Pennsylvania reports two new measles deaths as Gov. Josh Shapiro blames RFK Jr Pennsylvania has reported four measles-related deaths in recent weeks, and Shapiro blamed Kennedy for "playing games with public health." washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-policy .. washingtonexaminer-com-healthcare / / #politics / / 18 days 18d Share
GAO finds millions of Obamacare enrollees have abortions covered The GAO found that 1,719 of the 6,655 ACA plans available nationwide in 2026, or roughly 26%, covered abortions. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-policy .. washingtonexaminer-com-healthcare / / #politics / / 18 days 18d Share
Elizabeth Warren grills RFK Jr. aide on drug pricing deals: 'Show me the receipts!' Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) got into a heated exchange with Chris Klomp over the Trump administration's opaque drug pricing deals. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-policy .. washingtonexaminer-com-healthcare .. washingtonexaminer-com-congress / / #politics / / 19 days 19d Share
Health insurance coverage steady in 2025 despite Democrat fears over GOP reforms The uninsured rate stayed steady in 2025, despite Democrats' fears that Republican healthcare reforms would strip health insurance coverage. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-policy .. washingtonexaminer-com-healthcare / / #politics / / 19 days 19d Share
Trump HHS pick wants to replace employer-sponsored health insurance with market alternatives Ge Bai, President Donald Trump's nominee for program evaluation at HHS, wants to replace employer-funded insurance with health savings accounts. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-policy .. washingtonexaminer-com-healthcare / / #politics / / 19 days 19d Share
Childhood 9/11 survivors get new CDC project for 25th anniversary Survivors of the 9/11 terrorist attacks who were children or young adults at the time are getting new research attention from the CDC. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-policy .. washingtonexaminer-com-healthcare / / #politics / / 22 days 22d Share
CDC declares record-breaking cyclosporiasis outbreak over after almost 13,000 cases The sweeping cyclosporiasis outbreak was tied to iceberg lettuce grown by produce giant Taylor Farms in Mexico. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-policy .. washingtonexaminer-com-healthcare / / #politics / / 22 days 22d Share
Trump to send $500 rebate checks for Obamacare overcharges: Report The payments, which will reportedly go to recipients in 30 states, would come from roughly $500 million in excess fees. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-policy .. washingtonexaminer-com-healthcare / / #politics / / 24 days 24d Share
Amy Acton cried on the job, once found 'curled up' on floor before COVID meeting during tenure as Ohio health official: Staffers Dr. Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee for Ohio governor, was allegedly absent at times during the pandemic while serving as the state's top health official. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-policy .. washingtonexaminer-com-healthcare / / #politics / / 24 days 24d Share
NIH director proposes overhaul of research to boost public trust Jay Bhattacharya teased new funding opportunities for young and early-career scientists to build public trust in public health. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-policy .. washingtonexaminer-com-healthcare / / #politics / / 24 days 24d Share