In a move that could impact millions, a group of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have joined forces to extend key Affordable Care Act (ACA) provisions. The plan, led by Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), aims to prevent a sharp increase in health insurance premiums by pr
New Jersey is facing a major problem with its State Health Benefits Program. This program covers nearly 150, 000 county and local government workers. It's running out of money and might collapse next year. Governor Phil Murphy has a plan to save it. He wants to use $260 million from the state to pay
Senator Bill Cassidy, a medical doctor from Louisiana, recently shared his thoughts on healthcare reforms in an interview. He emphasized the need to shift the focus from insurance companies to individual patients. Cassidy highlighted that current healthcare plans often come with high deductibles, ma
Healthcare costs are going up, and Republicans are under pressure to find a solution. They're not talking about getting rid of Obamacare completely anymore. Instead, they're saying they want to fix it. But time is running out. People are already signing up for health insurance, and the extra help fr
The FDA has picked Dr. Richard Pazdur to head up its drug division. He's been with the agency for 26 years and is well-respected. This move comes after a rough patch for the FDA, with lots of staff leaving and morale taking a hit. Dr. Pazdur is known for approving many new cancer drugs. These drugs
In a series of posts on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump suggested some big ideas. He proposed sending cash directly to Americans to cover health care costs. He also talked about giving out $2, 000 dividends from tariff money. But officials later said these were just ideas, not official p
President Donald Trump recently shared some big ideas on social media. He suggested giving Americans money directly to pay for healthcare and sending out $2, 000 checks from tariff money. But officials later said these were just ideas, not official plans. Trump posted on Truth Social that instead o
President Donald Trump has been vocal about lowering drug prices. He has signed orders, sent letters, and even started a trade war. Yet, Americans still pay a lot for medicines. The gap between his words and actions is wide. Trump's team has talked about many ideas. They want to link U. S. drug pri
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are a rare win in the world of politics. They are supported by people from all sides and help people take control of their healthcare costs. The recent "Big Beautiful Bill" has made some improvements to HSAs, but there's still more to be done. In an ideal world, peopl
The U. S. has long struggled with providing fair and affordable healthcare to all its citizens. This issue has been brought back into focus with the recent Big Beautiful Bill, a key piece of legislation from the second Trump administration. This bill is currently making its way through the Senate an
