The White House is considering a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies for two more years. This comes as millions of Americans face a significant increase in healthcare costs starting in January. The proposal suggests a cap on eligibility for these subsidies at 700% of the federal poverty level. This is a change from the original Affordable Care Act, which capped eligib...
Lung cancer screening guidelines might be missing a lot of people who need them. Right now, rules say only certain adults can get yearly CT scans. But a new study shows that this leaves out most people with lung cancer. Only about one-third would even qualify for these life-saving scans. Take Carla Tapia, for example. She's a 38-year-old mom from Maryland. She smoke...
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, recently shared her heartbreaking journey with cancer. At just 35 years old, she revealed that she has less than a year to live. This news came shortly after she welcomed her second child, a baby girl, in May 2024. Doctors first noticed something was wrong when her white blood cell count seem...
In 2023, Alberta Health Services took a big step forward by allowing Indigenous patients to perform their traditional spiritual ceremonies in hospitals. This new policy, called the Patient Access to Indigenous Spiritual Ceremony, was introduced on National Indigenous Peoples' Day. It's a way to make sure Indigenous patients can practice their culture while getting me...
President Donald Trump is once again taking aim at the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. This time, he's not pushing for a full repeal like he did in his first term. Instead, he's focusing on the high costs of healthcare and the looming deadline to extend subsidies that help people pay for their insurance premiums. Trump has said he won't support extendi...
A recent deal will allow Medicare to cover weight loss drugs, but it comes with a hefty price tag. The prices for drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy will drop significantly when bought through Medicare and Medicaid. Ozempic will cost $350 per month instead of $1, 000, and Wegovy will be $350 instead of $1, 350. Other drugs will be even cheaper, around $145 per month. This...
Let's talk about Medicaid and work requirements. This is a big deal because it changes who gets help and who doesn't. Some people think it's fair to make folks work to get benefits. Others say it's not that simple. Why? Because not everyone can work. Some have health issues, or they can't find jobs. So, what's the real story here? First, let's look at the facts. Med...
The Trump administration has recently taken a stance that could impact millions of Americans struggling with medical debt. By issuing new guidelines, they are challenging state laws designed to protect consumers from having medical debt affect their credit scores. Several states, including Washington, Oregon, and New York, have already implemented laws to prevent me...
A well-known doctor and health policy expert has raised concerns about the current government's approach to healthcare and immigration. The discussion comes as a government shutdown drags on, with both sides stuck in a stalemate over spending and healthcare policies. The doctor, who teaches the history of health and eugenics at a major university, points out that th...
In the world of politics, things can get pretty heated. Right now, Democrats and Republicans are at a standstill. Democrats are saying no to a bill that keeps the government running unless Republicans agree to some changes. Specifically, they want to reverse cuts to Medicaid, restore funding for public media, and extend subsidies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans. ...