#health policy
President Trump and His Administration Implement sweeping Executive Actions Impacting U.S. Global Health Efforts from Day One of Second Term
Starting on the very first day of his second term in office, President Trump and his administration have moved swiftly...
Insurer Shifts Hit ACA Marketplaces for 2027 as Premium Tax Credit Expiration Reshapes Individual Market
As the healthcare landscape continues to adjust to major federal policy shifts, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces are facing...
U.S. Vaccine Policy Shifts Dramatically Amid Declining Rates and Resurgent Measles Outbreaks
Federal vaccine policy has undergone a sweeping transformation, pivoting away from decades of expert-driven immunization frameworks toward a model that...
U.S. Vaccine Policy Shifts Dramatically as States Chart Their Own Course Amid Rising Measles Resurgence
Federal public health policy regarding childhood immunizations has undergone a profound transformation, moving sharply away from decades of expert-driven consensus...
Support for Medicare-for-All Reaches Record High of Two-Thirds in New KFF Polling as 2026 Midterm Debates Heat Up
As millions of Americans continue to grapple with the compounding pressures of rising health care costs, the debate over a...
Specialized LGBTQ+ Youth Service Restored on 988 Crisis Lifeline Following Bipartisan Congressional Push
The federally mandated 988 suicide and crisis line, overseen by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has...
U.S. Healthcare Sector Outpaces Broader Economy with Robust Job Growth, Analysis Shows
The United States healthcare sector continues to drive employment gains nationwide, significantly outpacing the rest of the job market as...
Medicaid Home Care Waiting Lists Reach Nearly 650,000 as States Face Fresh Financial Pressures
Medicaid remains the cornerstone of long-term care financing in the United States, carrying the financial weight for more than two-thirds...
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases New Guidance and Operational Details
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a comprehensive new package of guidance and operational information, marking...
States Move to Accelerate Medicaid Work Requirements Ahead of 2027 Federal Deadline
The landscape of public healthcare coverage in the United States is shifting significantly following the passage of the 2025 reconciliation...