Health & Pandemics

Health Department Releases $10 Billion in Withheld Funds to 5 States

HHS officials said they are rescinding freezes on funds that compelled 5 blue states to prove funds would be used for American families rather than illegal immigrants.

Bonuses to Medicare Advantage Insurers Top $13 Billion

Medicare Advantage bonuses top $13B in 2026 as reforms are proposed and some policymakers call to end the program.
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States Take the Lead on Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Prior Authorization Reform

Florida tightens pharmacy benefit managers rules. Iowa bars insurer interference in physician referrals and restricts insurer pre-approval denials. Florida and...

Trump Administration Proposes Rule That Could Save Medicare Patients More Than $1 Billion

Trump administration officials are proposing a rule that would reduce Medicare spending on hospital services and drugs.

7 Deaths of Children Possibly or Probably From COVID-19 Vaccination: FDA

FDA experts concluded that COVID-19 vaccination probably or possibly resulted in the deaths of 10 children, before revising that number to seven, according to recently released documents.

Trump Admin Asks Court to Overturn Order Blocking RFK Jr’s Vaccine Panel Appointments

The Trump admin asked a federal appeals court to reverse a ruling blocking Health Sec. RFK Jr.’s appointment of 13 members to a key vaccine advisory panel.

FTC Sues Doctor Group Over Child Transgender Surgery Guidance

The Trump admin. and several states sued WPATH, a global physician group promoting child transgender surgeries and hormonal treatments to children.

FDA Grants Emergency Clearance for Screwworm Drug

Federal regulators on June 11 announced they’ve granted emergency authorization for a screwworm drug for dogs and cats.