Tag: Politics

Medicaid, a program that provides health coverage to millions of low-income Americans, is facing potential cuts as Republicans look to fund tax cuts and other priorities. The outgoing Medicaid chief under the Biden administration...

President-elect Trump has chosen Dr. Mehmet Oz, a well-known surgeon and television personality, to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This agency plays a crucial role in setting policies that affect payments...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump's pick for secretary of Health and Human Services, is not a fan of laws that protect vaccine manufacturers from lawsuits. If he assumes the position, he could potentially...

Measles vaccination coverage has not yet returned to pre-Covid levels globally, leading to a 20% increase in measles cases in 2023 compared to the previous year, as per a recent report from the World...

Pharmaceutical company GSK has announced its decision to leave the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), which is the largest trade group in the biotechnology industry. This move by GSK marks a significant setback for the...

President-elect Donald Trump and his team face the daunting task of appointing 4,000 individuals to staff his administration before Inauguration Day. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Trump campaign surrogate and advocate for "Make America...

Adam: Hey Matt, glad you could join me today. The future of the biotech industry post-Trump presidency is something that many are curious about. One key aspect that everyone is keeping an eye on...

Sutter Health's CEO, Warner Thomas, recently made significant donations to Vice President Harris' presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee. Despite Harris' involvement in an antitrust investigation against Sutter Health in the past, Thomas...

Many private Medicare insurers are targeting veterans with plans that claim to enhance their Veterans Affairs coverage. These plans, such as the "Patriot Plan," "Courage MA," and "Honor" plan, offer additional benefits like dental...

Cerebral palsy is a common motor disability that is often associated with childhood. However, there are actually more adults living with this condition in the United States than children. Transitioning from pediatric care to...

Donald Trump's presidency has brought about a shift in the relationship between scientists and presidential elections in the United States. Following his election in 2016, there was a surge in public engagement with science,...