As Congress fights over ACA subsidies, economist argues for expanding care Craig Garthwaite, Director of the Program on Healthcare at Northwestern University and co-author of a new paper from the Aspen Economic Strategy Group, talks about reforms that could make healthcare cheaper and more efficient. Sarah Robbins
Industry groups say Medicare Advantage offers better care at lower costs, but critics call the plan risky Today, Dec. 7, is the open enrollment deadline for millions of older adults who will decide between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. Critics warn of risks in the latter. Macy Byars
What does the CDC's advisors' vote to overturn hepatitis B vaccines for infants mean? Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s efforts to overhaul how children get vaccines took a major step forward. An advisory committee voted to narrow hepatitis B immunization guidance for newborns. Eyder Peralta
Research finds nontraditional benefits may help retain young public health workers New research from Columbia University suggests that nontraditional benefits, including flexible schedules and access to child care, may help keep public health workers under 35 on the job. Andrea Hsu
Thousands of Washington state Medicare users could soon have claims denied by AI Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny. Stephen Howie
Closed-door MAHA summit offers a glimpse into the administration's evolving health priorities Dr. Sandro Galea, a distinguished professor in public health and dean of the Washington University School of Public Health, warns that the administration's turn toward alternative medicine risks sidelining science in federal health policy. Ahmad Damen
Why is U.S. health insurance so expensive? Sure, insurance companies are part of the reason your premium went up this year -- but so are hospitals and doctors. Selena Simmons-Duffin
WA fines Regence Blue Shield $550K over shortfalls with mental health coverage Washington state is fining health insurance giant Regence Blue Shield over half a million dollars for disparities between its mental health and medical coverage. Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
Wisconsin residents express a split in views on health care costs Democrats are highlighting concerns over health care costs in Wisconsin, a key swing state. The Trump administration says they have a plan of their own coming together to address health costs. Chuck Quirmbach
How some Americans react to lawmakers' actions on the Affordable Care Act Congress remains at an impasse as lawmakers debate subsidies for the Affordable Care Act that are set to expire by the end of the year. A warning that this conversation includes mentions of self-harm. Selena Simmons-Duffin