Proposed 2026 federal budget cuts risk over $120M in support to Pittsburgh’s public health, housing, and social services, including elimination of key grants and ACA premium tax credits.
Funding cuts and staffing reductions imperil the World Trade Center Health Program, risking care for 9/11 survivors and responders. Congressional action is critical.
Key September 2025 updates on U.S. healthcare funding, CDC leadership changes, AI in healthcare, Medicare and Medicaid policies, and COVID-19 vaccine authorization shifts impacting insurers and providers.
California warns of 28 hospitals and 15 nursing homes at closure risk due to federal healthcare funding changes. Attorney General challenges policies impacting Affordable Care Act and vaccine access.
Utah's HB 363 requires parental consent before newborn DNA samples can be stored or used, setting a precedent in genetic data privacy and newborn screening regulation.
Ohio Medicaid will face increased work requirements and semi-annual eligibility redeterminations starting 2026, impacting over 47,000 Clark County residents and potentially increasing gaps in care and uncompensated healthcare costs.
Medicaid funding cuts and new work verification rules under 2023 tax legislation risk coverage loss for millions, complicate state programs, and shift costs to states.
Dr. Nathan Morrow resigns as Kitsap Health Officer after managing COVID-19 and systemic health challenges. Upcoming federal policy changes pose new risks.
Dr. Mehmet Oz discussed the role of healthy eating in sustaining Medicare during the program's 60th anniversary, highlighting the intersection of preventive health and insurance policy.
The 2025 reconciliation bill introduces substantial Medicaid funding cuts and changes to ACA enrollment, with significant implications for healthcare access and provider reimbursement across the U.S.
