Tag: Health policy
Understanding Bird Flu, Medicaid, Reproductive Health: KFF Health News
In a recent publication, journalists shed light on three crucial health topics: Bird Flu, Medicaid work requirements, and reproductive health research. These issues, though diverse, all play a significant role in shaping public health...
NIH Officials Allegedly Remove mRNA References from Grants
National Institutes of Health's Alleged Removal of mRNA References Sparks Concerns Among ResearchersA recent development at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has sent ripples through the scientific community, with officials reportedly requesting scientists...
House Republicans Face Challenges Cutting $880 Billion from Medicaid
House Republicans are facing a daunting challenge in their efforts to slash $880 billion from Medicaid, a move that has sparked intense debate in Congress. The issue has escalated to the point where leaders...
CDC Firings Impact Public Health Work Nationwide
The Trump administration's unexpected dismissal of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees has reverberated across the nation, leaving a significant impact on public health work. The abrupt firing of these individuals has...
Francis Collins Retires from NIH, Urging Respect for Workers
Renowned Geneticist Francis Collins Retires from NIH, Emphasizing Respect for WorkersWASHINGTON — The scientific community was left in shock and admiration as Francis Collins, a distinguished geneticist and former director of the National Institutes...
States Turn to Settlement Money as Federal Opioid Funding Dries
States Grapple with Opioid Settlement Money Amid Federal Funding DeclineAs states across the nation face a looming budget crisis, the debate over how to allocate opioid settlement money has taken center stage. The recent...
Challenges Facing Medicaid – KFF Health News
The Future of Medicaid: Navigating Challenges AheadThe Medicaid health insurance program, a lifeline for individuals with low incomes, is currently at a crossroads. With Congress deliberating major cuts and President Donald Trump's conflicting promises...
Winning Health Policy Valentines: A Dose of Love – KFF News
Health Policy Valentines: A Heartfelt Ode to HealthcareThis Valentine's season, love was in the air in unexpected ways as readers poured their hearts out in poetic valentines dedicated to health policy. From the whimsical...
Senate Confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as U.S. Health Secretary
The Senate has officially confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the U.S. Health Secretary, a decision that has stirred up a mix of excitement, concern, and controversy across the political spectrum. In a close...
Indiana Governor Appoints Business Leader to Transform Health Care
In a captivating tale of a seasoned leader's crusade against the convoluted world of health care, Gloria Sachdev emerges as a beacon of change in Indiana. Armed with a background in pharmacy and years...
