Proposed work requirements for certain Medicaid beneficiaries between the ages of 19 and 64 would threaten health coverage for millions of Americans, according to independent analysis.

The resignation of patient and donor representatives from a governing board for the organ transplantation system exposed rifts among stakeholders.

In the past few weeks, CDC grants supporting state and local health departments were terminated, then officials moved to lay off thousands.

The HHS Office of the General Counsel plans to shutter six regional offices, causing concern there won’t be enough lawyers to crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse.

The health-insurance program for low-income individuals helps pay for special-education services in schools, but workers could be strained if Medicaid funds are lost.

As Republicans look to generate savings from the program, disability advocates worry cuts to Medicaid would result in reduced access to home-based services.

Stakeholders worry the Trump administration's modernization efforts could detrimentally impact an already fragile system.

Former Rep. Dave Weldon accused the pharmaceutical lobby of blocking his nomination because of his views over vaccine safety issues.

Lacking specific congressional directives, key Democrats are worried the GOP-backed CR will allow the White House to reallocate dollars to other priorities.

Jay Bhattacharya faced tough questions over decisions made so far by the administration, such as freezing grant dollars and laying off staff.

Trump didn’t campaign on repealing Obamacare this time around, but he isn't stopping Republicans from targeting big parts of the law.

The president of The Better World Campaign discusses U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization and how foreign aid freezes affect UN programs.

Experts said the CDC’s work supporting the public health infrastructure and guiding clinicians could be undermined by Trump's broad staffing cuts.

Even with waivers, experts say getting life-saving services restarted will be a heavy lift, and they worry international health programs are at risk.

Following Trump’s orders on DEI programs and gender ideology, various health websites have been amended or removed, prompting concern and a lawsuit.

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PLUS: Trump targets DEI curricula, campus antisemitism in executive orders; and FCC launches investigation into public broadcasters.

Trump’s nominee for HHS secretary is unlikely to win any Democratic support, judging by Wednesday’s contentious reception in the Senate.

During his campaign, Trump targeted gender-affirming care and support for transgender people. So far, his impact has been limited but signals long-term efforts.

The same service provided in a doctor's office can cost Medicare more if provided in a hospital outpatient department. Lawmakers are looking to change that.

The new president signed executive orders to strengthen border policies, reverse Biden energy regulations, and curtail transgender rights.

The new president signed executive orders to strengthen border policies, reverse Biden energy regulations, and curtail transgender rights.

Medicare has selected 15 more drugs to negotiate directly with participating drug companies. Building on the success of the first round of negotiations, the aim is to lower prices for some more of the...

Experts worry proposals to cut the entitlement program could lead to coverage losses and lower reimbursements for providers across the country.

Experts worry proposals to cut the entitlement program could lead to coverage losses and lower reimbursements for providers across the country.

Health policies cut in December during continuing resolution negotiations could be revived, with some floating the omnibus or reconciliation as a path forward.

PLUS: Biden issues sweeping ban on offshore drilling, and surgeon general calls for updated warning labels on alcoholic beverages to include cancer risk.

Most of President-elect Trump’s intended nominations for HHS are willing to part with mainstream science and medical practices.

Most of President-elect Trump’s intended nominations for HHS are willing to part with mainstream science and medical practices.

The first negotiated package had reforms for PBMs and reauthorized multiple health programs, but these were dropped in the latest version that failed on the floor.

A second Trump administration could bring even more stringent requirements on a source of funding for reproductive-health groups.

A second Trump administration could bring even more stringent requirements on a source of funding for reproductive health groups.

PLUS: Lawmakers want Biden to lift Syria sanctions; a third of air-traffic systems ‘unsustainable’; U.K. restricts puberty blockers; and disinformation hub could disappear.

Despite his controversial views on vaccines, some Democratic senators and patient advocates see areas of agreement when it comes to nutrition and chronic disease.

Questions focused on the risks and benefits of puberty blockers and hormone therapy as the Court considers Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors.

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The incoming administration will have some tools it can use to restrict access to mifepristone, including tighter FDA regulations and an 1873 anti-vice law.

For a health care sector already facing workforce shortages, deporting millions of undocumented immigrants could exacerbate the problem.

While removing vaccines from the market would be considered legally questionable, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could cause confusion and eventually impact markets if he is confirmed as HHS secretary.