The independent source for health policy research, polling, and news.
32,701 - 32,720 of 112,425 Results
The Democrats have been trying to get their message across, but they haven't been able to gain as much traction as the efforts against the Affordable Care Act seemed to. Meanwhile, a look at what one of the top officials involved in running the ACA thinks about the Republicans' plans.
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price talked about the plan this week and what can be done to woo the Republican hold-outs.
“I cannot imagine that these very fine Republican Senators would allow the American people to suffer a broken ObamaCare any longer," President Donald Trump tweeted.
They say millions of Americans will pay more for an insurance policy that comes with a much steeper deductible, and it could also make it much harder to find a comprehensive plan covering various conditions ranging from heart disease to depression that would not be prohibitively expensive. Media outlets look at what else is in the measure, and how it will affect consumers and the industry.
The Associated Press and New York Times offer analyses of how the fundamental changes in the Medicaid program being considered by Congress could impact average Americans. The Wall Street Journal also delves into a new controversy about the disparity in Medicaid funding for hospitals in the Senate plan. Kaiser Health News takes note of the large number of seniors that use Medicaid to help pay for their long-term care services. And other outlets explore state-specific concerns.
Although five Republicans have taken a formal stand against the legislation, there are others who aren't sold on it either. A look at what GOP lawmakers are saying about the plan.
Sen. Dean Heller, who became the fifth Republican senator to say he was opposed to the GOP's measure, has all eyes on him.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is focused on one number: 50. That's what he needs to get to pass his version of the health law bill.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
Opinion writers focus on certain hot-button issues that are brought to the fore by the Senate Republicans' health proposal, especially those related to cost and coverage. In the background, there's also discussion of the current insurance marketplace and how it needs to be fixed.
There are lots of thoughts on how the politics surrounding the current GOP repeal-and-replace plans might play out.
After the release of the Senate Republican health plan, opinion writers look at what would become of people who benefited from the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion and the proposals to change the program.
In the midst of criticism, some editorial voices offer strong and positive views of the sweeping legislation.
Editorial pages across the nation take a hard-line stance against the GOP's latest offering in their ongoing effort to repeal and replace the health law.
Media outlets report on news from California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Colorado, New Hampshire, Florida, Minnesota and Georgia.
Today's other public health news covers increased options for mammograms, the connection between the gut and brain, new science on dreams and screening kids for obesity.
Other tips include targeted brain-training, but overall a U.S. panel of 17 experts finds few effective strategies for preventing Alzheimer's and age-related dementia.
CQ Roll Call reports that a draft document indicates that the Trump administration leaning toward a roll back of regulations to foster faster drug approvals and promoting competition and new payment models for federal insurance programs. In other pharmaceutical industry news, Mylan shareholders reject the EpiPen maker's executive pay policy but re-elect its board.
CEO Bruce Broussard tells Reuters that the insurer will not be going back into the individual market, no matter what changes Congress makes to the Affordable Care Act.
© 2026 KFF