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Biden wants Medicare to cover weight-loss drugs for millions. RFK Jr is likely to step in

Kennedy, who as Trump’s nominee for HHS secretary is subject to Senate confirmation, has railed against the drugs

The Independent UK

Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans

Millions of obese Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed Tuesday morning

The Independent UK

2025 ACA Enrollment Begins Amid Uncertainty

Learn about the impact of the upcoming presidential election on health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act for 2025.

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Officials work to protect IV supplies in Florida after disruptions at North Carolina plant

Federal officials are working to move IV bags out of the path of Hurricane Milton, which is threatening another manufacturer of IV fluids even as hospitals nationwide are still reeling from disruptions caused by flooding at a large factory in North Carolina

The Independent UK

Biden Cabinet Members Praise President's Leadership And Fitness For Office

President Biden's Cabinet members praise his leadership and achievements, while First Lady Jill Biden's involvement in a Cabinet meeting raises questions a...

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Top US health official acknowledges more federal money for utility help is needed for extreme heat

The US government's top health official is acknowledging that a federal program that helps low-income people with utility bills needs to focus more on cooling and not overwhelmingly on wintertime heating

The Independent UK

From tripping up stairs to the debate that doomed him: How it all went wrong for Joe Biden

The president finally abandoned his re-election campaign, after weeks of resistance, over his perceived abilities to beat Donald Trump

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Summer COVID surge isn’t cause for alarm, experts say - Roll Call

Doctors say the current wave of COVID-19 infections has been caused by people congregating indoors during the summer heat waves.

Roll Call

First Lady Jill Biden To Lead US Delegation To Olympics

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to lead US delegation at Paris Olympics, supporting American athletes. Biden's active role in boosting President's support highli...

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Health Secretary Xavier Becerra Addresses Reproductive Health Care Concerns

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra addresses challenges in reproductive health care and emphasizes the administration's commitment to safeg...

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Appeals court rules preventive care task force unconstitutional - Roll Call

A federal appeals court Friday partially overturned portions of the 2010 health care law's preventative service rules.

Roll Call

Biden administration abandons plan to ban menthol cigarettes, citing 'feedback'

An anti-smoking advocate says the decision to leave menthol cigarettes on the market "prioritizes politics over lives, especially Black lives."

WEKU

Despite Promises of Transparency, California Justice Department Keeps Probe into L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Under Wraps

Civilian oversight board is excluded from reviewing report on civil rights violations.

Capital & Main

Xavier Becerra reportedly mulls cabinet exit to run for California governor

US health and human services secretary said to have had private conversations about desire to succeed Gavin Newsom

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HHS Secretary Becerra Considering California Governor Run

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra may leave Biden administration to run for California governor, potentially impacting state and federal p...

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With fiscal 2024 funding still in the works, Becerra looks to 2025 - Roll Call

Two House panels fired questions at Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra over his agency's fiscal 2025 budget proposal.

Capital & Main

‘I’m Not Gonna Let Up Until We See Changes’

Health care exchange workers say the Biden administration should force their employer to provide good jobs.

The Guardian - US

US health secretary on Alabama’s IVF ruling: ‘Pandora’s box was opened’ after fall of Roe

Xavier Becerra says US must provide federal protections for reproductive rights if it hopes to avoid further restrictions

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Alabama Supreme Court Ruling Causes IVF Treatment Pause

Republican lawmakers under scrutiny for IVF stance shift after Alabama Supreme Court ruling. Fertility clinics halt treatments, causing distress and legal ...

Salon

Clinton says birth control is next to go

"The extreme right won’t stop trying to exert government control"

Salon

"Food is medicine," but only for some

"Nutrition is health. It is critical that all Americans have access to healthy food."

The Guardian - US

Biden poised to loosen restrictions on marijuana, but some say it’s not enough

Legalization advocates say reclassifying drug to schedule III from schedule I doesn’t resolve state and federal law conflicts

WEKU

For the third year in a row, ACA health insurance plans see record signups

More than 19 million people have already signed up for health insurance through the marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act. And you can still enroll through Jan. 16.

Salon

A season of speculation

Will he or won’t he?

Fortune

Everything you need to know about 2024 ACA Open Enrollment

Many people will see lower premiums through 2025, thanks to provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act.

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