Mar. 2, 2026
Graduate Loan Program Changes Devalue Healthcare Professions
Nursing, therapy, and physician assistant programs no longer considered 'professional' under new federal legislation.
Mar. 2, 2026
National Grange Releases Report on Rural Healthcare Funding
Findings show diversion of funds from rural to urban hospitals
Feb. 27, 2026
FDA to Offer Bonuses for Speedy Drug Reviews
New pilot program aims to recognize and reward efficient FDA staff, but raises concerns over potential quality trade-offs.
Feb. 27, 2026
US and Congo Agree to $1.2 Billion Health Partnership
New funding tied to Congo increasing domestic health spending
Feb. 26, 2026
Biden's Surgeon General Nominee Faces Tough Questions
Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer, faces scrutiny over her views on vaccines, birth control, and qualifications
Feb. 26, 2026
Casey Means' surgeon general confirmation hearing begins
Nominee faces questions on qualifications, business ties and controversial views
Feb. 26, 2026
FDA to Offer Bonus Payments for Speedy Drug Reviews
New pilot program aims to incentivize faster drug approvals, raising concerns about potential impact on safety and ethics.
Feb. 25, 2026
Surgeon General pick Casey Means grilled over shrooms and MAHA products
Means faced tough questions from senators over conflicts of interest and her stance on vaccines during lively confirmation hearing
Feb. 25, 2026
Surgeon General Nominee Faces Tough Questions on Vaccines, Qualifications
Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer and entrepreneur, is pressed on her views and experience during confirmation hearing
Feb. 24, 2026
2025 CAQH Index Shows U.S. Healthcare Avoided $258 Billion and Accelerated Automation, Interoperability and AI Adoption
New CAQH Index Pro platform gives organizations the insights they need to pinpoint cost drivers, compare themselves to national benchmarks and make confident, data-driven decisions
Feb. 23, 2026
FDA to Drop Two-Study Requirement for New Drug Approvals
Move aims to speed up access to new medications, but raises concerns about oversight
Feb. 23, 2026
FDA to Drop Two-Study Requirement for New Drug Approvals
The move aims to speed up access to new medications, but raises questions about implementation.
Feb. 22, 2026
NIH Director Bhattacharya to lead CDC after O'Neill's exit
He's the third leader of the public health agency since this summer.
Feb. 22, 2026
Congress in Recess, But Healthcare Developments Loom
Key healthcare issues like affordability and personnel changes at HHS remain in focus despite congressional break.
Feb. 15, 2026
EPA Rescinds Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, Raising Health Concerns
The Trump administration's move to roll back Obama-era climate regulations could have major implications for public health, experts warn.
Feb. 15, 2026
EPA Rescinds Greenhouse Gas Emissions Endangerment Finding
Experts warn the move could have major health implications for Americans
Feb. 14, 2026
EPA rescinds greenhouse gas emissions endangerment finding
Experts warn the move could have major health implications as climate change worsens
Feb. 11, 2026
House Subcommittee to Examine Prescription Drug Supply Chain
Hearing to focus on lowering healthcare costs for Americans
Feb. 11, 2026
Trump Targets Middlemen in Push for Direct-to-Consumer Health Care
President Trump takes aim at Pharmacy Benefit Managers and other industry middlemen to lower drug prices and empower patients
Feb. 10, 2026
Banning Pharmaceutical Ads Won't Improve Public Health
Proposed legislation to prohibit direct-to-consumer drug ads raises concerns about patient access to information and constitutional free speech issues.
