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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

US Republican leader warns government shutdown could be longest in history

Mike Johnson will not negotiate with Democrats until they drop healthcare demands, prolonging a government shutdown that could become one of the longest in U.S. history.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Bipartisan negotiations are the 'obvious way out' of the shutdown, says Sen. Dick Durbin

Millions of Americans could see their health care premiums double if Congress fails to extend Affordable Care Act marketplace subsidies during the government shutdown.
#affordable-care-act
fromBoston.com
6 hours ago
US politics

'We're not big spenders': Meet those behind the fight over health insurance at the center of the shutdown stalemate

fromFortune
1 day ago
US politics

'Do I spend $500 on a doctor's visit or do I buy groceries?': Meet some of the Americans who could lose health insurance soon if ACA tax credits die | Fortune

US politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

5 things to know about the health care fight behind the shutdown

Extending enhanced ACA premium tax credits before Nov. 1 is urgent to preserve affordability for millions; Democrats press immediate action while Republicans cite a December expiration.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Healthcare, one of the most stubborn issues in Congress, is at the center of the shutdown fight

Democrats demand extension of ACA subsidies to reopen the government; Republicans are split, with some opposing extensions and seeking to scale back the program.
fromBoston.com
6 hours ago
US politics

'We're not big spenders': Meet those behind the fight over health insurance at the center of the shutdown stalemate

fromFortune
1 day ago
US politics

'Do I spend $500 on a doctor's visit or do I buy groceries?': Meet some of the Americans who could lose health insurance soon if ACA tax credits die | Fortune

fromFast Company
1 week ago
US politics

Healthcare, one of the most stubborn issues in Congress, is at the center of the shutdown fight

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

No Kings Organizer Responds to Speaker Johnson Accusing Protest of Hating America: Almost Feel Sorry for Him'

Indivisible's co-executive director says No King rallies counter Republican shutdown claims, warn Republicans harm healthcare and the republic, and predict much larger turnout.
#health-insurance
#immigration
#marjorie-taylor-greene
fromAxios
1 week ago

Shutdown tensions cause clashes to erupt on Capitol Hill: "You're an embarrassment"

Democrats have railed against Johnson for refusing to swear Grijalva in until the shutdown ends and the House returns to session, accusing him of wanting to block a vote on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files. "You just don't want her to be on the Epstein discharge petition," Gallego told Johnson, who responded that the claim is "totally absurd" and said, "You guys are experts at red herrings and distractions."
US politics
#us-government-shutdown
#healthcare-policy
Mental health
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Private Equity Firms See Psychiatric Hospitals as Profit Opportunities

For-profit companies now operate a growing share of U.S. inpatient mental health beds, driven by ACA coverage expansions and increased reimbursement.
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

House to vote on stopgap funding bill, but health care fight threatens a shutdown

We're going to get this government funded. We're going to keep the funding going and our appropriators will have more time to do their work.
US news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Health Insurance Premiums Are Rising Faster Than Ever Before

Consider that, from 2000 to 2020, egg prices fluctuated between just under $1 and about $3 a dozen; they reached $6.23 in March but then fell to $3.78 in June. Average gas prices, after seesawing between $2 and $4 a gallon for more than a decade starting in 2005, peaked at $4.93 in 2022 and recently fell back to just over $3.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Covered California health insurance will cost more in 2026. Here's what's behind the double-digit increase

Covered California faces its first double-digit rate increase since 2018 due to rising costs and the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies.
#health-care
#medicaid
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

New Report Says President Trump Plans To Walk Back On IVF Promises

Zero progress has been made in the plans for IVF expansion since February; White House officials are backing away from these proposals altogether.
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#daca
#healthcare
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from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Is $20 a Fair Valuation for Oscar Health (OSCR) - or a Stretch Too Far?

Oscar Health's stock surged in June 2025 due to strong earnings, but a subsequent crash raised doubts about its recovery amidst regulatory and market challenges.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Maryland taps Affordable Care Act fund to help pay for abortion care

Maryland has become the first state to utilize a 15-year-old Affordable Care Act fund to support abortion-related expenses for patients traveling to the state.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Republican Governors Quiet Amid Plans to Slash Medicaid Spending in Their States

Republican governors remain silent on Medicaid cuts that may drastically affect millions of low-income individuals and state budgets.
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

Senator Thom Tillis Is Still Taking Shots at ObamacareEven as He Defends Medicaid

Senator Thom Tillis' retirement decision mirrors the absurdity and desperation of aligning with illogical policies, showcasing the conflict within party loyalty and integrity.
US politics
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LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Supreme Court hands RFK Jr. new power over Americans' health, buried in PrEP case ruling

Supreme Court upholds ACA provision ensuring coverage for preventive health care, including HIV prevention, yet grants more power to HHS Secretary.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Supreme Court to rule on two cases that could reshape access to health care for LGBTQ+ people

Supreme Court rulings could drastically affect LGBTQ+ health care access and preventive services via potential changes to the Affordable Care Act.
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