes it tough to create policies that truly help them. Different groups define safety net hospitals in different ways. Some focus on th...
Health experts are sounding the alarm. They fear that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the Health and Human Services Secretary, might remove key members of the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). This panel of primary care experts has been a cornerstone of preventive healthcare for decades. The concern stems from a recent move where Kennedy replaced members of ano...
The U. S. has long struggled with providing fair and affordable healthcare to all its citizens. This issue has been brought back into focus with the recent Big Beautiful Bill, a key piece of legislation from the second Trump administration. This bill is currently making its way through the Senate and aims to chip away at the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamaca...
President Trump recently signed a major bill that will significantly change Medicaid. This law will make it harder for many people to get health care. The bill adds work requirements for adults under 65. This means they must prove they are working or in school to keep their Medicaid coverage. The new rules could take health care away from up to 15 million people. Wi...
Rural communities across the US are bracing for significant healthcare changes due to recent federal policy shifts. Medicaid, a vital program for low-income individuals, is facing substantial cuts, which could have severe consequences for those who rely on it. In North Carolina, local leaders are concerned about the impact of these cuts on their communities. Medicai...
The upcoming 2026 midterms are already feeling the heat from Republican plans to revamp Medicaid. Senators from Maine, North Carolina, and Iowa are feeling the pressure as their states could see tens of thousands lose healthcare coverage. Democrats are hoping to turn this into a winning strategy, tying Medicaid cuts to tax breaks for the wealthy. Senators like Susan...
Republicans in the Senate are trying to fix a huge problem with a tiny solution. They want to cut $800 billion from Medicaid, a program that helps millions of Americans get healthcare. This could hurt many people, especially those in rural areas who rely on Medicaid to keep their hospitals open. Some Republicans say they understand the cuts will harm their voters. B...
South Korea has been pushing hard into telehealth. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed the country to quickly approve telemedicine in 2020. The government then launched a test run in 2023. As the pandemic eases, it is crucial to figure out what makes people willing to use and pay for telemedicine and teleconsultation. This is key for shaping future policies and services. T...