Politics Apr 01 Mass layoffs begin at HHS agencies responsible for research, tracking disease and regulating food By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press
Politics Mar 14 WATCH: Senate hearing on nomination of Mehmet Oz as head of Medicare and Medicaid services Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, dodged several opportunities Friday to say broadly whether he would oppose cuts to Medicaid, the government-funded program for people with low incomes. By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press
Politics Nov 19 Trump to nominate TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Pennsylvania as a Republican in 2022 and as a an outspoken supporter of Trump. By Fatima Hussein, Amanda Seitz, Associated Press
Health Sep 15 Texas schools and families struggle as hundreds of thousands of kids lose Medicaid coverage Advocates say Medicaid’s unwinding has put affected families in a precarious situation, with research suggesting that many who have lost coverage were still eligible. But in Texas, where child disenrollment rates are among the nation's highest, state officials say they… By Laura Santhanam
Health Aug 29 What are the 10 drugs to be negotiated by Medicare? New prices would not go into effect until 2026, and first must survive legal challenges from the pharmaceutical industry. By Laura Santhanam
Apr 08 How this Medicaid extension throws postpartum parents a lifeline By Laura Santhanam Four out of 10 births in the U.S. are paid for by Medicaid. Starting this month, pregnant and postpartum people are eligible to receive coverage 12 months after delivery to expand access and improve health outcomes for new parents and… Continue reading
Dec 09 HHS defends Trump appointee over lost jewelry claim By Associated Press The government on Monday defended a top Trump administration health official who sought a reimbursement from taxpayers of $47,000, reportedly including a $5,900 Ivanka Trump-brand pendant, for items stolen during a work-related trip. Continue reading
Dec 03 Medicare’s open enrollment can be confusing. Here are some last-minute tips. By Philip Moeller Medicare’s annual open enrollment period ends on Dec. 7. Continue reading
Oct 03 Column: What seniors should know about Trump’s Medicare executive order By Philip Moeller The executive order has been billed as the president’s alternative to Democrats’ Medicare for All plans. Continue reading
May 16 Why drug prices listed in TV ads might not be what you pay By Arlene Weintraub The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is requiring drug makers to include “list prices” in television ads for all medicines covered by Medicare or Medicaid that cost $35 or more. Continue reading