The Role of Doctors Is Changing Forever
Historically, medicine’s power rested on a specific kind of cultural authority—the ability to determine not only what diseases…
Kennedy vaccine adviser to take a new role at CDC on children’s health research
WASHINGTON — A vaccine adviser at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with ties to health secretary…
Health care rises as a priority for Americans, poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Julia Dvorak is worried her 83-year-old mother’s emergency room trips for seizures are depleting her…
Novartis and US government reach agreement on lowering drug prices in the US
Novartis agrees to take actions aimed at meeting US Administration priorities for drug pricingAdditional Novartis medicines will be…
Montgomery hospital sues state’s largest insurer: ‘Blue Cross Alabama must be stopped.’
Jackson Hospital in Montgomery is suing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, saying the insurance provider caused the…
Judge in nursing home bankruptcy case gives families fresh hope of compensation for injuries, deaths
A bankruptcy judge blocked an attempt by a nursing home chain’s primary investor to shield himself from settlement…
Tufts, UMass hospitals, shouldering operating losses, face federal cuts
“I wouldn’t count us out,” said Tufts CEO Michael Dandorph in an interview. “Historically we’ve been talked about…
Centers for children with autism fear proposed Medicaid changes may threaten ability to operate
Teachers work with kids at the Bounce ADA Preschool in Essex Junction on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Photo by…
Alabama Churches, hospitals brace for fallout of skyrocketing affordable care act insurance premiums
Mary Elizabeth Marr has had dozens of patients realize their health insurance has become too unaffordable, forcing them…
California’s Medi-Cal commission preps for federal Medicaid cuts
By Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters California Health and Human Services Agency Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly looks on as…
As millions of Americans face a steep rise in health insurance costs, lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should pay for health care
Dec. 15, 2025 – the deadline for enrolling in a marketplace plan through the Affordable Care Act for…
Millions of soon-to-be uninsured Americans are looking for a ‘plan B’ : Shots
Robert and Emily Sory are starting an animal sanctuary at their home in Thompson Station, Tenn. In 2026,…