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As millions of Americans face a steep rise in health insurance costs, lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should pay for health care

Dec. 15, 2025 – the deadline for enrolling in a marketplace plan through the Affordable Care Act for 2026 – came and went without an agreement on the federal subsidies that kept ACA plans more affordable for many Americans. Despite a last-ditch attempt in the House to extend ACA subsidies,…

The Conversation

Trump’s health cuts leave ‘huge void’ in Buffalo, New York – and patients fearing lack of care

After a traumatic brain injury, Rita Buckley worries the skills she worked hard to regain will atrophy as the largest healthcare provider in the area closes clinics

The Guardian - US

12 States That Will Be Hit the Hardest by Medicaid Cuts

Medicaid cuts could hit these 12 states the hardest—find out if your state is on the list and what the potential impact could mean for residents.

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Prosecutor says 14 Minnesota programs are targeted for fraud and the state is swamped with crime

Five new defendants have been charged in connection with a Minnesota housing services fraud scheme

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors

The Independent UK

Trump administration unveils plans to end gender-affirming care for minors

Proposal would ban use of Medicaid funds to cover puberty blockers, hormone treatments or surgical procedures

The Guardian - US

Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children

U.S. officials are proposing new restrictions that would effective ban gender-affirming care for minors

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‘There’s Power in Numbers’

In October, Michigan home care workers formed a statewide union of 32,000. Experts say it’s a template for protecting rights in 2026.

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House passes bill criminalising gender-affirming care and eyes Medicaid ban

Two bills mark first time Congress votes over national care bans and escalation of anti-trans rhetoric

The Guardian - US

Living on $40K: 5 Budget-Friendly Cities for Low-Income Earners

In the right city, where housing is cheaper, public transportation is accessible and safety nets exist, $40,000 can still stretch further than you'd expect.

GOBankingRates

Looming federal cuts could devastate Alaska’s fight against overdose deaths

Law enforcement and public health experts worry that potential cuts to resources that save lives and stop the flow of drugs into the state could raise overdose deaths

The Guardian - US

A quarter of Americans say healthcare system is in ‘crisis’ and costs are the most pressing problem

The polling comes as Congress comes no closer to finding a solution to prevent a spike in health care costs

The Independent UK

Trump Proposes Slashing Disability Rights Lawyers as Advocates Warn Communities 'In Harm's Way'

Trump admin plans to cut disability rights legal funding from $148M to $69M in 2026, as DOJ lawyers quit or shift. Advocates warn vulnerable Americans risk losing protection from discrimination.

International Business Times UK

Experts urge caution as Trump’s big bill incentivizes AI in healthcare

Analysts say benefits could be felt in under-resourced rural hospitals but warn against AI as a cost-cutting measure

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6 Medicare Copay Shifts Likely To Hit in Early January

Every January, Medicare resets deductibles, coinsurance, and plan benefits. While Original Medicare has standardized costs set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS),...

Reason

The Real Villain in Minnesota's $1.5 Billion Fraud Scandal Isn't Somalis—It's the Feds

In America, we judge people according to the content of their character, not the behavior of a narrow minority of their coethnics.

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Medicaid Waivers Explained: How They Expand Care Options

Quality healthcare is something many families still struggle to get access to. Whether in rural areas, urban communities, or small towns across America, finding the right care options can be challenging. A potential solution: Medicaid waivers. Addressing care options beyond the hospital and clinic is possible through Medicaid waivers. Those…

The Conversation

Doulas play essential roles in reproductive health care – and more states are beginning to recognize it

A growing share of Americans, especially in rural areas, are losing access to reproductive health care. At the same time, American women are dying during or after pregnancy at higher rates than in any other high-income country.

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The Independent UK

The Latest: Federal judge grants request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell case records

A federal judge says the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidante of Jeffrey Epstein

Texas Observer

Nowhere to Go: Inside the Texas Boarding Home System Where Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Are Widespread

"There is no interest in safeguarding this population by those in control. If there were, they would do it."

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Medicaid Asset Limit Clarifications Are Affecting Middle-Income Boomers

Medicaid provides critical healthcare support for retirees, but asset limit clarifications introduced in 2025 are reshaping eligibility. These updates aim to reduce confusion and prevent...

Barchart

Michael Burry Doubles Down on Molina Healthcare Stock. What Is the Bull Case for MOH Here?

Burry finds value in holding this healthcare counter for the long term.

Capital & Main

Can California Claw Back Some Medi-Cal Care?

Trump's “Beautiful Bill” is set to drive millions of Americans from Medicaid. The Golden State’s leaders are trying to lessen the damage.

International Business Times UK

Judge Slams Brakes On Trump's Bid To Strip Planned Parenthood Medicaid Cash

A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's effort to block Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood, ruling that the funding restriction is unlawful and threatens essential reproductive healthcare services across the US.

Barchart

Is Centene Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

As Centene has lagged behind the S&P 500 Index over the past year, analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

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