Politics Apr 10 Bernie Sanders to reveal new version of ‘Medicare for All’ plan Sen. Bernie Sanders is unveiling a new version of his "Medicare for All" plan with four of his Democratic rivals for the 2020 presidential election backing the proposal. The bill's reintroduction promises to shine a bright light on Democratic candidates'…
Health Apr 09 Feds break up $1.2B Medicare orthopedic brace scam The Justice Department announced charges against 24 people across the U.S., including doctors accused of writing bogus prescriptions for unneeded back, shoulder, wrist and knee braces. Others charged included owners of call centers, telemedicine firms and medical equipment companies.
Health Apr 05 HHS watchdog to examine Medicare chief’s publicity spending Democrats complained that Seema Verma has steered taxpayer money to political allies at the same time her agency slashed the ad budget for the Affordable Care Act, hindering enrollment.
Politics Mar 31 Trump’s battle with ‘Obamacare’ moves to the courts After losing in Congress, President Donald Trump is counting on the courts to kill off "Obamacare." But some cases are going against him, and time is not on his side as he tries to score a big win for his…
Nation Mar 29 Judge strikes down Trump’s small-business health insurance plan The U.S. district judge wrote in his opinion late Thursday that so-called "association health plans" were "clearly an end-run" around consumer protections.
Health Mar 27 Federal judge blocks Medicaid work requirements in Kentucky and Arkansas Work requirements are already in effect in Arkansas, but Kentucky's program has been on hold because of lawsuits.
Politics Mar 27 Donald Trump and Democrats turn focus to fight over health care Top Democrats, including presidential candidates, said health care is an issue that resonates with voters more than the Mueller investigation.
Politics Mar 26 Trump calls for striking down ‘Obamacare’ and Democrats cry foul The Trump administration has told a federal appeals court it wants the entire Affordable Care Act struck down, an outcome that could leave millions uninsured and re-ignite a winning political issue for Democrats.
Politics Mar 26 WATCH: Pelosi unveils plan to strengthen Affordable Care Act as Trump revives push to end it House Democrats on Tuesday unveiled legislation to shore up the Affordable Care Act and expand enrollment to millions more people.
Politics Mar 12 WATCH: HHS Secretary Azar defends proposed cuts to Medicare hospital payments The administration argues that the budget doesn't cut Medicare benefits to seniors but makes better use of taxpayers' dollars and helps reduce Medicare spending by lowering prescription drug costs.