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washingtonpost.comscience6 hrs ago
States Reduce Family Caregiver Pay; Medicaid Faces $1 Trillion Cut
@statnews reported that at least half a dozen states are reducing payments to family caregivers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they prepare for major Medicaid reductions. Separate items covered a pancreatic cancer drug trial and a planned HHS meetin…
benzinga.comfinance7 hrs ago
U.S. Health and Food Scores Hold Near 80 Percent in $32 Trillion Economy While Job-Finding Ability Ranks 10th Among Peers
Human Rights Measurement Initiative data show the United States achieving 80 percent of its potential on health and 81 percent on food security in recent years. Scores on work and income stand at 27 percent, the lowest among OECD countries. Recent policy changes have reduced acce…
catholicnewsagency.comscience13 hrs ago
Several states propose wage cuts for family caregivers under Medicaid self-direction programs
Maryland, Idaho, Indiana, Missouri, and Colorado have introduced 2026 proposals to reduce hourly pay for family members providing Medicaid-funded care. The changes follow a $1 trillion federal Medicaid funding reduction scheduled to take effect January 1, 2027.
sbs.com.aufinance17 hrs ago
Health Secretary Directs Effort to Develop Guidance on Stopping Antidepressants
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is moving ahead with plans for clinical guidance on stopping psychiatric medications. Federal officials met with mental health professionals earlier this month to review European approaches and non-drug options.
The Independenttechnology2 days ago
Medicare Administrator Mehmet Oz Posts Video Demonstrating Squat Technique
Oz, 66, shared footage on social media Saturday showing proper squat form and brisk walking advice. The post continues a pattern of workout videos from Trump administration health officials.
thegatewaypundit.comworld2 days ago
Federal appeals court allows Florida to resume lawsuit against pediatricians group
A full federal appeals court cleared Florida to resume a lawsuit accusing the American Academy of Pediatrics of misleading the public about the safety of gender-transition treatments for minors. The court stayed a lower-court injunction that had blocked the case.
ZeroHedgefinance3 days ago
HHS Proposes Narrow Injury Table for COVID-19 Vaccines Under Compensation Program That Has Rejected 99% of Claims
The Department of Health and Human Services released a description of a proposed rule on July 1, 2026, to create an injury table listing presumed vaccine side effects eligible for compensation. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had ended the COVID-19 emergency declaration ea…
vox.comscience3 days ago
ARPA-H Commits $160 Million to Custom Gene Editing for Rare Diseases
@statnews reported that ARPA-H will fund seven teams developing personalized gene editing treatments. The biggest nursing strike in Massachusetts history ended amid clashes at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, while the FDA set a November deadline on banning electrical stimulation de…
forbes.compolitics4 days ago
Lawmakers urge stricter hospice reporting on medically assisted suicide
A bipartisan group of members of Congress sent a letter Thursday asking the health and human services secretary to set new hospice reporting rules. The request targets potential discrimination and coercion in states where medically assisted suicide is legal.
cnbc.comscience5 days ago
ACA insurers seek 14% median rate increase for 2027
Health insurance companies filed requests for a median 14% premium increase on 2027 Affordable Care Act plans. The filings come after enrollment fell and enhanced subsidies ended.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld7 days ago
Australian children with severe eczema wait four years for subsidized treatment
A medication recommended for subsidy in 2022 remains unavailable to children under 12. Families report repeated hospitalizations and lost school time while negotiations continue.
news.sky.compolitics8 days ago
Health secretary seeks legal advice on compelling evidence from maternity inquiry staff
The health secretary said he is seeking advice on whether senior clinicians who declined to give evidence to the Ockenden Review can be required to do so under a proposed new law. He described the refusals as totally unacceptable after meeting families affected by the Nottingham…
Washington Examinerpolitics9 days ago
Trump Nominates Medicare Director Chris Klomp as Deputy HHS Secretary
Klomp currently directs Medicare and advises HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He previously served on the board of fertility company Maven Clinic and negotiated drug price deals.
Forbestechnology10 days ago
Trump Administration Proposes Rules to Apply Medicare Price Negotiations to Some Reformulated Drugs
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services last month proposed rules to group reformulated drugs with their originals for negotiation eligibility. The changes target biologics switched from intravenous to subcutaneous forms and would take effect with the 2029 price applicabil…
world11 days ago
MassHealth Ends Medicaid Coverage of GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss
MassHealth will stop paying for GLP-1 medications prescribed solely for weight loss starting Friday. The change affects roughly 22,000 adults and 2,500 children enrolled in the state Medicaid program.
livemint.comworld13 days ago
UK Health Body Issues New Guidance on PMOS Diagnosis and Annual Reviews
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence released draft recommendations calling for earlier diagnosis of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome and yearly check-ups for affected women. The guidance also advises against NHS-funded laser hair removal for related exce…
globalnews.capolitics13 days ago
Medicare Begins Temporary Coverage of GLP-1 Drugs for Obesity
A short-term pilot program allowing Medicare to cover GLP-1 medications for obesity treatment begins July 2 and runs through 2027. Beneficiaries will pay $50 monthly while manufacturers set a $245 price per drug. The program covers obesity treatment only and requires prior author…
abcnews.go.compolitics13 days ago
25 States and D.C. Sue to Block Federal Medicaid Work Requirements
A group of 25 states and the District of Columbia filed suit Monday in federal court in Massachusetts. The complaint challenges a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rule that imposes work requirements on Medicaid beneficiaries.
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investopedia.compolitics13 days ago
HHS Reorganizes Civil Rights Office to Prioritize Religious Freedom and Conscience Protections
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Sunday a reorganization of its civil rights office. The change places greater emphasis on conscience and religious freedom in programs it funds or conducts.
New York Postworld13 days ago
Health secretary rejects senator's claim of broken vaccine promises
The health secretary stated that all commitments made to the senator regarding vaccine descriptions and policy guardrails have been kept. The senator had said the secretary violated an agreement on how the CDC website presents vaccine-autism information.
The Independentpolitics14 days ago
UK government to appoint national maternity commissioner after review finds care failures
The government announced plans to name a national maternity commissioner following a review that documented repeated shortcomings in NHS maternity services. The review examined input from more than 450 families and over 9,000 staff members across 12 trusts.
Statscience14 days ago
26 States Sue Federal Government to Block Medicaid Work Requirements
Twenty-six states filed suit Monday seeking to halt work requirements for Medicaid enrollees that were included in a federal tax measure. Five New England states joined the challenge, arguing the rules create excessive administrative barriers.
nbcnews.comscience15 days ago
CDC vaccine panel charter revised to broaden member criteria and review alternatives
A new charter for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices posted June 25, 2026, broadens expertise requirements and adds responsibility to assess non-vaccine prevention options. The document replaces a March version deemed invalid and follows a court ruling that most cur…
cnbc.comscience15 days agoUpdated
Senator Cassidy confirms HHS secretary after securing vaccine data commitments
Sen. Bill Cassidy said he supported Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services secretary to place guardrails around vaccine policy. The Louisiana Republican also stated that some commitments made during the confirmation process have since been broken.
ww2.kqed.orgscience15 days ago
Democratic lawmakers seek details on patient given early access to Eli Lilly obesity drug
Two Democratic members of Congress are asking the Trump administration for more information about a 79-year-old patient approved in April for compassionate-use access to an experimental obesity treatment. The lawmakers want to know whether the patient is a high-profile individual…
theconversation.comfinance16 days ago
Donor-Advised Funds at Vanguard Charitable and Fidelity Processed About $1.5 Million in Grants to Compassion & Choices
Donor-advised funds at the two charities directed approximately $1.5 million to the assisted-suicide advocacy organization between 2021 and 2024. Both charities declined to comment on the grants.
science17 days ago
Senate Health Committee Chair Introduces Bill to Restrict 340B Drug Discount Program
The legislation would let drugmakers issue retroactive rebates and impose new rules on hospitals and contract pharmacies. Separately, the Trump administration is considering Jeff Vacirca to lead the FDA.
benzinga.comscience17 days agoUpdated
Senator Introduces Bill to Restrict 340B Drug Discount Program
Sen. Bill Cassidy introduced legislation on June 26, 2026, that would overhaul the federal 340B program by allowing retroactive rebates instead of upfront discounts. The measure would also require hospitals to pass savings to patients and impose limits on contract pharmacies.
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Los Angeles Timespolitics18 days ago
HHS Reviews Sponsors for Over 500 Children in Long-Term Custody
Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. alleging plans to deport more than 500 unaccompanied children in federal custody. The department denied any such plans and said its focus is on placing children with vetted sponsors.
benzinga.comscience18 days agoUpdated
Democratic lawmakers seek details on special access to experimental obesity drug
Two members of Congress are asking the White House for information on a 79-year-old patient granted early access to an experimental obesity treatment. The request follows reporting that the drug was provided through the FDA's compassionate use program.
foxnews.comscience18 days ago
Federal judge blocks Texas bid for transgender patient records
A federal judge in New York issued a temporary order preventing federal prosecutors in Texas from obtaining medical records of transgender patients treated at New York hospitals. The ruling addresses a criminal investigation launched last month after earlier civil requests were r…
forbes.compolitics18 days ago
Senate Democrats Plan Bill to Cap Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs
Some Senate Democrats will introduce legislation today to limit beneficiary spending in traditional Medicare. The proposal sets a $5,000 annual cap and would increase program costs.
rnz.co.nzscience18 days ago
Senators Introduce Bill to Allow Methadone Prescriptions at Pharmacies, Adding HHS Authority for More Prescribers
Sens. Ed Markey and Rand Paul introduced updated legislation Thursday to let board-certified addiction medicine doctors prescribe methadone for pharmacy pickup. The measure revives a 2023 proposal that cleared a Senate committee but stalled. It also lets HHS designate additional…
prnewswire.comscience18 days ago
Vaccine Makers at BIO Conference Report Greater Optimism Than a Year Ago
Executives at the BIO international conference in San Diego said they feel more optimistic despite recent federal actions on mRNA contracts and research funding. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has cancelled major mRNA vaccine contracts and cut government support for vacci…
thegatewaypundit.comscience19 days ago
Democratic senators question Moms.gov website
Eleven Democratic senators sent a letter to President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. questioning the accuracy of information and data handling on the federal pregnancy-resource website launched on Mother’s Day.
New York Postpolitics20 days ago
Medicare Expands Access to Weight-Loss Drugs for Seniors at $50 Copay Starting July 1
Medicare's 68 million enrollees will pay $50 for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs beginning July 1. President Trump announced the change at a Pennsylvania truck plant and linked it to his drug-pricing policy.
vintagevalueinvesting.comscience20 days ago
Eli Lilly and Bayer Say German Policies Reduce Pharmaceutical Investment
Eli Lilly and Bayer stated that Germany's current approach to spending on innovative medicines could affect the country's appeal for future pharmaceutical projects. The companies linked their comments to existing reimbursement and pricing rules.
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Statscience21 days ago
Trump Administration Memo Says Disability Integration Rule Is Not Legally Binding
The Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel memo states that the integration mandate from the 1999 Olmstead decision does not require community placement for people with severe disabilities. It was written in response to White House questions and signals a shift in federal…
The Independentpolitics21 days ago
Singer Jesy Nelson criticises SMA newborn screening rollout covering 72% of England
Jesy Nelson said the planned spinal muscular atrophy test rollout will leave some babies unscreened based on location. A petition she launched has collected over 150,000 signatures and will be debated in parliament on 22 June.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewscience21 days ago
Trump Administration Proposes Overhaul of Federal Grantmaking Process
The plan would shift authority to political appointees. A 412-page proposal includes a section that health disparities researchers say could bar their work from NIH funding. Stat reported the details on June 22, 2026.
middleeasteye.netscience21 days ago
White House Proposal Bars Federal Funds for Disparate-Impact Theories
The Office of Management and Budget issued a 412-page plan last month that would prohibit federal grants from promoting theories of disparate-impact liability. Health disparities researchers submitted nearly 200 comments warning the rule could block much of their work. The propos…
jezebel.comscience21 days ago
U.S. Abortions Rise to Nearly Twice Pre-Dobbs Levels Four Years After Roe Overturn
NPR reported that abortions performed in the United States have nearly doubled since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The rise occurred as abortion pills began to be prescribed online and mailed to patients.
The Hillscience22 days ago
Medicare to Offer $50 Monthly GLP-1 Access for Weight Management Starting July
A temporary demonstration program will let some Medicare Part D enrollees obtain GLP-1 medications for a flat $50 monthly copay from July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027. The program operates outside standard Medicare coverage rules because federal law bars payment for weight-…
neurosciencenews.comscience24 days ago
NIDILRR Has Released 7 of 80 Grants as $34 Million in Funding Remains Unissued
@statnews reported that more than 90 percent of the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research’s 2026 grant allocation has not been released as of June 19.
koreatimes.co.krworld25 days ago
South Korean Man Files First Constitutional Petition Challenging Assisted Dying Ban
Lee Myung-shik, 65, filed the first known legal challenge to South Korea's assisted suicide prohibition after abandoning plans to travel to Switzerland with his daughter.
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New York Postworld27 days ago
Medicare to Offer GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs for $50 Monthly Starting July 1
Up to 14 million Medicare recipients who are overweight will be eligible for three GLP-1 medications at a $50 copay under a new pilot program. The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge runs from July 2026 through December 2027 and is separate from standard Part D coverage.
The Guardianworld28 days ago
Kennedy Seeks Explanation from Journal Editor on Removal of 2021 Vaccine Paper by 25 June
U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a letter on X on Monday seeking answers from the editor of Toxicology Reports about the spring removal of a 2021 paper. The journal said the paper contained serious methodological flaws that could pose risks to public health.
The Hillscience28 days ago
Trump approval among rural Americans at 50 percent in June poll
A Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted June 3-8 shows 50 percent of rural respondents approve of President Trump, down from 60 percent in February 2025. Disapproval rose to 48 percent over the same period.
nbcnews.comscience28 days ago
Medicare to Cover Weight Loss Drugs for Adults 65 and Older Starting Next Month
The Trump administration will extend a transitional program called Bridge to provide coverage through the end of next year after private insurers declined to join a planned three-year demonstration.
The Guardianpolitics29 days ago
Assisted dying bill returns to Commons via private member's bill
A Labour MP will reintroduce legislation allowing terminally ill adults to end their life with expert approval. The bill passed the Commons last year but was blocked in the House of Lords.
New York Postpolitics32 days ago
Disability groups sue New York and Illinois over doctor-assisted suicide laws
A coalition of disability advocates filed federal lawsuits Thursday challenging doctor-assisted suicide statutes in New York and Illinois. The suits claim the measures violate federal disability protections by offering lethal prescriptions instead of equal access to care and suic…
kff.orgworld32 days ago
New Medicaid guidance tightens medical frailty exemption for work requirements
Updated federal rules require Medicaid expansion enrollees to prove their conditions significantly impair work, school, or community service. States must verify eligibility with documentation rather than automatic exemptions based on diagnosis.
order-order.comworld32 days ago
Green Party Considers Restricting Non-Medical Circumcision of Children
The party’s Health Policy Working Group is seeking member input on whether non-therapeutic male circumcision should require medical necessity or be limited to children able to consent.
abcnews.go.comscience32 days ago
New Medicaid Work Rule Narrows Medical Frailty Exemption
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued an interim final rule last week requiring Medicaid expansion enrollees seeking medical frailty exemptions to show their condition significantly impairs work, volunteer, or school activity. States must verify claims with docume…
cnbc.compolitics33 days ago
Murkowski expresses interest in Senate health committee chair
Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she would welcome the opportunity to lead the Senate health committee if she becomes the most senior Republican on the panel. The position opened after Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his primary last month.
nationalpost.comscience33 days ago
U.K. and Germany take different steps on drug spending
The U.K. government has adopted policies viewed as more favorable to pharmaceutical companies and pledged higher medicine spending. Germany has proposed measures to reduce health budget deficits by cutting spending and raising industry fees.
realitytea.comscience36 days ago
Trump Reclassifies ~8,000 HHS Employees Under Schedule F, Allowing At-Will Dismissal
President Trump signed an order on June 4 that shifts roughly 8,000 federal workers, including HHS policy staff and some NIH grant reviewers, into a category that removes civil-service firing protections.
foxnews.compolitics37 days ago
MAHA-backed candidate wins Iowa GOP gubernatorial primary
Businessman Zach Lahn defeated Rep. Randy Feenstra in the Iowa Republican primary for governor. MAHA PAC conducted text, voicemail, and phone outreach to support Lahn.
pbs.orgworld38 days ago
Nebraska Begins Medicaid Work Requirements Eight Months Ahead of Federal Deadline
Nebraska became the first state to implement new federal Medicaid work requirements on May 1. The rules require most expansion enrollees to document 80 hours of work, school, or community service each month or lose coverage starting in 2027.
america.cgtn.compolitics39 days ago
Fast-food chain backs candidate who wins Iowa Republican primary
Steak 'n Shake supported a candidate who defeated an incumbent representative in the June 2 Republican primary for Iowa governor. The company has aligned its menu changes with the Make America Healthy Again agenda.