The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, operating under Donald Trump’s presidency, approved a new generic abortion pill. This decision arrives as abortion medications face increased scrutiny nationwide, highlighting the ongoing debate over reproductive rights.
A guest editorial originally published in the Wall Street Journal argues that cutting drug costs is an essential step toward more equitable health care. Although republished by The Cumberland Times-News, the editorial does not necessarily represent the newspaper’s own viewpoint.
A leading Canadian think tank is urging Ottawa to abandon a single-payer pharmacare plan, citing tariff-related fiscal concerns. The C.D. Howe Institute’s new report warns that current economic conditions may make such a model too costly.
Tricare for Life beneficiaries may soon lose coverage for certain weight-loss medications, a move that is drawing criticism from advocates. With the change set for August 31, questions remain about how the policy shift will affect retirees’ health support.
Alaska’s medical board has advanced a draft regulation that could penalize providers of gender-affirming care for minors. The proposed changes, approved on Friday, signal a shift in how youth treatments may be administered across the state.
The Supreme Court has turned down Planned Parenthood’s attempt to remain a part of a red state’s Medicaid program, marking a significant setback for the reproductive health organization.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has called on medical providers and states to immediately revise their gender dysphoria care practices, advising against reliance on previous “discredited guidelines” for pediatric patients.
In a decisive move to reduce prescription drug costs, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order giving pharmaceutical companies 30 days to voluntarily lower prices or face future limits on government payments.
As Congressional Republicans consider significant Medicaid reductions, Missouri residents recall past hardships from state-level cuts, fueling concerns about the potential impact on low-income and disabled individuals.
Nursing homes across Illinois are urgently calling on lawmakers to increase Medicaid rates, arguing that outdated funding is forcing facilities to close and jeopardizing care for the state’s elderly population.
