According to a Commonwealth Fund survey of more than 25,000 adults, 4 in 10 Americans cite health insurance costs as the single biggest problem facing the U.S. health system, creating widespread financial anxiety across political lines. ACA Subsidy Expiration Drives Up Marketplace Premiums The expiration of enhanced federal subsidies at the end of 2025 sent … Read more
Cardinal Health shares set a record close after the company reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results that beat adjusted earnings expectations despite a top-line revenue miss, according to LSEG data. Revenue for the quarter ending June 30 increased nearly 6% year over year to $63.67 billion, falling short of the $65.03 billion consensus estimate, while adjusted … Read more
A nationwide cohort study of more than half a million Korean births has found no statistically significant link between maternal diabetes and the overall risk of childhood cancer. Researchers tracking data from 2003 to 2021 identified an 81% higher relative risk of urinary tract cancer in offspring of mothers with diabetes, though they emphasized the … Read more
Iowa’s high-stakes gubernatorial race is putting privatized Medicaid under a harsh microscope, forcing voters to weigh years of administrative complaints against arguments for private-sector efficiency. According to KFF Health News, Democratic state auditor Rob Sand and Republican candidate Zach Lahn are clashing directly over whether outside insurance companies should continue managing healthcare benefits for more … Read more
An appeals court has allowed a Michigan inmate’s lawsuit to move forward against an officer after an open cell door resulted in a 20+ stabbing in protective custody, according to recent court filings. Wayne County Public Defenders Set Strike Date Public defense lawyers handling 50% of cases for defendants who can’t afford one in Wayne … Read more
Colorado has secured federal authorization to import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada, a move state officials estimate could save residents approximately $46 million on 20 common medications over three years. However, the program faces significant logistical hurdles, including Canadian export restrictions and private manufacturing contracts that currently prevent the sale of these drugs to the … Read more
The Future of Mobility: How Bionics and AI are Redefining Recovery The journey from a life-saving amputation to walking again is no longer just about physical therapy. it is becoming a fusion of biology and engineering. As we see more high-profile cases of elderly patients seeking state-of-the-art prosthetic limbs, the industry is shifting toward “smart” … Read more
The Shifting Landscape of Pharmacy Benefit Managers: Accountability and Transparency on the Horizon For years, concerns have mounted regarding the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in the prescription drug supply chain. Accusations of prioritizing profits over patient access and affordability have been widespread. Now, a confluence of Congressional action and Department of Labor (DOL) … Read more
The Silent Threat: How Young Adult Blood Pressure Shapes Lifelong Heart and Kidney Health New research presented at the American Heart Association’s EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026 reveals a concerning link between blood pressure levels in young adulthood and the risk of developing heart and kidney disease later in life. The findings underscore the critical importance … Read more
The Future of Medicare: Automatic Enrollment and the Rise of Managed Care The debate over the future of Medicare is intensifying, with a potential shift towards automatic enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans gaining traction. Chris Klomp, President Trump’s Medicare director, recently revealed that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is exploring the feasibility … Read more