Kennedy's early warning signs on vaccine policyRecent measles outbreaks have reignited discussions about vaccine policies and personal choice in healthcare.
The Trump Administration Is Embracing InfectionThe U.S. is actively dismantling its public health infrastructure, leading to a resurgence of infectious diseases.
Pfizer CEO At JPM Issues Clear Warning to Kennedy on Vaccines - MedCity NewsAlbert Bourla firmly opposed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance, highlighting the critical importance of vaccinations to public health.
Whitty warns ministers not to rush assisted dying law with firm deadline'The proposed assisted dying service requires careful consideration and should not be rushed to ensure safety and fairness.
Trump's pick for health secretary has many dangerous views but some good ideas, too | Devi SridharThe US could adopt UK-style health policies, but proposals by Robert F Kennedy Jr raise both promising and concerning implications for public health.
Kennedy's early warning signs on vaccine policyRecent measles outbreaks have reignited discussions about vaccine policies and personal choice in healthcare.
The Trump Administration Is Embracing InfectionThe U.S. is actively dismantling its public health infrastructure, leading to a resurgence of infectious diseases.
Pfizer CEO At JPM Issues Clear Warning to Kennedy on Vaccines - MedCity NewsAlbert Bourla firmly opposed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance, highlighting the critical importance of vaccinations to public health.
Whitty warns ministers not to rush assisted dying law with firm deadline'The proposed assisted dying service requires careful consideration and should not be rushed to ensure safety and fairness.
Trump's pick for health secretary has many dangerous views but some good ideas, too | Devi SridharThe US could adopt UK-style health policies, but proposals by Robert F Kennedy Jr raise both promising and concerning implications for public health.
Judge blocks Trump's anti-transgender health care orderA Maryland federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against Trump's executive order threatening funding for medical professionals providing gender-affirming care.
House GOP Budget Would Raise Health Care Costs for the Poor to Pay the RichCongress is facing a conflict over Medicaid cuts to fund tax cuts for the wealthy.
We're on the edge of chaos': families with trans kids fight for care as bans take holdThe executive order banning gender-affirming care sparked fear among transgender youth and their families, leading to significant mental health concerns.
Health Care Providers Continue Gender-Affirming Care As Legal Battle Plays OutTrump's executive order halts federal funding for gender-affirming care for those under 19, facing judicial challenges and impacting medical services.
Conceiving Next Steps For The IVF Protection Executive Order - Above the LawTrump's recent executive order seeks to enhance access to IVF, but affordability and prior legal constraints present considerable challenges.
VA rolls back care for trans veterans after Trump's executive orderVA leaders to phase out gender transition care for veterans, adhering to Trump's executive order that defines sex as unchangeable.
Judge blocks Trump's anti-transgender health care orderA Maryland federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against Trump's executive order threatening funding for medical professionals providing gender-affirming care.
House GOP Budget Would Raise Health Care Costs for the Poor to Pay the RichCongress is facing a conflict over Medicaid cuts to fund tax cuts for the wealthy.
We're on the edge of chaos': families with trans kids fight for care as bans take holdThe executive order banning gender-affirming care sparked fear among transgender youth and their families, leading to significant mental health concerns.
Health Care Providers Continue Gender-Affirming Care As Legal Battle Plays OutTrump's executive order halts federal funding for gender-affirming care for those under 19, facing judicial challenges and impacting medical services.
Conceiving Next Steps For The IVF Protection Executive Order - Above the LawTrump's recent executive order seeks to enhance access to IVF, but affordability and prior legal constraints present considerable challenges.
VA rolls back care for trans veterans after Trump's executive orderVA leaders to phase out gender transition care for veterans, adhering to Trump's executive order that defines sex as unchangeable.
Trump's policies are destabilizing mental health care for veterans, sources sayMental health care at the VA is suffering due to federal job cuts and new equity-focused policies.
Transgender veterans' health services in question as VA rescinds guidance on careThe VA has rescinded a directive ensuring gender-affirming healthcare for transgender veterans, creating uncertainty about their care.
The VA will deny gender dysphoria treatment to new patientsThe VA will cease medical treatment for gender dysphoria for veterans, aligning with recent federal policies.
Trump administration announces end to gender-affirming care for transgender veteransThe Department of Veterans Affairs is phasing out gender-affirming care for transgender veterans.
Trump's policies are destabilizing mental health care for veterans, sources sayMental health care at the VA is suffering due to federal job cuts and new equity-focused policies.
Transgender veterans' health services in question as VA rescinds guidance on careThe VA has rescinded a directive ensuring gender-affirming healthcare for transgender veterans, creating uncertainty about their care.
The VA will deny gender dysphoria treatment to new patientsThe VA will cease medical treatment for gender dysphoria for veterans, aligning with recent federal policies.
Trump administration announces end to gender-affirming care for transgender veteransThe Department of Veterans Affairs is phasing out gender-affirming care for transgender veterans.
Medicare targets 15 more drugs for price negotiations including OzempicThe Biden administration has announced the next 15 drugs for Medicare price negotiation, including Ozempic, emphasizing affordable healthcare.
Trump is fighting Biden's drug-price battle - but patients will pay the costTrump's Justice Department is defending Biden's Inflation Reduction Act and its prescription drug price controls, despite internal warnings about negative impacts.
Fact check: Can Trump really erase Biden's health legacy'?Trump's directives hint at dismantling Biden's healthcare reforms.Healthcare experts predict increased uninsured rates under Trump's new policies.Immediate impact of Trump's orders is limited; regulatory steps needed.
Maker of weight-loss drugs to ask Trump to pause price negotiations: ReportBiden administration proposed allowing Medicare to cover anti-obesity medications to improve long-term health and reduce future costs.CBO predicts Medicare's anti-obesity drug coverage would lead to significant net costs for taxpayers.
Medicare targets 15 more drugs for price negotiations including OzempicThe Biden administration has announced the next 15 drugs for Medicare price negotiation, including Ozempic, emphasizing affordable healthcare.
Trump is fighting Biden's drug-price battle - but patients will pay the costTrump's Justice Department is defending Biden's Inflation Reduction Act and its prescription drug price controls, despite internal warnings about negative impacts.
Fact check: Can Trump really erase Biden's health legacy'?Trump's directives hint at dismantling Biden's healthcare reforms.Healthcare experts predict increased uninsured rates under Trump's new policies.Immediate impact of Trump's orders is limited; regulatory steps needed.
Maker of weight-loss drugs to ask Trump to pause price negotiations: ReportBiden administration proposed allowing Medicare to cover anti-obesity medications to improve long-term health and reduce future costs.CBO predicts Medicare's anti-obesity drug coverage would lead to significant net costs for taxpayers.
N.Y. Attorney General Warns Hospitals Against Canceling Transgender CareNew York hospitals face conflict between federal executive order against gender-affirming care and state laws protecting transgender youth's access to treatment.
Trump order seeks to defund providers of gender transition care for youthTrump's executive order seeks to prohibit medical procedures for transgender youth, labeling them as detrimental and threatens hospital funding.
Harvard doctors sue Trump administration over censoring LGBTQ+ termsTwo Harvard doctors are suing the Trump Administration for censoring LGBTQ-related medical articles, claiming it undermines patient safety and academic integrity.
The Supreme Court's Case on Trans Health Shows Why Patients Should Make the DecisionsThe Supreme Court will decide if Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care discriminates based on sex, impacting medical access for transgender youth.
MT Anti-Trans Bill Would Lay Groundwork for Dangerous Legal Precedent If PassedMontana's latest anti-trans bill aims to criminalize gender-affirming care for youth under 16, raising concerns about government intervention in healthcare.
Trump is 'dangerously' conflating gender-affirming care with a human rights violationConflating gender-affirming care with FGM/C is misleading and harmful, diluting vital distinctions between a human rights violation and necessary medical care.
N.Y. Attorney General Warns Hospitals Against Canceling Transgender CareNew York hospitals face conflict between federal executive order against gender-affirming care and state laws protecting transgender youth's access to treatment.
Trump order seeks to defund providers of gender transition care for youthTrump's executive order seeks to prohibit medical procedures for transgender youth, labeling them as detrimental and threatens hospital funding.
Harvard doctors sue Trump administration over censoring LGBTQ+ termsTwo Harvard doctors are suing the Trump Administration for censoring LGBTQ-related medical articles, claiming it undermines patient safety and academic integrity.
The Supreme Court's Case on Trans Health Shows Why Patients Should Make the DecisionsThe Supreme Court will decide if Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care discriminates based on sex, impacting medical access for transgender youth.
MT Anti-Trans Bill Would Lay Groundwork for Dangerous Legal Precedent If PassedMontana's latest anti-trans bill aims to criminalize gender-affirming care for youth under 16, raising concerns about government intervention in healthcare.
Trump is 'dangerously' conflating gender-affirming care with a human rights violationConflating gender-affirming care with FGM/C is misleading and harmful, diluting vital distinctions between a human rights violation and necessary medical care.
Wes Streeting squirms when asked if scrapping NHS England means job lossesProposed abolition of NHS England aims to control health services directly, with potential job cuts.
The Cruelty of Medicaid Work RequirementsMedicaid changes threaten coverage for disabled individuals, emphasizing the need for programs that exempt them from work requirements.
The Republicans' Budget Proposal Would Make Steep Cuts to Medicaid. Most Americans Oppose That Idea, Poll FindsMost Americans support Medicaid spending levels remaining the same or increasing, according to a recent poll.Bipartisan agreement exists on the importance of Medicaid funding among voters.
Kathy Hochul cries wolf on Medicaid 'cuts' to cover up her own political abuse of its fundsGov. Hochul's Medicaid expansion has drawn criticism for mismanagement and inefficiency despite New York's significant budget.
Here's How to Lose MidtermsMedicaid cuts could harm the Republican party's midterm election prospects due to its wide popularity.
What to Know About Medicaid: Who Is Covered, and What Happens If the Budget Is Slashed?Medicaid is a vital health insurance program for low-income Americans, targeting cuts amid budget restructuring.
RFK Jr. Appears Unfamiliar With Key Elements of Medicare and MedicaidRobert F. Kennedy Jr. showed a lack of knowledge about Medicare and Medicaid during a discussion with Senator Bill Cassidy.
The Cruelty of Medicaid Work RequirementsMedicaid changes threaten coverage for disabled individuals, emphasizing the need for programs that exempt them from work requirements.
The Republicans' Budget Proposal Would Make Steep Cuts to Medicaid. Most Americans Oppose That Idea, Poll FindsMost Americans support Medicaid spending levels remaining the same or increasing, according to a recent poll.Bipartisan agreement exists on the importance of Medicaid funding among voters.
Kathy Hochul cries wolf on Medicaid 'cuts' to cover up her own political abuse of its fundsGov. Hochul's Medicaid expansion has drawn criticism for mismanagement and inefficiency despite New York's significant budget.
Here's How to Lose MidtermsMedicaid cuts could harm the Republican party's midterm election prospects due to its wide popularity.
What to Know About Medicaid: Who Is Covered, and What Happens If the Budget Is Slashed?Medicaid is a vital health insurance program for low-income Americans, targeting cuts amid budget restructuring.
RFK Jr. Appears Unfamiliar With Key Elements of Medicare and MedicaidRobert F. Kennedy Jr. showed a lack of knowledge about Medicare and Medicaid during a discussion with Senator Bill Cassidy.
GP claims trans kids are starving themselves to prevent puberty after blockers banThe ban on puberty blockers in the UK is leading trans youth to harmful measures to manage puberty.
Deny and Delay? California Seeks Penalties for Insurers That Repeatedly Get It Wrong | KQEDCalifornia lacks transparency on insurer denial rates for mental health care, causing concern as mental health crises grow among youth.
NSW Labor accused of trying to redesign' a mental health system with no psychiatristsNSW Labor's plan to redesign mental health care without psychiatrists raises concerns over patient safety and care quality.
Letitia James harms kids by telling NY hospitals to ignore trans orderNew York AG Letitia James insists on restarting transgender treatments for minors, risking hospital funding and overriding federal policies.
Trump signs executive order restricting gender-affirming care for trans youthTrump's executive order restricts gender-affirming healthcare for trans youth under 19, affecting access to puberty blockers and hormone therapy.
Samizdat for ScienceIdentifying patients at risk for suicide is critical for primary-care physicians.
GP claims trans kids are starving themselves to prevent puberty after blockers banThe ban on puberty blockers in the UK is leading trans youth to harmful measures to manage puberty.
Deny and Delay? California Seeks Penalties for Insurers That Repeatedly Get It Wrong | KQEDCalifornia lacks transparency on insurer denial rates for mental health care, causing concern as mental health crises grow among youth.
NSW Labor accused of trying to redesign' a mental health system with no psychiatristsNSW Labor's plan to redesign mental health care without psychiatrists raises concerns over patient safety and care quality.
Letitia James harms kids by telling NY hospitals to ignore trans orderNew York AG Letitia James insists on restarting transgender treatments for minors, risking hospital funding and overriding federal policies.
Trump signs executive order restricting gender-affirming care for trans youthTrump's executive order restricts gender-affirming healthcare for trans youth under 19, affecting access to puberty blockers and hormone therapy.
Samizdat for ScienceIdentifying patients at risk for suicide is critical for primary-care physicians.
Trump administration moves to let Idaho enforce strict abortion banIdaho's strict abortion ban will be fully enforced, exempting most facilities from providing abortions in certain medical emergencies.
New York won't comply with extradition of abortion provider, governor saysNew York will not extradite a doctor charged in Louisiana for allegedly prescribing abortion drugs, highlighting tensions between states on abortion care.
Streeting urged to investigate abortion pills by post after woman is poisonedThe recent conviction related to the abortion pill reveals critical flaws in regulations and the need for stronger safeguards to prevent abuse.
Senate Democrats Block G.O.P. Effort to Criminalize Some Abortion ProvidersSenate Democrats successfully blocked a Republican bill that aimed to impose criminal penalties on doctors related to abortion procedures.
Trump administration moves to let Idaho enforce strict abortion banIdaho's strict abortion ban will be fully enforced, exempting most facilities from providing abortions in certain medical emergencies.
New York won't comply with extradition of abortion provider, governor saysNew York will not extradite a doctor charged in Louisiana for allegedly prescribing abortion drugs, highlighting tensions between states on abortion care.
Streeting urged to investigate abortion pills by post after woman is poisonedThe recent conviction related to the abortion pill reveals critical flaws in regulations and the need for stronger safeguards to prevent abuse.
Senate Democrats Block G.O.P. Effort to Criminalize Some Abortion ProvidersSenate Democrats successfully blocked a Republican bill that aimed to impose criminal penalties on doctors related to abortion procedures.
Health Insurance in AmericaThe U.S. healthcare system's reliance on employer-provided insurance leads to significant gaps in coverage for many individuals.
First place in British Isles set to approve right to dieThe Isle of Man is on the verge of legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults.
Keep assisted dying laws simple, says WhittyProf Sir Chris Whitty emphasizes simplicity in assisted dying laws to avoid bureaucratic complications for patients at the end of life.
First place in British Isles set to approve right to dieThe Isle of Man is on the verge of legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults.
Keep assisted dying laws simple, says WhittyProf Sir Chris Whitty emphasizes simplicity in assisted dying laws to avoid bureaucratic complications for patients at the end of life.
Trump's Health Playbook Is Straight Out of Project 2025 | KQEDCongressional Republicans are considering drastic Medicaid cuts, impacting healthcare access and consumer costs.Project 2025 seeks to limit federal funding for Planned Parenthood, affecting women's healthcare.Changes to health plans may increase consumer choice but also impose hidden risks.
17 red states are suing to end federal disability protections. Here's how you can support Section 504The ongoing lawsuits threaten the protections under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for people with disabilities.
Abortion Pills Prescribed by Pharmacists Are Newest Effort in Abortion FightPharmacists are now beginning to prescribe abortion pills to enhance access to reproductive health services amid rising restrictions.
17 red states are suing to end federal disability protections. Here's how you can support Section 504The ongoing lawsuits threaten the protections under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for people with disabilities.
Abortion Pills Prescribed by Pharmacists Are Newest Effort in Abortion FightPharmacists are now beginning to prescribe abortion pills to enhance access to reproductive health services amid rising restrictions.
Children's Hospital keeps limits on transgender care amid challenges to Trump orderChildren's Hospital Los Angeles continues to restrict hormonal treatments for transgender youth despite recent federal court rulings blocking parts of Trump's executive order.
States Sue Trump Over Executive Order Halting Trans Health Care FundsTrump's executive order threatens to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender youth, facing legal challenges from several states and advocacy groups.
Trump wants to lower the cost of IVF. New executive order seeks ideas to do thatTrump's executive order aims to expand access to IVF and reduce costs.IVF became a key campaign issue after the Alabama Supreme Court ruling.Access to IVF is inconsistent, varying significantly by state.Critics argue the executive order lacks genuine legislative support.
5 misleading claims from Trump's executive order on trans youth health care - PoynterThe executive order may deter medical care for transgender youth due to misleading claims about gender-affirming treatment.
States Sue Trump Over Executive Order Halting Trans Health Care FundsTrump's executive order threatens to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender youth, facing legal challenges from several states and advocacy groups.
Trump wants to lower the cost of IVF. New executive order seeks ideas to do thatTrump's executive order aims to expand access to IVF and reduce costs.IVF became a key campaign issue after the Alabama Supreme Court ruling.Access to IVF is inconsistent, varying significantly by state.Critics argue the executive order lacks genuine legislative support.
5 misleading claims from Trump's executive order on trans youth health care - PoynterThe executive order may deter medical care for transgender youth due to misleading claims about gender-affirming treatment.
JUST IN: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Confirmed as HHS SecretaryRobert F. Kennedy's confirmation as Health and Human Services head is controversial due to his vaccine skepticism and potential impact on healthcare policy.
Health nominee RFK Jr to face further grilling at Senate confirmation hearingKennedy's confirmation hearing revealed intense scrutiny over his vaccine views and health policy qualifications.
JUST IN: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Confirmed as HHS SecretaryRobert F. Kennedy's confirmation as Health and Human Services head is controversial due to his vaccine skepticism and potential impact on healthcare policy.
Health nominee RFK Jr to face further grilling at Senate confirmation hearingKennedy's confirmation hearing revealed intense scrutiny over his vaccine views and health policy qualifications.
Op-ed | Lawmakers must take care of our most vulnerable * Brooklyn PaperProtecting and funding Medicare Advantage is crucial for the health and security of vulnerable seniors.
Doctors And Medical Professionals, Tell Us How The Trump Administration Is Already Changing Your WorkTrump's return to the White House poses risks to healthcare policies, especially for reproductive and LGBTQ+ health services.The withdrawal from the WHO and removal of crucial health data is alarming for public health professionals.
Puberty blocker ban in Wales 'unlawful', says former Plaid Cymru leaderThe ban on puberty blockers for trans youth in Wales is claimed to be unlawful by Plaid Cymru politicians.
Increase regulation of online sale of weight-loss jabs, pharmacists sayPharmacies advocate for stricter oversight of online weight-loss jab sales to ensure patient safety through proper consultations.
Owner of Hims & Hers Healthcare Company, and New West Portal Doughnut Shop, Donates to Trump InaugurationHims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund to align with potential favorable healthcare policies for his business.
How a duty to spend wisely on worker benefits could loosen PBMs' grip on drug pricesA former J&J advocate is suing her employer over high drug costs due to its contract with a pharmacy benefit manager.The lawsuit shines light on the financial impacts of PBM relationships on employees.
Trump Rescinds Biden's Order Aimed At Lowering Costs of Prescription DrugsTrump's rollback of drug pricing initiatives halts programs aimed at lowering costs for Medicare recipients.
How a duty to spend wisely on worker benefits could loosen PBMs' grip on drug pricesA former J&J advocate is suing her employer over high drug costs due to its contract with a pharmacy benefit manager.The lawsuit shines light on the financial impacts of PBM relationships on employees.
Trump Rescinds Biden's Order Aimed At Lowering Costs of Prescription DrugsTrump's rollback of drug pricing initiatives halts programs aimed at lowering costs for Medicare recipients.
Trump's immigration plans could imperil long-term care workforceTrump's immigration policies could worsen the elder care workforce shortage, heavily reliant on immigrant workers.
An Interview with Joseph Pizzorno, ND, Talking About the Current Health Status in the United States, Part 3Dr. Joseph Pizzorno has significantly influenced the integration of natural medicine into healthcare over his 50-year career.
Democratic states train non-doctors on providing abortions to expand US accessDemocratic states are training non-doctors to provide abortion care, expanding access amid ongoing barriers and physician shortages.
Obamacare' hits record enrollment but an uncertain future awaits under TrumpRecord 24 million enrolled in the Affordable Care Act highlights its success amidst political uncertainty.
Starmer's NHS waiting list plan - will it work?The NHS backlog plan lacks sufficient new initiatives and is constrained by historical challenges and staffing issues.Existing policies require more time and support to yield significant progress in waiting lists.
Britain has a social care crisis. Here's how Labour plans to fix it | Wes StreetingThe failure of social care is increasingly burdening the NHS, demanding immediate action to ensure the sustainability of public healthcare.
Biden signs defence bill that includes trans care restrictionsThe NDAA increases military funding yet restricts gender-affirming care for trans children, sparking significant controversy and opposition.
Fire unions livid as funding for 9/11 health fund excluded from federal budget, funds in jeopardyCongress failed to secure funding for the 9/11 victim's healthcare program, affecting 125,000 individuals with illnesses resulting from exposure to toxins.
Hospices in England to get 100m boost to help with cost pressuresHospices in England are receiving over £100 million in funding to assist with financial pressures and sustain end-of-life care services.
Fire unions livid as funding for 9/11 health fund excluded from federal budget, funds in jeopardyCongress failed to secure funding for the 9/11 victim's healthcare program, affecting 125,000 individuals with illnesses resulting from exposure to toxins.
Hospices in England to get 100m boost to help with cost pressuresHospices in England are receiving over £100 million in funding to assist with financial pressures and sustain end-of-life care services.
Mushrooming health subsidies are creating sick incentives for government to push suicideThe new UK law on assisted suicide raises significant ethical concerns, echoing similar trends in the USA.
Same GP at each appointment for patients most in needPatients in need should see the same GP at every visit; new proposals aim to enhance care by rewarding GPs for better patient management.
Weight Loss Drugs Changed Their Lives. Then They Lost Coverage.Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has limited coverage for weight-loss drugs, impacting thousands who rely on them for health and well-being.