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ICE Is Ignoring Woman’s Life-Threatening Ovarian Cyst—and Her Condition Is Getting Worse
Danielle Han, Jezebel
Andrea Pedro-Francisco was detained by ICE days before her ovarian cyst operation in February. Her doctors are concerned it could rupture at any moment.
Apr 14, 2026, 1:34 PM
Oh God: RFK Jr. Unveils Plan To Be First Sitting Cabinet Secretary To Host A Podcast
Timothy Geigner, Techdirt
With all that RFK Jr. has done, and failed to do, as the Secretary of HHS, he should be terribly busy cleaning up mess after mess. The measles outbreak that is going to cause America to lose its elimination status is still ongoing and on pace to quadruple las…
Apr 14, 2026, 3:12 AM
So Now They Want Medicare Advantage Enrollment As The Default
Susie Madrak, Crooksandliars.com
Chris Klomp, the Trump administration’s director of Medicare and deputy administrator of CMS, told STAT last month that enrolling seniors in Medicare Advantage plans by default “is something that we’re thinking through.” MA plans are funded by the federal gov…
Apr 11, 2026, 4:03 PM
Trump Eyes Privatizing Medicare for Insurance Industry
Common Dreams, Juancole.com
"They want to remove the guarantee of Medicare," one advocate said of the floated plan to automatically enroll seniors in Medicare Advantage.
Apr 11, 2026, 4:04 AM
Trump Admin Just Quietly Made Its Most Gilead-Coded Move Yet
Danielle Han, Jezebel
New guidance for Title X funding trashes birth control while touting “strengthen family formation” as a key goal. Under his eye!
Apr 8, 2026, 2:21 PM
Abortion clinics are closing nationwide. Could urgent care help fill the gap?
Kate Wells, NPR
When the only clinic that offered abortions in Michigan's rural Upper Peninsula closed, an urgent care decided to step in to fill the gap. Now, others are considering similar moves as brick-and-mortar clinics close in blue states.
Apr 8, 2026, 9:00 AM
Telehealth abortion will remain available for now, after a federal judge's ruling
Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR
The abortion pill mifepristone must undergo a safety review by the FDA, the judge said. Louisiana's case seeking to ban its use through telemedicine will proceed after that review.
Apr 8, 2026, 1:52 AM
More than 20 attacks on Iranian healthcare facilities since March 1: WHO
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says 'multiple attacks' on Iranian healthcare facilities have been reported.
Apr 3, 2026, 7:16 PM
Congressional GOP's Latest Brilliant Idea: Cutting Healthcare to Pay for the Iran War
Jim Vorel, Jezebel
The Pentagon says it needs $200 billion for the Iran War, and the GOP's bright idea is to take the money from your grandmother's health plan.
Mar 30, 2026, 11:09 AM
More Pregnant Women Around the World Die When the U.S. Has a GOP President
Danielle Han, Jezebel
A new study reveals global maternal mortality increases by about 10.5%, or about 44.7 additional deaths per 100,000 live births, whenever a Republican is in power.
Mar 26, 2026, 10:39 AM
Mexico will continue accepting Cuban medical workers despite US pressure
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum praises services from Cuban doctors, who often work in underserved rural areas.
Mar 25, 2026, 10:28 PM
Cuba sends doctors on medical missions. The U.S. isn't a fan
Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR
It's a major source of revenue for the island. And it's controversial. Now countries are sending Cuban doctors home in response to pressure from the Trump administration.
Mar 24, 2026, 7:59 PM
Planned Parenthood Is Entering Its Botox Era?
Mabel Kabani, Jezebel
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Planned Parenthood Mar Monte is now offering Botox, IVs, and other trendy cosmetic procedures at some of its clinics to help keep the lights on.
Mar 23, 2026, 4:38 PM
Trump’s child care subsidy rules compound an already dire situation for providers and families
Beth Kania-Gosche, Salon
New rules around child care subsidies are heaping struggle on the already ailing.
Mar 20, 2026, 10:00 AM
U.S. District Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Against RFK, HHS For Its Vaccine Schedule Changes
Timothy Geigner, Techdirt
It was mere days ago that we were discussing an interesting lawsuit brought by the American Academy of Pediatrics, among others, challenging RFK Jr. and HHS for violating the Administrative Procedures Act in making changes to the CDC’s ACIP panel and immuniza…
Mar 19, 2026, 2:52 AM
A judge shot down RFK Jr.’s vaccine overhaul. The fight is far from over
Garrett Owen, Salon
Kennedy's critics celebrated the ruling, while the Trump administration vowed to overturn it
Mar 18, 2026, 10:15 AM
WATCH: Judge temporarily blocks RFK Jr.'s efforts to reshape childhood vaccine policy
ABC News, Abcnews.com
A Massachusetts judge ruled on Monday in favor of medical organizations in their litigation against HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over several of his changes to federal vaccine policy.
Mar 17, 2026, 3:33 PM
Reproductive health clinics scramble as Title X funding cliff approaches
Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR
Title X is a 56-year-old federal grant program that supports thousands of clinics that provide birth control and STI testing and treatment around the country. Now those clinics could face a funding gap because of a Trump administration delay.
Mar 17, 2026, 9:00 AM
Trump’s prison order draws a line that reality should have drawn first
Amie Ichikawa, TheBlaze
When the news broke that President Trump followed through on his promise to bar taxpayer-funded gender surgeries in federal prisons, the coverage quickly pivoted to one question: How will this affect transgender-identifying inmates?As a former inmate — I serv…
Mar 15, 2026, 1:30 PM
After firings, funding cuts, and a shooting, can a demoralized CDC workforce recover?
Jess Mador, NPR
It's been a year since mass firings began at the CDC, the federal public health agency. Then came a shooting, and the government shutdown. Atlanta is still feeling the economic and emotional effects.
Mar 13, 2026, 4:54 PM
Medicaid can share data with ICE. Here's how that 180-degree change spreads fear
Alex Olgin, NPR
When Medicaid began sharing personal data with federal immigration authorities last year, it upended decades of explicit promises to patients. Now, even eligible immigrants fear getting the health coverage.
Mar 13, 2026, 9:00 AM
AOC takes her brand of politics to New York's North Country
Jimmy Vielkind, Gothamist
Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pat Ryan spoke to a packed house in Glens Falls. Hundreds gathered in downtown Glens Falls to listen as U.S. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pat Ryan took questions about health care and DOGE cuts. [ more › ]
Mar 12, 2026, 3:00 PM
DOJ Lawyer: RFK Jr.’s Authority Shall Not Suffer Any Checks & Balances From The Courts
Timothy Geigner, Techdirt
I’ve spent a lot of digital ink detailing just how bad RFK Jr. has been in his post at HHS. Everything from his attempts to entirely remake vaccine policies in the country, to his neutered response to the ongoing measles outbreak in the country, up to and inc…
Mar 11, 2026, 3:04 AM
Dr. Oz takes aim at Dem Govs. Hochul, Newsom over Medicaid fraud: ‘Rot in the system’
Carl Campanile, New York Post
Dr. Oz has launched probes in New York and California.
Mar 8, 2026, 8:49 PM