Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Funding Tracker
The “Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative” (EHE), is a federal effort to reduce new HIV infections in the United States,...
Pawsitive Vibes: Secret Languages of Pets
On this National Pet Day, let us celebrate by adopting, fostering, or donating to shelters and pamper our pets with...
CMS finalizes 5.06% Medicare Advantage benchmark increase
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized an increase of the average benchmark payments to Medicare Advantage (MA)...
Potential Impacts of Increased Immigration Enforcement on School Attendance and Funding
Introduction Immigrants and their children form a growing share of the U.S. population and, as of 2023, there were over...
Rural areas rapidly losing independent docs, practices
Rural areas are quickly losing independent physicians and medical practices amid the corporatization of healthcare, a new report finds. The...
Classifying Misoprostol and Mifepristone as Controlled Substances
Key Takeaways Misoprostol and mifepristone, the two drugs used as part of the FDA approved medication abortion regimen, also have...
CMS excludes anti-obesity drug coverage under Medicare, Medicaid
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a Medicare Advantage (MA) rule proposed by the Biden administration, but...
Out-of-Pocket Costs for Abortion Care Among Individuals Enrolled in Employer Sponsored Insurance Plans
Key Takeaways Most females who used their private insurance to pay for their abortion had out-of-pocket costs for their services,...
Simple Steps for a Healthier, Happier Life
A New Beginning for Your Good Health: Take a step towards better health on this World Health Day. Don’t try...
Trump’s new tariffs include pharma exemption
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with healthcare industry reactions and additional information released by the administration on the...