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Trump administration begins to cut 10,000 jobs at HHS, in Washington

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

Dr. Mehmet Oz testifies before a Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
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

Pennsylvania Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz speaks at his primary election night watch party in Newtown, Pennsylvania, U.S. May 17, 2022. Photo by Hannah Beier/REUTERS
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

Female doctor or nurse putting a bandage after Covid-19 vaccination at vaccination center
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

Mature Man Taking Medication
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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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