Tag: Healthcare legislation

Marty Makary, the champion of the Make America Healthy Again movement, stood before the Senate in a confirmation hearing for the position of Food and Drug Administration commissioner. With a promise of radical transparency,...

In the ongoing debate over Medicaid funding cuts in Washington, words have emerged as powerful weapons. Republican lawmakers and conservative officials have been using provocative language to sway public opinion against the 60-year-old government...

Trump's Plan to End Surprise Medical Bills in JeopardyAs President Donald Trump concluded his first term in 2020, he signed legislation aimed at shielding Americans from the plight of surprise medical bills. With a...

In a recent development in Congress, lawmakers have put forth a bill aimed at amending a crucial aspect of the Inflation Reduction Act due to concerns that the current law is hindering investments in...

GOP Proposals Threaten Medicaid Funding and CoverageMedicaid is facing a new wave of challenges as Republicans in Congress push for budget cuts that could severely impact the government health insurance program for disadvantaged Americans....

Pfizer CEO Bourla's Awkward Washington EncounterBluebird Bio, a biotech company, recently made headlines by avoiding bankruptcy through a strategic sale to investment firms Carlyle and SK Capital. The deal, valued at less than $30...

The recent ruling by the courts to address health cuts has brought a wave of relief to many who have been impacted by the Trump administration's aggressive slashes to government programs. Led by Elon...

Love is in the air, and so is the spirit of health policy valentines! Here's your chance to express your affection for affordable healthcare through poetry. Our esteemed panel of experts will be judging...

Rooting Out the Root Cause of the Opioid CrisisThe opioid crisis has been a prevalent issue impacting communities across the nation. As states grapple with how to best utilize the billions of dollars in...

Indiana State Senator Proposes Repeal of Hospital Monopoly Law - KFF Health NewsOn the cusp of the collapse of a contentious hospital merger in Terre Haute, Indiana, a groundbreaking bill has been introduced by...