Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is standing firm on the sweeping cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services, cuts he says were suggested by Elon Musk and his DOGE team.
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Democrats sound alarm over GOP Medicaid proposal they say could affect millions
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky explains why he and other Democrats are sounding the alarm over a Republican Medicaid proposal they say will leave millions of people without health care.
Medicaid cuts will hurt families and cost GOP politically, says Kentucky governor
Republicans’ proposed Medicaid cuts will cause 8.6 million people to lose health insurance by 2034, an estimate shows. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said it will cost Republicans seats in Congress.
Mississippi groups providing HIV outreach and care suffering from spending cuts
HIV prevention groups in Mississippi are reeling from Trump administration cuts to health spending. Southern states have the highest burden of HIV in the U.S., accounting for half of new infections.
UnitedHealth Group abruptly replaces CEO Andrew Witty, deepening a terrible year
The health care conglomerate is facing mounting financial problems – and ongoing consumer anger over high costs and denied claims.
Trump signs executive order to reduce prescription drug prices
President Trump’s latest executive order on drug prices aims to lower them by bringing them into line with what other developed countries pay. Experts caution that this is no small task.
RFK Jr. says autism database will use Medicare and Medicaid info
The National Institutes of Health will partner with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to create a database of Americans with autism, using insurance claims, medical records and smartwatch data.
Trump administration asks court to dismiss suit restricting access to abortion drug
Trump’s Justice Department asked for a lawsuit against the abortion medication mifepristone to be dismissed. It’s a surprising move, given that it is similar to one the Biden administration made.
Aetna to exit health insurance exchange, leaving millions without coverage
Health insurer Aetna will exit the federal health insurance exchange next year. Forbes contributor Bruce Japsen tells NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe that will leave around a million people without coverage.
New financial pressures forcing Planned Parenthood to close some clinics
Planned Parenthood is closing some clinics that offer abortions, even in states where abortion has broad protections, due to new financial pressures.
