Health

In recent developments, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) have triumphantly clinched a vital agreement with UT Southwestern and Texas Health Resources, marking a significant milestone in healthcare for North Texans. This agreement, retroactive from April 1, brings relief to thousands of residents who were facing potential disruptions

Imagine juggling life-saving medications on a shoestring budget—each pill holding the potential to extend your life, or tragically cut it short. In Las Vegas, Marsha Cook, along with countless others sharing her plight, finds herself alarmed at the prospect of pharmaceutical tariffs pressing down on her already strained wallet.

In a surprising revelation on Thursday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. disclosed that approximately 20% of the recent layoffs within health agencies might have been erroneous and are due for rectification. These job cuts, part of a sweeping overhaul led by Kennedy and Elon Musk’s

In a recent turn of events, widespread layoffs have hit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, including critical roles within federal health agencies responsible for public communication. As reported by the New York Times on April 2, these layoffs targeted press officers and other communications personnel at

Abrupt Federal Decision Puts MDH in a Tight Spot ST. PAUL — A sudden decision by the federal government to withdraw more than $220 million in funding has sent shockwaves through the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). This unexpected move has prompted the issuance of layoff notices to a staggering 170

The Trump administration’s proposed cuts to federal health agencies, particularly the National Institutes of Health (NIH), have sparked concern amidst the scientific community and among cancer patients. With plans to reduce NIH’s annual cancer science funding from its substantial $8 billion, fears rise that decades of research advancement

In an unprecedented move, the Trump Administration has commenced large-scale terminations across critical government health agencies. This drastic action is sending shockwaves through the ranks of the FDA, CDC, NIH, and the wider public health community. According to PBS, thousands of employees are facing uncertainty as leaders like RFK Jr.