Colorado Checkup: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Festering Infections to Untreated Cancer: ICE Detainees Describe Medical Neglect Across US
By Rae Ellen Bichell and Claire Galofaro, The Associated Press and Maia Rosenfeld and Renuka Rayasam and Aaron Kessler, The Associated Press and Byron Tau, The Associated Press
Immigrant detainees have told courts across the nation that detention officials have failed to treat or stabilize their conditions, from pregnancy to prostate cancer, suggesting that systemic lapses in care extend well beyond record deaths in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Backed by Threat of Clawbacks, Feds Wield Tight Grip on $50B Rural Health Fund
By Sarah Jane Tribble and Arielle Zionts
Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, framed the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program as “bold, creative plans” led by states. But as states have started to roll out their plans, federal officials control where and how the money is spent.
By September, Nearly a Third of Americans Will Live in States With Legal Aid in Dying
By Paula Span
Despite widespread support in polls for legalizing aid in dying, the number of people who go through with the practice remains very small.
Long-Awaited Rule Aims To Boost ACA Choices While Embracing Higher Deductibles
By Julie Appleby
The Trump administration finalized a rule that embraces new types of Obamacare coverage, including 30% higher out-of-pocket costs for some plans, and a more novel approach that allows insurers to offer coverage without set networks of doctors and hospitals.
Democrats Seek To Spotlight Rising Health Costs by Forcing Vote on Trump Regulation
By Julie Appleby
Congressional Democrats are seeking to overturn a Trump administration rule they say will hamper Obamacare coverage. Whether they win or lose any floor vote, they’ll likely use it in campaign messaging ahead of the midterms.
They’re Uninsured After Obamacare Became Too Costly. And They’re Far From Alone.
By Andrew Jones
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
More Americans Are Surviving Cancer. But the Mental Health Challenges Can Persist.
By Natalie Krebs, Iowa Public Radio
Amid advancements in treatment and screening, more Americans are surviving the disease. But many are left with psychological scars, such as lingering anxiety and depression.
Early-Onset Cancers Are on the Rise. Knowing Your Family History Is Crucial.
By Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio
In the U.S., more than a dozen kinds of cancer are on the rise among people under 50. The HealthQ team shares the latest guidance on being proactive with your family and doctor.