California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes the Menopause Care Equity Act, impacting health insurance coverage for menopause treatments and highlighting cost management concerns in insurance plans.

The New Democrat Coalition released a Health Care Action Plan targeting healthcare affordability, access expansions, and protections for Medicaid and Medicare, proposing over 45 actionable policy reforms. The plan addresses cost reduction, rural healthcare support, behavioral health, women's health services, and counters health misinformation.

Healthcare leaders discuss challenges in women's health access, impacts of abortion restrictions, and rising medical misinformation, highlighting the need for enhanced funding and equitable care delivery.

Aetna plans ACA marketplace exit in 2026 as CMS launches a new fraud center. Milken Institute forms Women's Health Network amid healthcare system shifts.