The Trump administration is bringing on a new official to focus on health care affordability, the Department of Health and Human Services tells Axios. Why it matters: The personnel move suggests the administration is attempting to respond to voters’ concerns about health care costs ahead of the midterm elections. Driving the news: HHS has appointed Casey Mulligan as ...
Higher health insurance costs are forcing some people to walk away from coverage even after signing up. About 14% of people who enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans for 2026 did not pay their first monthly premium, according to a new analysis from Wakely Consulting Group, an actuarial firm. That’s much higher than the ...
In his first appearance on Capitol Hill this year, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his record in running the Department of Health and Human Services. On Thursday, Kennedy testified before the House Ways and Means Committee, playing up his agency’s accomplishments on a range of issues — from drug price negotiations to the ...
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center has been officially designated by the state of Nevada as a Level I trauma center, the highest level of trauma care available. “We extend our sincere appreciation to Governor (Joe) Lombardo for recognizing the need for this important designation and allowing us the ability to train and attract top-tier physicians ...
Artificial intelligence-driven chatbots are giving users problematic medical advice about half the time, according to a new study, highlighting the health risks of the technology that’s becoming increasingly integral in day-to-day life. Researchers from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom evaluated five popular platforms — ChatGPT, Gemini, Meta AI, Grok and DeepSeek — ...
Dozens of provider and patient advocacy associations are putting their weight behind a newly introduced bill they say will promote better management of Medicare patients with multiple chronic conditions. The bipartisan Chronic Care Management Improvement Act targets a copayment that beneficiaries must agree to before they may receive a slew of behind-the-scenes services coordinating their records and ...