#health-policy

#health-policy

"Our budget is pretty heavily reliant on the Medicaid reimbursement, so if we do see a cut of that, it'll be difficult to keep the doors open," said Sherman.

The GOP's tax bill introduces significant cuts to the U.S. safety net, marking the largest reduction in decades. This fundamentally alters the fiscal landscape.

Healthy ageing could reduce the extent of the need for nursing-home beds, along with expanding home-support services.

In this regard, I am pleased to report that NSAC is progressing work to consider the further expansion of our cancer screening programmes and has submitted a request to the Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa), which has a section dedicated to undertaking evidence synthesises on behalf of the committee, to assess the evidence for a proposed expansion to the age range eligibility of the BreastCheck programme to include those aged 45 to 49 years and those aged 70 to 74 years.

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the health secretary has authority over the USPSTF, confirming preventive health recommendations are protected under the ACA.

The Senate parliamentarian has rejected a provision in the Republican reconciliation package that aimed to restrict Affordable Care Act cost-sharing subsidies to states with abortion coverage.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended clesrovimab, a new RSV antibody shot for infants without maternal vaccine protection, marking a significant stance by RFK.

The decision to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic comes amid social issues stemming from an unregulated market, particularly concerning its impact on youth.

Kennedy envisions a future where every American wears a health tracking device within four years, empowering individuals to manage their health more effectively.

The upcoming update to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans could significantly simplify recommendations to just four pages, emphasizing whole foods over comprehensive scientific detail.

The new law significantly broadens medical cannabis access in Texas by introducing an inclusive list of qualifying conditions, delivering critical wellness alternatives to patients.

Infectious diseases is an extraordinarily dynamic field - one with limitless potential for growth and constant opportunities to explore the challenges and evolving paradigms of science and clinical care.

The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' introduces significant cuts to Medicaid, education, and environmental programs, prioritizing tax relief for the ultra-wealthy. Young people will suffer the most.

From July, women or people with a cervix who are aged 25 to 49 and test negative, or have previously tested negative for HPV and therefore at low risk of cervical cancer, will be invited to screenings at five-year intervals rather than three.