The Latest Breaking News from Health Care

Rural Hospitals Warn 50 Billion Dollar Federal Fund Will Not Offset Medicaid Cuts

A new $50 billion federal program billed as a rescue plan for rural health care is beginning to reshape medical access across the United States, but community clinics and rural hospitals warn that the money may flow more easily to technology vendors and large contractors than to the providers struggling…

Latin Times · Apr 28

Immigration debate, upfront costs are hurdles for hepatitis C bill

Despite bipartisan agreement on the need for testing and treatment for the life-threatening liver disease hepatitis C, potentially hundreds of thousands of Americans remain untreated or even unaware they’re infected as efforts to expand access to cures have stalled in Congress. Legislation introduced last year has struggled to gain traction as lawmakers focus…

Roll Call · Apr 27

3 Questions That Determine if You’re Actually Ready to Retire Early

Thinking of calling it quits in your late 50s or early 60s? Before you retire early, see if you can answer these three important questions.

Kiplinger · Apr 24

Dr. Oz announces a 50-state audit of Medicaid program oversight

The Trump administration is requiring all 50 states to explain their plans to revalidate some Medicaid providers

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Deadly domestic violence cases stir calls for more prevention resources for Black communities

Two deadly cases of domestic violence — one in Louisiana and the other in Virginia targeting Black mothers — have sparked a national conversation about domestic violence prevention and mental health care resources available to Black communities

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Is Alberta really ‘following the science’ on trans healthcare?

The Alberta government under Premier Danielle Smith’s government has banned gender-affirming health care for youth in the province. This legislation bans access to puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy for youth aged 15 and younger for the treatment of gender dysphoria, with few exceptions.

The Conversation · Apr 19

Justice Ginsburg Cancer Treatment Leak Prosecution: Blame the Cat

"Russell insisted that he didn't know how his credentials had been used to run the 'Gins' and 'Ginston' searches. But he theorized that 'potentially his cat had run across the keyboard and typed in those letters.'"

Reason · Apr 16

Health information delivered as a video game can bridge the communication gap between patients and providers

Imagine you and your partner are sitting in the waiting room of your doctor’s office, waiting for your appointment to get birth control – and instead of calculating how many other people will be called before you, or perusing old magazines, a nurse hands you a digital tablet and encourages…

The Conversation · Apr 16

Trump's 'Great Healthcare Plan' To Replace Obamacare Isn't Much of a Plan

The administration's goal to lower prices is a good one, but officials don't actually have a plan to make it happen.

Reason · Apr 16

5 Stocks to Buy With Your 2026 Tax Refund

Wondering what to do with your tax refund? Investing in high-quality stocks is one option and these five picks are a good place to start.

Kiplinger · Apr 15