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Hantavirus, Ebola highlight political division over disease

The Trump administration’s shake-up of the United States’ public health apparatus in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has public health experts concerned about the country’s ability to respond to emerging disease outbreaks like hantavirus and Ebola. Whether that’s a concern for Congress, however, often depends on the member’s party…

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Affordable Care Act Coverage Crisis Worsens — 5 Million Americans Expected to Drop Insurance

Approximately 5 million Americans may lose ACA health insurance in 2026 due to a 58% premium increase following the end of enhanced tax credits, impacting affordability and coverage choices.

International Business Times UK

Millions of Americans expected to opt out of ACA coverage due to rising costs, new data shows

A new analysis suggests Affordable Care Act enrollment could fall from 22.3 million Americans in 2025 to approximately 17.5 million this year

The Independent UK

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Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis shows

Nationwide enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace could drop by nearly 5 million people this year

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The White House told RFK Jr to tone down his statements questioning vaccines. That hasn’t stopped him behind the scenes

The reported review concerns Kennedy’s long-held skepticism of mainstream vaccine science

The Independent UK

Americans are dropping their employer healthcare to save up to $1,000 a month

Employees paid $6,850 on average towards coverage in 2025 - up nearly $1,300 from 2020

The Independent UK

Rural Hospitals Warn 50 Billion Dollar Federal Fund Will Not Offset Medicaid Cuts

A new $50 billion federal program billed as a rescue plan for rural health care is beginning to reshape medical access across the United States, but community clinics and rural hospitals warn that the money may flow more easily to technology vendors and large contractors than to the providers struggling…

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Americans grow more fearful about retirement ahead of Social Security cuts taking hold in under a decade

Social Security’s delicate situation puts those nearing retirement in the next decade in a tough spot

The Independent UK

14% Of ACA Enrollees Miss Premium Payments As Costs Surge, Federal Data Shows

New federal data points to growing payment lapses among Affordable Care Act participants as insurance costs climb and subsidy support winds down.

International Business Times

Number of Americans turning to AI for health advice revealed in new poll

One doctor likened the AI tools as an upgraded version of Google health searches

The Independent UK

Thousands of Immigrant Seniors Face Medicare Cutoff Despite Years of Contributions: 'This Is Not How I Imagined Getting Old'

The Trump administration and Republican lawmakers have defended the measure as a way to reduce federal spending and limit benefits for noncitizens

Latin Times

Undocumented Immigrants in Texas Are Increasingly Avoiding Hospitals for Fear of Detention: 'It's Not Worth the Risk'

From November 2024 to August, Texas State data shows hospital visits dropped from about 30,000 to just over 20,000

Latin Times

Democrats eye 2028 for bigger health care push

As Democrats vie to take control of Congress in the midterms this fall, their main message on health care policy is fairly straightforward: Undo Republicans’ Medicaid cuts and restore the health care subsidies that lapsed at the end of last year. But some analysts and lawmakers say momentum is growing…

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Senate Democrats call on CMS to rein in Medicare Advantage abuses

A group of Democratic senators led by Elizabeth Warren is pushing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to rein in abuses from Medicare Advantage insurers as the Trump administration considers a policy that would enroll more seniors in the program. The senators allege that Medicare Advantage is rife with…

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Fewer Undocumented Immigrants in Texas Are Seeking Medical Care Out of Fear of Immigration Enforcement: Report

When Gov. Greg Abbott introduced his executive order in 2024, he argued the change would provide a clearer picture of how much money Texas hospitals spend caring for undocumented immigrants.

The Texas Tribune

“Don’t take me to the hospital”: Undocumented immigrants in Texas are delaying medical care

Since Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas hospitals to start asking patients for their citizenship status in November 2024, reported visits by undocumented immigrants have dropped.

The Independent UK

Nearly one in 10 Americans on Obamacare dropped healthcare insurance this year because of cost spikes

Of those who opted to stay on their ACA plans, most reported steep cost increases, the poll found

International Business Times UK

Millions of ACA Healthcare Plan Enrollees Uninsured After Enhanced Subsidies End

Americans are getting uninsured or plan to drop their healthcare insurance coverage due to higher premiums after the expiry of enhanced ACA subsidies.

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The Independent UK

RFK Jr downplays vaccine changes while Trump allies admit ‘politically risky’ liability ahead of midterms: report

Americans who know of Kennedy’s vaccine policy changes think they will harm youth health, polling suggests

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‘Mexico City’ policy expansion to affect estimated $40B in aid

Newly expanded rule requires foreign partners to agree not to promote “gender ideology” or diversity, equity and inclusion activities.

The Independent UK

Families are turning to thoughts and prayers as health insurance premiums hit crippling highs

‘Our 2025 plan went up nearly $300 per month, and my husband and I are freelance musicians/teachers with low income, so we don’t have that kind of extra money,’ one policyholder said

The Independent UK

Bills are high - but health care costs now the most worrying issue for Americans

About a third of new poll’s respondents said they were ‘very worried’ about being able to afford health care

The Guardian - US

Fight over US healthcare subsidies stuck on familiar snag: abortion

Republicans refuse to advance without more restrictions on abortion coverage – Democrats say that’s a nonstarter

Kiplinger

Will Soaring Health Care Premiums Tank Your Early Retirement?

If you're under 65 and want to retire soon, your plan may be derailed by skyrocketing ACA marketplace premiums. Here's what you can do.

International Business Times UK

Obamacare Premiums Jump 114% Overnight — Why 4.8 Million Americans May Drop Coverage in 2026

Enhanced Obamacare subsidies expired overnight, triggering a 114% average premium spike for over 20 million Americans. Analysts warn 4.8 million may drop coverage entirely.

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