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. ...
Senate Democrats are at a crossroads. They are thinking about shutting down the government if they don't get what they want on health care. This is a big change for them. In the past, they were against shutdowns. But now, they feel like they have no choice. Many Democrats are frustrated. They think Republicans are not playing fair. Republicans have the majority in b...
In Florida, doctors have the right to refuse care to unvaccinated patients, but Governor Ron DeSantis wants to change this. He believes it's wrong for doctors to turn away patients based on their vaccination status. This is a shift from his previous stance, where he supported doctors' freedom to run their practices as they see fit. Two years ago, DeSantis signed a b...
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...