New ACA Rules Expand Plan Choices but Raise Out-of-Pocket Costs
The Trump administration’s finalized Affordable Care Act rule introduces plans with higher deductibles and no provider networks, which may reduce enrollment by millions
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Rising ACA Premiums Lead to Drop in Health Insurance Coverage
Following the expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies, millions of Americans, including a North Carolina couple, face unaffordable premiums causing significant insurance cancellations
Organic Infant Formula Recalled After Three Infant Botulism Cases
Nara Organics issues a voluntary recall of its powdered infant formula sold in the U.S. after three infants developed botulism, prompting refunds and health…
California Medicaid Cuts Fuel Battle Over Healthcare Executive Pay and Clinic Funding
California's looming Medicaid federal cuts have intensified a labor dispute as SEIU-UHW pushes ballot measures capping healthcare executive pay and restricting clinic revenue spending
FDA Approves Emergency Use of Drug to Combat Screwworms in Pets
The FDA granted emergency use authorization for nitenpyram to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats following recent outbreaks in the U.S
California Proposal Could Expand Health Subsidies to 1 in 4 Covered California Enrollees
Governor Newsom proposes a $300 million state aid plan to extend health insurance subsidies to 25% of Covered California enrollees after federal premium help…
Final Medicaid Work Requirement Rules Clarify Eligibility and Enforcement
The Trump administration finalized Medicaid work requirements for expansion enrollees, detailing proof standards, exemptions, and state enforcement starting January 2027
FTC Seeks Contempt Sanctions Against Amare Global for False Health Claims
The FTC has filed a contempt motion against Amare Global and three individuals for violating a prior court order that prohibits unsubstantiated health claims…
Gounder Discusses Dementia Risks, Ebola, and GLP-1 Drug Findings
Céline Gounder highlighted recent public health studies on ultraprocessed foods and dementia, Ebola outbreak developments, and GLP-1 drugs reducing breast cancer risk on CBS…
ACA Enrollment Declines Following End of Enhanced Subsidies, Experts Confirm
A new report confirms that millions are losing Affordable Care Act coverage after Congress let enhanced COVID-era subsidies expire at the end of 2025,…