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Cuba suffered its third nationwide blackout on July 6 when the grid collapsed, leaving 10 million without power and tens of thousands of surgeries canceled.
WHO-sponsored PARTNERS clinical trial enrolls first patient to test remdesivir and MBP134 for Bundibugyo Ebola, amid debate over Trump administration cuts to global health infrastructure.
RFK Jr.'s vaccine skepticism is undermining vaccine development as manufacturers reconsider U.S. market investment, FDA staff resign, and federal funding for mRNA research was slashed.
Record-breaking heat wave forces cancellations and modifications of July 4th celebrations nationwide, straining power grids and endangering millions.
Venezuela's official earthquake death toll rises to 2,645 amid claims government is undercounting actual casualties.
Trump imposed 100% tariffs on imported patented pharmaceuticals on April 2, 2026, to pressure drugmakers toward MFN pricing and domestic production commitments.
A punishing heat wave threatened America's July 4th celebrations as near-record temperatures scorched the eastern United States, with around 160 million Americans under heat warnings.
The Great American State Fair on the National Mall temporarily shut down Friday afternoon due to extreme heat.
A dangerous heat wave continued to intensify across the central and eastern United States on July 3, threatening Fourth of July celebrations, forcing widespread cancellations and grid emergency measures.
CMS proposes 2027 outpatient payment rule with 2.4% base increase but steep 340B drug cuts and expanded site-neutral pricing that hospitals warn will push many into negative net payment territory.
McConnell remains hospitalized three weeks after June 14 incident; EMS audio reveals cardiac arrest but office withholds details.
McConnell remains hospitalized nearly three weeks without disclosed reason, prompting urgent calls for transparency from Democrats and concerns about his capacity to serve.
Disease threats including hantavirus on a cruise ship and an Ebola outbreak in Congo have emerged as Trump administration health agency cuts face criticism from Democrats and health officials.
Average Marketplace deductible grew by 37% or over $1,000, from $2,759 in 2025 to $3,786 in 2026 as enhanced premium tax credits expired.
Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s leadership, the Department of Health and Human Services has been pursuing vaccine studies while simultaneously dismantling mRNA vaccine development funding and restructuring the CDC's vaccine advisory panel, creating significant challenges for vaccine development.
Four years after Tennessee legalized prescription-free ivermectin sales, dozens of pharmacies dispense highly concentrated doses under agreements with anti-vaccine physician Denise Sibley.
Utah measles outbreak reaches 679 cases, straining hospitals and schools amid low vaccination rates.
Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hospitalized Sunday with no disclosed diagnosis, sparking transparency concerns amid pattern of undisclosed health episodes.
Corey Feldman was hospitalized overnight after experiencing a medical emergency on a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles, with doctors ruling out gallstones as the cause.
Measles has been spreading in Utah for nearly a year, straining hospitals, schools, and parents.
Telehealth companies are facing heightened scrutiny over inadequate patient screening and monitoring practices before prescribing GLP-1 weight loss drugs.
Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, 84, was admitted to a hospital on Sunday with unknown condition.
The Trump administration has appealed a Massachusetts federal judge's ruling that blocked Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent overhaul of the nation's childhood vaccine schedule.
A study found that popular AI chatbots tell users where to find alternatives to chemotherapy and other dangerous treatments for cancer.
Federal Judge Brian Murphy blocked RFK Jr.'s vaccine policy overhaul, ruling it violated federal law by circumventing established procedures for vaccination decisions.
Health Secretary Kennedy's vaccine policy changes have drawn political blowback and legal challenges over charges he is spreading misinformation and debunked theories, including moves limiting COVID vaccine eligibility and narrowing the childhood immunization schedule.
HHS watchdog finds major Medicare Advantage insurers deny post-acute care at extraordinarily high rates—with 95% of appeals overturned—sparking debate over insurer profit motives versus prior authorization necessity.
HHS inspector general finds Medicare Advantage plans denied rehabilitation requests at unusually high rates, with three largest insurers rejecting approval more than 70% of the time.
Telehealth companies prescribing GLP-1 weight loss drugs face intensifying scrutiny over inadequate patient screening and monitoring, with medical experts and regulators citing dosing errors and safety risks.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia is asking the Ninth Circuit to overturn his 30-month prison sentence and be resentenced, arguing the judge wrongly punished him for abusing a physician's position of trust.
A GAO report found Medicare spent $7.6 billion more on hospice care than it would have paid under comparable home health per-visit rates, prompting calls for payment reform.
At least one person was killed as Kenyan police opened fire on protesters opposing a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki.
In South Africa and Mozambique, health care providers say cancellation or redirection of U.S. PEPFAR funding under the Trump administration have already endangered vulnerable people and cost lives.
CMS issued an interim final rule on Medicaid work requirements adopting a restrictive definition of medical frailty, differing from states' expectations.
Health insurers committed to covering routine vaccines through 2027 as Trump signed an executive order directing CDC and ACIP to review and potentially update childhood vaccine recommendations.
A State Department cable this week instructed U.S. diplomats to warn European countries of possible consequences if they fail to adopt the Trump administration's Ebola precautions.
22 states told a federal court the Trump administration appears to have violated a court order limiting health data shared with ICE for deportation proceedings.
51% of returning marketplace enrollees in 2026 say their costs are "a lot higher," following the expiration of enhanced subsidies.
Trump administration vetting Dr. Norman "Ned" Sharpless, a critic of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine policies, as a candidate for FDA commissioner.
USDA confirmed the detection of a New World screwworm in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas, the first confirmed detection of New World screwworm in Texas since 1966.
Trump administration plans to appeal a federal judge's ruling that blocked Kennedy's vaccine schedule changes, while continuing legal battles over vaccine policy implementation.
At least 18 foreign nationals, mostly from Africa and Bangladesh, died in New Delhi hotel fire on June 3, exposing deadly safety gaps for vulnerable medical tourists.
CMS issued interim final rule on Medicaid work requirements June 3, 2026, requiring 80-hour monthly work activities for expansion populations by January 2027, amid states' tight implementation timeline and operational challenges.
Telehealth GLP-1 companies face renewed scrutiny over inadequate patient screening and dosing errors, with medical experts citing lack of standardized evaluation criteria.
On June 1, 2026, CMS issued an interim final rule adopting a restrictive definition of medical frailty for Medicaid work requirements, narrowing protections for sick beneficiaries.
Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown, age 43, died by suicide from a single penetrating gunshot wound to the head, with contributing factors being immersion in water and methamphetamine use.
Half of returning ACA Marketplace enrollees say their health care costs are "a lot higher" this year following expiration of enhanced premium tax credits in December 2025.
President Donald Trump has nominated Ge Bai, a Johns Hopkins professor and expert on health care accounting and finance, to serve as an assistant secretary at HHS.
State Secretary Marco Rubio revealed the State Department was taking control of vaccine development and distribution from RFK Jr. as Ebola spreads
Eli Lilly issued a June 1 ultimatum to multiple hospitals that have resisted its data submission policy, giving about 70%, or 2,350 distinct entities, compliance and around 1,000 covered entities a five-day deadline to submit claims data or lose 340B Drug Pricing Program discounts.
GLP-1 obesity drugs deliver significant lifetime health benefits but affordability barriers persist despite Trump administration pricing deals and Medicare's $50 copay bridge program.
Shifting U.S. trade policy has created uncertainty and led to higher prices for Americans who fill their prescriptions abroad.
RFK Jr. halted 22 mRNA vaccine initiatives, drawing criticism from health experts over pandemic preparedness concerns.
CMS issued an interim final rule June 1, 2026 adopting a restrictive medical frailty definition for Medicaid work requirements, narrowing exemptions from work mandates beginning January 2027.
Supreme Court declines to hear healthcare workers' challenge to Washington state vaccine mandate, leaving mandate intact and blocking future lawsuits.
On June 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an interim final rule on Medicaid work requirements that adopts a restrictive definition of medical frailty—differing from states' early expectations.
As of June 1, 2026, the Ebola Bundibugyo virus outbreak continues affecting DRC and Uganda with 282 confirmed cases and 42 confirmed deaths reported by May 31.
Phase 3 trial shows daraxonrasib doubles survival time in previously treated advanced pancreatic cancer, presenting unprecedented progress in treating one of deadliest cancers.
BA.3.2 'Cicada' COVID-19 variant detected in 23+ countries spreads globally from South African origin.
A novel pill helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers reported Sunday, raising hopes of long-needed better treatments for one of the deadliest types of cancer.
Trump's prescription drug price shifts through voluntary MFN deals and TrumpRx create uncertainty as drugmakers continue raising prices on most medications despite his promises.
13 confirmed and probable hantavirus cases linked to MV Hondius cruise ship, with 3 deaths, expanded across 32+ countries.
The American Cancer Society released updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines on May 27, 2026, adding guidelines for a blood-based screening test and new at-home stool testing options.
DRC residents' attacks on health facilities and resistance to burial protocols are severely hampering Ebola response efforts as distrust, misinformation, and cultural practices clash with containment measures.
FDA expands scrutiny of AI use in drug manufacturing and regulatory processes, emphasizing companies remain accountable for AI-generated outputs.
Growing numbers of mental health therapists are using AI for session notes and admin work, raising sharp divisions over privacy risks and therapeutic trust versus efficiency gains.
FDA senior officials were blindsided by leadership's decision to publish new guidelines allowing more unauthorized e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the market without full regulatory vetting.
Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch, 41, died Thursday after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis with rapid complications.
Rapper Rob Base, known for 1988 hip-hop classic 'It Takes Two,' dies at 59 after private cancer battle.
Emergency crews worked through the night to prevent an overheating methyl methacrylate tank at GKN Aerospace from rupturing or exploding as approximately 40,000 residents remained under evacuation orders in Orange County, California, with the tank's temperature rising about 1 degree per hour.
WHO warns Congo's Ebola outbreak with 750+ suspected cases and 177 deaths is spreading rapidly with no approved vaccine, upgrading national risk to 'very high.'
FDA's tobacco center staff were blindsided by a decision opening the door to allowing more unauthorized e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the U.S. market.
Rob Base died peacefully on May 22, 2026, after a private cancer battle, surrounded by family.
FDA's new enforcement discretion guidance allows unauthorized e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto U.S. market before full regulatory vetting.
Hip-hop trailblazer Rob Base died after a cancer battle at age 59.
U.S. aid workers and experts claim Trump administration cuts to USAID, WHO funding, and CDC resources hampered Ebola response detection and readiness in DRC and Uganda.
FDA approved a new higher dose (7.2 mg) of Wegovy (semaglutide) injection called Wegovy HD on March 19, 2026, just 54 days after filing under the Commissioner's National Priority Voucher pilot program.
U.S. requires all Ebola-region flights to land at Dulles for screening while CDC invokes Title 42 travel restrictions on non-citizens
The House Ways & Means Committee unanimously advanced the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026, stabilizing Medicare physician payments.
Federal prosecutors charged two defendants in the largest Medicaid autism fraud case ever, involving a $46.6 million scheme to defraud Minnesota's Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention program, as part of broader charges against 15 defendants for over $90 million in fraud across multiple state social service programs.
Eli Lilly's next-generation obesity drug retatrutide cleared a crucial late-stage trial, with the highest dose helping patients lose 28.3% of their weight over 80 weeks.
Planned Parenthood launches 'Just In Case Abortion Pills' program in Washington and Hawaii, offering advance provision of abortion medication for future use.
DHS routes all U.S.-bound travelers from Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan to Dulles for CDC-led enhanced Ebola screening.
ACA marketplace deductibles surged by 37% or over $1,000 in 2026 as enhanced premium tax credits expired, with enrollment projected to fall from 22.3 million to 17.5 million.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
Nearly eight in 10 employers report that GLP-1s are driving an increase in their company's health care costs, leaving many to consider some difficult choices in balancing costs and care.
An American working in the DRC tested positive for Ebola, confirmed by the CDC on Monday, prompting the U.S. to activate entry restrictions and evacuate affected Americans.
KFF analysis finds Healthcare.gov enrollment plunging 5 million from 22 million in 2025 to about 17 million in 2026 due to expired enhanced premium tax credits.
Trump expands TrumpRx platform with 600+ generic medications, amid debate over whether his drug pricing deals deliver real savings or mislead Americans.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths.
Supreme Court set to consider six pharmaceutical petitions on May 14 challenging Medicare drug negotiation program's constitutionality after industry's repeated lower court defeats.
HHS leadership accelerates search for permanent FDA Commissioner to be presented by early June, navigating tensions between pharmaceutical industry demands for predictability and Kennedy's MAHA movement pushing radical health reforms.
Texas Children's Hospital reached a $10 million settlement with the DOJ and Texas AG Paxton over gender-affirming care, including creation of a detransition clinic.
Democratic congressional leaders accuse RFK Jr. of suppressing vaccine safety data while regulatory chaos deters manufacturers from developing new vaccines.
Texas Children's Hospital will create the nation's first "detransition clinic," fire five physicians and pay the state $10 million under an unusual settlement announced Friday by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Supreme Court allows mail orders of the abortion drug mifepristone pending the outcome of an appeal challenging that method of distributing the medication.
The Supreme Court allowed women to continue accessing the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth visits on Thursday, maintaining the status quo while Louisiana pushes for limiting availability.
11 Andes hantavirus cases across multiple countries aboard cruise ship MV Hondius expose gaps in U.S. public health infrastructure.
The Trump administration announced a nationwide six-month freeze on some new Medicare enrollments and warned states to actively investigate Medicaid fraud or risk losing funding.
The Supreme Court is considering whether to take up six pharmaceutical companies' petitions challenging the IRA's Medicare drug negotiation program after lower courts ruled the program constitutional.
Rich Danker, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s chief spokesperson, resigned citing irreconcilable differences with efforts to advance electronic cigarette flavors that could cause children to become addicted.
The Trump administration's Department of Health and Human Services placed a six-month moratorium on new Medicare enrollments from home health care and hospice providers effective immediately Wednesday, citing fraud concerns.
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship MV Hondius reaches 11 cases with French woman critically ill on artificial lung in Paris.
Trump administration announces nationwide six-month freeze on Medicare enrollments by hospice and home health agencies to combat fraud.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigned on Tuesday after clashing publicly with lawmakers, major pharmaceutical companies and President Trump himself.
American passengers from a hantavirus-infected Dutch cruise ship returned to the United States and were quarantined, with some allowed early release to self-isolate at home if asymptomatic.
Parents of 19-year-old Sam Nelson who died from a drug overdose sued OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT provided dangerous drug advice over 18 months.
New analysis questions whether GLP-1 weight loss drugs can be affordably scaled to millions at current prices, as employers drop coverage and federal programs face trillion-dollar budget pressures.
A Minnesota Star Tribune-KFF Health News investigation of hospital data and charity care programs shows most Minnesota hospitals provide little financial aid to patients and often make assistance difficult to get.
RFK Jr. publicly softens vaccine rhetoric while HHS continues reshaping vaccine policy and narrowing support for mRNA research.
Trump appeared to have spared Makary after reports authorized his firing, though Trump has approved a plan to fire Makary with timing remaining unknown and the president able to change his mind.
17 Americans from hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrived in U.S., including 1 who tested positive, now quarantining in Nebraska.
The FDA was ordered by court to file a status report on its mifepristone review progress no later than October 7, 2026, as litigation over the abortion pill's dispensing rules reaches the Supreme Court.
Federal district court ordered the FDA to report on its mifepristone safety review by October 7, 2026, pausing Louisiana's lawsuit while the Trump administration conducts its examination.
As of May 7, 2026, 1,842 confirmed measles cases were reported in 2026, reflecting surging vaccine hesitancy under Trump administration policies.
Scientists are accelerating hantavirus vaccine development after a cruise ship outbreak, but face years of delays without major federal funding.
30 passengers disembarked from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship on April 24 at St. Helena, nearly two weeks after the first death.
California gubernatorial candidates clash over single-payer healthcare positioning in May 5 CNN debate, with progressive candidates attacking frontrunner Becerra's wavering support.
Supreme Court temporarily restores telehealth and mail access to mifepristone after blocking a 5th Circuit ruling, allowing women to obtain the pill at pharmacies or through the mail without in-person visits through May 11.
RFK Jr. announced a plan to reduce overprescribing of psychiatric medications and support deprescribing when appropriate, with new federal training and Medicare billing changes.
CMS extended the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge through Dec. 31, 2027, providing eligible beneficiaries $50/month weight-loss drugs after privatization plan failed.
Bonnie Tyler underwent emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal and is recuperating, according to her official statement.
More than 400 hospitals across the United States are at high risk of closing or cutting services because of Medicaid cuts from President Trump's budget law, with latest tracking reaching 900 facilities nationwide.
Pennsylvania sues Character.AI for first-of-its-kind enforcement action alleging unlicensed medical practice through AI chatbots falsely claiming psychiatric licensure.
FDA faces October 7, 2026 deadline to report progress on mifepristone safety review under court order in Louisiana v. FDA case.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced a lawsuit against Character.AI to stop chatbots from posing as licensed medical professionals, marking a first-of-its-kind enforcement action.
Pfizer beats Q1 earnings but reaffirms 2026 outlook, missing opportunity to raise guidance after exceeding quarterly expectations.
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship MV Hondius kills three passengers; ship denied docking at Cape Verde with 150 people still aboard.
Texas House Committee on Health Care Affordability held second-day hearing Friday on insurance and insurance companies' role in rising healthcare costs, with committee expected to provide final policy recommendations ahead of 2027 legislative session.
Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized in critical but stable condition recovering from pneumonia, with his spokesperson noting he is being monitored as a precautionary measure.
The Supreme Court temporarily restored telehealth and mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone on Monday, responding to an emergency appeal that warned of potential chaos for patients.
A Fifth Circuit panel ruled May 1, 2026, that mifepristone must be obtained in person, reversing a Biden-era regulatory change that allowed the drug to be prescribed via telehealth and delivered through the mail.
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on May 1 temporarily blocked a federal policy allowing mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail, reinstating in-person dispensing requirements.
A federal appeals court temporarily reinstated a nationwide requirement that abortion pills be obtained in person, undermining access to the method of abortion that has grown more widespread since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
HHS dramatically slows J-1 visa waiver reviews for international physicians, threatening hundreds of doctors' placement in underserved U.S. areas before July 30 deadline.
Trump withdraws Casey Means' stalled surgeon general nomination and nominates radiologist Nicole Saphier instead, citing Senate opposition led by Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy.
Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, which have been languishing since the fall and winter.
Trump nominates radiologist Nicole Saphier as third surgeon general pick after withdrawing Casey Means' nomination.
Trump nominates radiologist Dr. Nicole Saphier as surgeon general after withdrawing Casey Means' stalled nomination.
Patrick Muldoon, known for Days of Our Lives, Melrose Place, and Starship Troopers, died April 19 at 57 from a heart attack.
HHS Secretary Kennedy told Congress the department has 72,000 employees and plans to hire 12,000 new staff, reversing roughly 60% of prior mass layoffs.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary announced 'the first ever real-time clinical trial' Tuesday at FDA headquarters, enabling regulators to monitor safety and efficacy data from drug trials in real time using AI.
Cuba faces deepening humanitarian crisis as Trump's oil blockade cuts fuel imports by 90%, causing blackouts, hospital shutdowns, and medical supply shortages.
Georgia wildfires expand rapidly across southeast, destroying over 120 homes and threatening evacuation zones amid historic drought.
Planned Parenthood clinics have started offering cosmetic services like Botox after federal Medicaid funding cuts, sparking debate over mission alignment and tax-exempt status.
After President Trump and Congress cut certain Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood in last year's budget, some clinics have started offering aesthetic services, including Botox, to stay afloat.
Pope Leo XIV condemned the death penalty as an attack on human dignity hours after the Trump administration authorized firing squads for federal executions.
The FDA accelerated regulatory action on psychedelic therapies on April 24, 2026, following Trump's April 18 executive order directing faster access to treatments for serious mental illness.
Utah's measles outbreak increased to 607 cases on April 24, 2026, driven by declining vaccination rates and low uptake in conservative communities resistant to public health messaging.
J&J launches four medications on TrumpRx platform under quid pro quo deal securing tariff exemption in exchange for price cuts and Medicaid access.
FDA issued national priority vouchers to three companies studying psychedelic-based medicines, fast-tracking approval review following Trump's executive order.
Johnson & Johnson began marketing four medications on Trump administration's TrumpRx website, following a January agreement to lower costs in exchange for tariff exemption.
Johnson & Johnson began marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, April 25, 2026.
FDA fast-tracks three psychedelic drugs for approval by summer, potentially enabling treatment-resistant depression and PTSD medications to reach patients in months instead of years.
Johnson & Johnson officially starts marketing four of its medications on Trump administration's TrumpRx website, capping a January deal exchanging tariff exemptions for drug price discounts.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary told NBC News that the first psychedelic drug could be approved in the U.S. as soon as this summer, following national priority vouchers to three companies studying psilocybin and methylone.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary told NBC News that the first psychedelic drug could be approved in the U.S. as soon as this summer, after the FDA issued national priority vouchers to three companies studying psilocybin and methylone for mental health conditions.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche ordered FDA-approved and state-licensed medical marijuana placed in Schedule III, easing research barriers and federal restrictions.
The Trump administration reclassified medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, easing research barriers and providing tax relief to licensed operators.
House Appropriations FDA subcommittee advanced a bill to increase the agency's spending by approximately $200 million Thursday (April 23) with a party-line vote.
Acting AG Todd Blanche immediately reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana and FDA-approved products to Schedule III while scheduling a June 29 hearing on broader rescheduling, dividing both left and right.
Regeneron will provide free gene therapy Otarmeni for genetic hearing loss and lower Medicaid prices, the final drug deal in Trump's most-favored-nation pricing initiative.
FDA reversed course and agreed to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine application after initially rejecting it over comparator selection.
RFK Jr. faced grilling from Senate Republicans including physicians John Barrasso and Bill Cassidy over his controversial vaccine record during April 22 hearings.
Six months after the ceasefire announcement, Gaza's humanitarian crisis is deteriorating at an alarming pace as world attention shifts elsewhere.
RFK Jr. concluded marathon congressional hearings on April 22 during which he deflected blame for measles outbreaks and defended Trump's 12%+ HHS budget cuts.
Twelve million patients lost insurance coverage for each of Eli Lilly's Zepbound and Novo Nordisk's Wegovy between 2025-2026, forcing patients to pay out-of-pocket or seek alternative compounded medications.
RFK Jr. faced tough questioning as he caps off seven hearings on the Hill in as many days defending Trump's budget proposal to Congress.
CMS announced April 21 that it is delaying implementation of the Medicare Part D portion of the BALANCE Model for 2027 pending further evaluation and data collection. The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge will be extended through December 31, 2027, providing eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries with access to certain GLP-1 drugs and allowing CMS to collect additional data on GLP-1 utilization to share with Part D plan sponsors ahead of potential implementation of BALANCE in Part D.
Democratic lawmakers are demanding that the Trump administration halt plans to collect sensitive medical records for millions of federal workers and retirees.
DOJ sues DC Water for failing to maintain aging Potomac sewage pipe, seeking penalties and operational improvements after January 200+ million gallon spill.
Trump signed an executive order April 18 to accelerate research and approval of psychedelic therapies for PTSD, depression and addiction, allocating $50 million federal funding.
A gunman killed a Canadian woman and injured 13 others at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids before dying by self-inflicted gunshot.
Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court ruled Monday that the state's ban on public funding for abortion is unconstitutional, recognizing "a fundamental right to reproductive autonomy" in the Pennsylvania Constitution.
Moroccan-French actress Nadia Farès, best known for The Crimson Rivers, died at 57 after being found unconscious in a swimming pool.
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track psychedelic research and FDA approval, sparking debate among doctors over safety and mental health benefits.
Trump nominates pro-vaccine public health veteran Schwartz as CDC director, signaling shift away from RFK Jr.'s vaccine skepticism ahead of midterms.
Rotavirus cases surge across the U.S. as declining vaccination rates—linked to Trump administration attempts to remove the vaccine from the childhood schedule—sow confusion among parents.
CDC adopted December vote to drop universal hepatitis B birth dose recommendation despite no new safety evidence.
FDA issued warning letter to Purolea Cosmetics Lab for excessive reliance on AI to create drug specifications without adequate quality control oversight.
Rotavirus is surging across the U.S. with only 73.8% of children vaccinated, amid concerns that the Trump administration's attempted removal of the rotavirus vaccine has planted seeds of vaccine hesitancy.
Dancing with the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba experienced a mid-flight medical emergency on April 15, sharing details publicly.
Trump nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz as new CDC director on April 16, 2026, signaling a shift away from vaccine skepticism ahead of midterm elections.
Clavicular's PR person Mitchell Jackson quit working with the streamer after he was hospitalized for a suspected overdose and refuses addiction treatment.
RFK Jr. faced intense congressional grilling on measles outbreaks during April 16-17 hearings, sparring with Democrats over vaccine policy while Republicans largely supported him.
Republican-controlled states like Indiana and Idaho are implementing stricter Medicaid work requirements than federal law requires, demanding 3 months of work history before enrollment.
RFK Jr. defended his health department record before House committees, facing heated Democratic criticism over vaccine policy and measles outbreaks while Republicans praised his health initiatives.
Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general Erica Schwartz to lead CDC, signaling potential shift away from Kennedy's vaccine skepticism.
The U.S. recorded 3.6 million births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and at a record low fertility rate of 53 per 1,000 women, sparking debate over causes and policy responses.
KFF Health News analysis found Medi-Cal lost almost 100,000 immigrants without legal status in the second half of 2025, driven by immigration raids, Trump administration plans to share Medicaid data with ICE, and federal restrictions on immigrant Medicaid eligibility.
Trump admin announced over 150 companies accepted to participate in first cohort for CMS' ACCESS model, which will reward AI and tech-driven care with increased Medicare reimbursement.
Senate negotiations to revive enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies that expired at the end of 2025 appeared to be fizzling out, with Democrats expressing little optimism about a proposal from Sen. Bernie Moreno.
Despite proven health benefits, semaglutide and tirzepatide remain unaffordable at scale, with fewer than 1% of eligible Americans able to access current-priced drugs before budget thresholds are exceeded.
Danish study of 1.5 million children finds no link between acetaminophen in pregnancy and autism, contradicting RFK Jr.'s high-profile claims.
My 600-Lb. Life alum Dolly Martinez, 30, dies of congestive heart failure after hospital admission, sparking debate over obesity-related health risks.
Maine advances bill to ban large data centers until late 2027, potentially becoming first state to temporarily halt AI infrastructure expansion as communities cite power costs and environmental concerns.
Communities nationwide actively resist data center expansion, citing environmental and electricity cost concerns despite tech industry's $700B annual buildout for AI.
States and stakeholders struggle with Trump administration's tight timeline to implement mandatory Medicaid work requirements by January 2027, with HHS yet to release final guidance.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 913 on April 10, 2026, establishing Medicaid work requirements and requiring applicants to demonstrate three months of compliance before enrolling.
Trump administration acknowledged it made a significant error in figures used to help justify a fraud probe into New York's Medicaid program.
California's attorney general filed charges against 21 suspects, accusing the group of defrauding the state of $267 million through fraudulent billing to Medi-Cal.
California charges 21 suspects in $267M hospice fraud scheme while sparring with Trump administration over state's fraud enforcement efforts.
Federal funding for reproductive health clinics is back on track, but some new rules appear to stray from the original program mission by shifting focus toward natural family planning methods.
Trump administration admits major error in personal care services data used to justify New York Medicaid fraud investigation.
The FDA is asking for expanded authority over direct-to-consumer (D2C) drug advertising in its 2027 budget proposal, including expanding the definition of misbranded drugs and more directly targeting compounded drugs.
Medicaid work rules requiring extensive IT system changes and new training will stress states' already-strained staffing capacity, creating administrative implementation challenges ahead of the January 2027 deadline.
Anthropic announced Claude Mythos Preview will not be released publicly due to unprecedented ability to autonomously find and exploit software vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.
A Palestinian WHO driver, Majdi Aslan, 54, was killed by Israeli gunfire in Gaza on Monday while driving an internationally marked vehicle, with accounts sharply conflicting over vehicle markings.
IAEA chief warns US-Israeli strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant 'must stop,' warning they could cause a severe radiological accident.
A JAMA Internal Medicine study found medication abortion pills would be safe to sell over-the-counter at pharmacies.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito fell ill at a March event in Philadelphia and was treated for dehydration, the court's spokeswoman confirmed Friday.
Nebraska becomes first state to carry out Medicaid work requirements from Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, affecting roughly 72,000 low-income adults.
WFP implements tiered food distribution for 1.2M Rohingya, with 17% receiving $7/month instead of universal $12, prompting humanitarian concerns about sustainable aid.
Israeli forces struck Tofigh Daru pharmaceutical facility in Tehran, destroying a major cancer drug producer amid escalating US-Israeli military campaign in Iran.
Arctic sea ice tied its lowest winter level on record March 15-27, coinciding with unprecedented global heat that broke records across six continents.
DOJ files civil antitrust lawsuit against NewYork-Presbyterian, alleging anticompetitive contract restrictions deny New Yorkers choice of lower-cost healthcare options.
IOC requires all female athletes undergo genetic testing to compete at 2028 Olympics to ban transgender women.
Trump is expected to name a new CDC director on Truth Social by Wednesday as the federal law deadline expires March 25.
Trump administration's suspension of work authorization renewals is sidelining thousands of foreign-born doctors, threatening healthcare access.
Trump administration proposes sweeping ACA regulations including stepped-up eligibility verification requirements and new scrutiny of sales agents and marketing practices.
Dr. Robert Malone, vice chair of ACIP, angrily resigned his position on Tuesday, citing a dispute with HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon over press statements, saying "After Andrew trashing me with the press, I am done with the CDC and ACIP. That was the last straw."
Hawaii's worst flooding in 20 years destroys homes and displaces residents; federal response mobilizing.
Minnesota schools reopen after ICE surge, but students show lasting trauma, fear, and anxiety affecting learning.
IAEA Chief Grossi warns Iran retains restart capability despite June 2025 and February 2026 military strikes.
The medical school accreditor LCME removed language from standards requiring schools to teach about health inequities, sparking disagreement over clinical quality versus patient care equity.
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