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Federal Employees Face Higher Health Premiums as 2027 Open Season Begins
Open season is underway for federal employees– the time of year when employees select their health care plans and benefits for the upcoming year. Open season runs from Monday, November 9, through Monday, December 14. The average enrollee share of premiums will rise by 10.9 percent in 2027, alth
Attacks on Health Care in Sudan, 16-31 October 2026
Situation Report in English on Sudan about Health, Protection and Human Rights and more; published on 9 Nov 2026 by Insecurity Insight
Can $13.5 Million Change Health Care In Rural New Mexico?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Can a $13.5 million investment help close New Mexico’s rural health care gap? UNM has secured a major National Institutes of Health award aimed at bringing medical …
11/10/2026: Supervisory Status and Health Care Rule Quirks
Union Electric Company D/B/a Ameren Missouri, 14-RM-394835 (Regional Election Decision) A Regional Director dismissed the Employer's petition after finding that Distribution System Operating Supervisors (DSOS) II are statutory supervisors under Section 2(11) of the NLRA, but not managerial employees. The Employer, an electric and gas utility, filed the petition after the Union demanded recognition for DSOS I and II positions. Because the DSOS II are supervisors excluded from the NLRA's protection, no election was ordered. The DSOS I position was not decided, since no one currently holds it, and ordering an election for a unit with zero employees would be contrary to Board policy. As a preliminary matter, the Union was precluded from litigating supervisory or managerial status because it filed its Statement of Position with the Region but did not serve it on the Employer by the deadline. The Regional Director still took evidence sufficient to decide unit appropriateness, as the Board's rules require. Supervisory status rested on the authority to assign. The DSOS prioritize work tickets, choose which Line Troubleman or Traveling Operator to send, pull employees off lower-priority jobs, hold employees past shift end, decide whether to call in crews and how large they should be, and handle sick call-outs, all without consulting anyone. Relying on Oakwood Healthcare and Entergy Mississippi, the Regional Director found this resembled utility dispatchers who used independent judgment in assigning employees to places. It did not matter that the record did not show who selects the specific employees who respond to a call-out. The Employer failed to prove responsible direction because nothing showed DSOS face adverse consequences for field employees' performance. The one Performance Improvement Plan involved a DSOS's own errors. The Employer also failed to prove discipline authority, since switching error forms merely report incidents and upper management decides whether discipline follows. The managerial claim failed because there was no evidence the DSOS formulate high-level employer policy. They exercise technical discretion, sit below Superintendents and a Manager, and are first-level supervisors. Significant Cases Cited Oakwood Healthcare, Inc., 348 NLRB 686 (2006): Defined "assign" and "responsibly direct" under Section 2(11) and placed the burden of proving supervisory status on the party asserting it. Entergy Mississippi, Inc., 367 NLRB No. 109 (2019): Held utility dispatchers were supervisors because they used independent judgment in prioritizing outages and assigning field employees. NLRB v. Kentucky River Community Care, Inc., 532 U.S. 706 (2001): Established the three-part test for supervisory status under Section 2(11). NLRB v. Yeshiva University, 444 U.S. 672 (1980): Described managerial employees as those who formulate and effectuate management policies and are aligned with management. Ikea Distribution Services, Inc., 370 NLRB No. 109 (2021): Affirmed preclusion of issues for a late-served Statement of Position while confirming the Regional Director must still determine unit appropriateness. NLRB Edge is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Prime Healthcare Services – St. Michael’s, LLC D/B/a Saint Michael’s Medical Center, 22-RC-392696 (Regional Election Decision) The Regional Director dismissed a petition seeking an Armour-Globe self-determination election for two full-time radiation therapists at a Newark hospital. The union wanted the therapists to vote on joining its existing nonconforming unit of registered nurses, nurse anesthetists, and technical employees. The Regional Director found the union had not shown the therapists could appropriately be added to that unit under the Board's Health Care Rule and the community-of-interest factors. The Regional Director first explained that the Health Care Rule does not categorically bar an Armour-Globe election in a partially organized hospital with existing nonconforming units. Under St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, such an election does not create a new unit and so does not offend the Rule's concern with unit proliferation. The petitioner still bears the burden of showing the group is identifiable and distinct and shares a community of interest with the existing unit. The therapists were an identifiable, distinct group because they do identical work in the same department under the same managers. On community of interest, the evidence was mostly unfavorable to the union. The therapists work in the Cancer Center alongside unit nurses but have separate supervision (apart from occasional coverage), separate break areas, and distinct equipment and functions. Their contact with nurses is limited to routine patient handoffs, and they do not interact with or fill in for technical employees such as radiology technicians. The Regional Director found some overlap in certifications and training, which might tip the scale on those factors, but the union did not establish common terms and conditions. The Regional Director added that shared benefits or work rules would not suffice given separate supervision, no interchange, and physical separation. The decisive problem was the Health Care Rule's classifications. The therapists are professionals who fall within the Rule's "all other professionals" category. The parties' contract expressly excludes "all other professionals," and the union's attempt at hearing to classify some respiratory therapists as professionals contradicted that contract. Adding the therapists would create yet another nonconforming grouping and leave other unrepresented professionals in that category. A separate therapist-only unit would also be inappropriate because the record shows other unrepresented professional employees. A unit of all unrepresented employees in that category may be appropriate. Significant Cases Cited St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, 357 NLRB 854 (2011): An Armour-Globe election in an acute care hospital does not violate the Health Care Rule because it adds employees to an existing unit rather than creating a new one. Rush University Medical Center v. NLRB, 833 F.3d 202 (D.C. Cir. 2016): Section 103.30(c) of the Health Care Rule applies only to petitions for additional units, not to Armour-Globe elections adding employees to an existing unit. Warner-Lambert Co., 298 NLRB 993 (1990): A self-determination election requires that the employees share a community of interest with the existing unit and form an identifiable, distinct segment constituting an appropriate voting group. United Operations, Inc., 338 NLRB 123 (2002): Sets out the community-of-interest factors, and common supervision alone does not require inclusion in one unit absent interchange, contact, or functional integration. Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc., 375 NLRB No. 16 (2026): Functional integration requires that positions depend on one another to accomplish their tasks, and minor differences between groups should not be given too much weight.
Open enrollment brings robocalls, scams targeting health care plan seekers
Open enrollment is underway, and the period for choosing health care plans for the year ahead is also a popular time for scammers and robocalls.
Election’s effect on health care (Nov. 10, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: We consider how last week's election results could affect health care and reproductive rights in Texas. And we discuss racial representation on the stage and screen.
Lexington VA Health Care System to host Veterans Resource Fair
Veterans and their families can connect with local VA resources at the fair and learn about VA healthcare eligibility.
Attacks on Health Care Bi-Monthly News Brief, 16 - 31 October 2026
Situation Report in English on World and 9 other countries about Health, Protection and Human Rights and more; published on 10 Nov 2026 by Insecurity Insight
Iowa receives $216 million to boost rural health care
Iowa has been awarded over $216 million in federal funding to enhance rural health care services, including cancer treatment and prevention.
In northern Ethiopia, conflict pushes a strained healthcare system to the brink
Ethiopia's health care system was once considered a model in the region. But in the northern Tigray region, ongoing conflict has left health facilities and medical workers vulnerable to attacks.
Specialty medical care expansion continues in Northwest Arkansas
A shortage of specialty healthcare in Northwest Arkansas costs the region around $629 million annually in lost revenue from patient migration, according to the 2024 Northwest Arkansas Council Health Care...
Healthy curiosity
Dornubari Godpower ('29 integrated health sciences) is finding inspiration and support for her health career ambitions at Iowa State.
Governor Gianforte, DPHHS Announce $239.7 Million Second-Year Award to Strengthen Rural Health Care
HELENA, Mont. — Governor Greg Gianforte and Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Douglas Harrington, MD, today announced Montana has received $239.7 million from the Trump Administration for the second year of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).
Oregon receives $197M to improve rural health care
Oregon has receieved another $197.3 million from the Trump administration to continue improving rural healthcare, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Monday. The new award comes after […]
As Congress’ Lame Duck Session Starts, More than 100 Groups Urge Congress to Pass Health Care Price Transparency Before Year's End
Passing These Pending, Vetted, Bipartisan Bills Would Be a Foundational First Step to Address Voter Demand for Action on Health Care Affordability Washington, D.C. – As Congress returns to Capitol Hill today, less than a week after a historic midterm election, more than 100 organizations are calling on Congress to act on bipartisan measures to […]
Strengthening payer-provider partnerships across health care
The health care industry is investing heavily in AI, prior authorization, interoperability and overall operational excellence. However, the system remains too complex, fragmented and difficult to navigate.
UConn’s Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Receives Leadership and Advocacy Award from InterCommunity Health Care
Laurencin was honored for his commitment to bettering public health through his medical advancements, advocacy, and mentorship.
Texans wait months for psychiatric hospital beds as new state report reveals mental health care backlogs
A new report from Texas Health and Human Services shows hundreds of people waiting for psychiatric treatment, with some facilities reporting average waits stretching beyond eight months.
University of Iowa Health Care drops plans to build a new cancer center
Instead, the University is asking for Regents’ permission to expand cancer-focused research space in the College of Pharmacy.
Community Health Fair scheduled for Nov. 12 at Fessenden Center in Buxton
The Fessenden Center in Buxton will host a Community Health Fair on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., bringing together local health care providers, nonprofit organizations and […]
To become better health care providers, students commit their hearts to community work
A partnership between health professions students and community groups has helped build trust and understanding with patients.
Inside the C-suite: Health system leaders on AI, access and a tough 2027
Chief Healthcare Executive interviewed leaders from Providence, Northwell, Intermountain Health, Kaiser Permanente, Mayo Clinic and more, on the pressing issues facing their systems and health care as a whole.
Protecting health care during the Bundibugyo virus disease response in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: operational guidance - Democratic Republic of the Congo
Manual and Guideline in English on Democratic Republic of the Congo about Health and Epidemic; published on 9 Nov 2026 by WHO
What State Street Health Care SPDR (XLV) Sold: Eli Lilly Leads on Nov. 5
The fund sold $212.6 million of stock, cutting all 60 of its positions and buying nothing.
Community-Based Mental Health Care Offers Promising Alternative to Psychiatric Hospitalization for Adolescents
Intensive community care services (ICCS) provide home and community care for people suffering from psychological distress. These services offer an A new meta-analysis finds that intensive community care can reduce hospital admission days and improve psychosocial functioning and behavioral outcomes in adolescents with severe mental health difficulties.
The 5 medications most likely to cause bone thinning
If you take any of these medications, it’s important to chat with your health care provider about what you can do to stay on top of your bone health.
After midterms, health care costs to be top priority for Democrats
While there will be urgency to pass bills, President Trump quickly reminded Democrats eager to reform the health system that he wields the veto.
Potential impacts Democratic health care proposals on employer-sponsored health care
Summary: Democratic state and federal wins in the midterm elections could lead to Medicaid expansion in some states, and focuses attention on the House Democrats’ memo on health care priorities in the new Congress. Few of these proposals are likely to become law before 2029, but they could form the foundation for Democratic health care reform efforts after the 2028 Presidential election. Portion of total newly eligible for Medicaid if non-expansion states expanded Source: Cervantes, S et al How Many Uninsured Are in the Coverage Gap and How Many Could be Eligible if All States Adopted the Medicaid Expansion? KFF, July 27, 2026 It’s been almost a week since the midterm elections, and the Democrats will have large majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, although not large enough to overcome Senate filibusters or Presidential vetoes. I reviewed some of what I thought these midterm results could mean in a post last week. In retrospect, I might have understated the elections’ impact on health care due to changes in governorship and majorities in many state legislatures. A Democratic trifecta (governorship and both houses) could mean expansion of Medicaid in Wisconsin, and a Democratic governor and House in Texas and Georgia could increase pressure in both states to expand Medicaid. That’s especially important, because Texas currently represents almost half of those who would be newly eligible for insurance from Medicaid expansions. Medicaid expansions matter to employers because they have been shown to decrease the risk of closure of rural hospitals and support workers’ ability to stay employed and productive. The House Democrats’ Cost of Living Healthcare Working Group published an 84-page memo in September with recommendations for the first hundred hours, the first hundred days, and the first year. The midterm results make this document more important. Here’s a review of what some of these recommendations could mean for employer-sponsored health insurance. Elements that could lower employer health care spending Restore the expanded advance premium tax credit for ACA plans. This could bring healthier enrollees back to the marketplace plans, which would improve the risk status of these plans and decrease the rate of uninsurance. Fewer people with insurance puts higher pressures on provider rates of employer plans. More stable ACA plans could encourage employers to consider transitioning from employer-sponsored plans to ICHRA/Choice, providing a fund for employers to purchase their own insurance on an exchange. Repeal Medicaid work requirements and other administrative rules of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act which as written will lead to a large increase in the uninsured rate. Fewer people with insurance leads to more pressures from hospitals for commercial rate increases. Extend Inflation Reduction Act negotiated drug prices to commercial health plans. These are now only applicable to Medicare Parts D (outpatient drugs) and B (drugs administered by providers. The Medicare negotiated prices are lower than net prices negotiated by PBMs. Hospital price limits. Some of the Democratic House proposals would institute site neutral payment and limit outlier hospital prices to 200% of Medicare. The average commercial health plan pays about 247% Medicare rates for inpatient hospital care, and many commercial health plans currently pay over 300% of Medicare for hospital services. PBM regulations. The proposals would mandate more transparency and prevent PBMs from paying subsidiaries more than market rates. Antitrust enforcement. The plan would break up vertically integrated health care monopolies which could lower prices through competition. Ban on non-compete contractual clauses could increase competition by increasing flexibility and supply of clinicians, although it could also increase physician leverage and lead to higher wages which could raise prices. Lower the Medicare eligibility age, which could take older, more expensive, workers off employer sponsored plans. Create a Medi-Kids plan to insure all children and potentially young adults up to age 26. These plan members have low non-preventive utilization and cost less per person than older plan members, but removing children from employer plans would decrease volatility because a few children have very high medical costs. Elements that could increase employer spending (in many instances for high value services) Mandate three primary care and three mental health visits without cost sharing Eliminate cost sharing for mental health care and substance use care during pregnancy and in the year after delivery Require coverage of infertility services Cap cost sharing for insulin, epipen and respiratory inhalers Count copay coupons and assistance toward member deductibles and cost sharing Cap total health care costs (premium and out-of-pocket costs) at 8% of household income Leave a comment Elements that could improve the market Increased price transparency Tightening enforcement of short-term plans, fixed indemnity plans, and cost-sharing ministries. These skimpy health plans skim off healthier people, leaving sicker people on marketplace exchanges and employer-sponsored health plans. Here’s a past post on the perils of cheap insurance. Most of these proposals are likely not to become law in the next two years, but could form the foundation of a Democratic proposal for health care reform in 2029 and beyond. The document does not provide cost estimates for these proposals. Share Thanks for reading! If you found this useful, please share, subscribe, like, and restack. You can find previous posts at this link. Views expressed in Employer Coverage are purely my own. Thanks for reading Employer Coverage ! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subscribe
How Lindsay Clancy case could reshape postpartum mental health care
Experts point to better screening, provider training and care coordination as Massachusetts expands postpartum mental health support.
Democrats begin asking: How far can we go on health care?
Many in the party are pushing for Democratic lawmakers to go big on health care, but their dreams may crash into reality.
Learn & Earn: The Health Care Connection: Radio Builds Familiarity, Trust.
Choosing a health care provider is a deeply personal decision, with trust, affordability and accessibility all playing important roles. As consumers embrace digital tools while continuing to value professional expertise
Carteret Health Care mobile health bus to hold free screenings
Carteret Health Care’s mobile health bus is offering free community health screenings at two Carteret County locations Monday, November 9. No appointment is nee
Newsmakers: Dartmouth Health doctor appointed president of A...
This week’s Newsmakers highlights leadership appointments, professional certifications and expanded health care and education services across New Hampshire and ...
Colorado Mountain College Breckenridge to screen documentary about behavioral health careers
On Thursday, Nov. 12, Colorado Mountain College Breckenridge will be hosting a free showing of “Homegrown Healing Opportunity Now,” a new documentary exploring career opportunities in Colorado’s behavioral health field. The event will run from...
Karla Hult talks jump into politics
Former KARE 11 journalist Karla Hult is preparing for a new role at the Minnesota Capitol after being elected to represent Senate District 50, covering parts of Bloomington and Edina. In an interview with FOX 9, the senator-elect discusses her transition from journalism to public service and outlines legislative priorities, including affordability, housing costs, child care, health care and gun safety.
PLANNING AHEAD: What happens the morning after
For months I have been writing about massive changes to American health care systems to be brought about by the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and about MAHA.
When does for-profit health care become unethical?
Joseph Angelo III argues that profit-driven pressure for palliative or hospice care creates an unethical conflict of interest.
When does for-profit health care become unethical?
Pressuring or coercing patients' families to choose palliative or hospice care by for-profit healthc are companies for financial gain is unethical due to a conflict of interest.
When does for-profit health care become unethical?
Joseph Angelo III argues that profit-driven pressure for palliative or hospice care creates an unethical conflict of interest.
SMH breaks ground on Venice rehab pavilion - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System leaders and members of the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board broke ground Friday morning on an $82.5 million Rehabilitation Pavilion at the SMH-Venice hospital campus, […]
Notable healthcare headlines for the week: Moderna, Pfizer, and CVS Health in focus
Wall Street's major averages ended mixed on Friday, with the Nasdaq leading a recovery from its worst day in more than a year.The benchmark S&P 500 gained 0.3%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite finished advanced 1.1%, while the blue-chip Dow ended down 0.5%.The S&P 500 Health Care Sector Index…
The court will decide what’s legal, not what’s Catholic
Catholic preschool Supreme Court case, health care reform, money in politics and more, in readers' eyes.
Colorado’s Doctors Care helps those who might fall through medical system’s cracks
Doctors Care’s mission is to provide medical care and education to Coloradans who may slip through the cracks of today’s complex and expensive health care system.
OHCA invites rural providers to apply for help connecting to statewide health data network
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority is now accepting applications from eligible rural healthcare providers who want help with any combination of joining Oklahoma’s statewide Health Information Exchange, purchasing an electronic
Home health worker crisis hurts Sarasota, Florida seniors
Tamara Bailey of Bradenton is among the dedicated Suncoast home health care workers who pursue their passion despite numerous obstacles.
Hundreds receive free health care at Columbus pop-up clinic, highlighting gaps in access
More than 475 people received free health care Saturday as a two-day pop-up clinic returned to Columbus, offering dental, vision and medical services.
Hundreds receive free health care at Columbus pop-up clinic, highlighting gaps in access
More than 475 people received free health care Saturday as a two-day pop-up clinic returned to Columbus, offering dental, vision and medical services.
Missouri announces $55 million for rural health care improvements
Governor Mike Kehoe, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS), announced the upcoming launch of more than $55 million in new
Many Georgians face health care premium sticker shock
For 13 years, hair stylist and salon owner Khadijah Baynes has relied on faith to navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
Novant Health apologizes after technology issue delays employee paychecks
A payroll issue caused delays in Novant Health employees receiving their paychecks after the health care system switched to a new payroll vendor.
Health Care Disparities Persist Across Liver Diseases
Liver disease disparities tied to insurance and race spanned HCC surveillance, transplant listing, and drug access in data at The Liver Meeting 2026.
Morning Keys: In Uruguay, Leo urges health care for all
In his first address in Uruguay, Pope Leo XIV recalled his own recent illness and said health care must be accessible to everyone, regardless of their resources. He also called for days of prayer and fasting for vocations worldwide. This
San Antonio Mayor pushes for changes to state health care, immigration and housing laws
WOAI NBC News Channel 4 San Antonio provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, investigations, and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for San Antonio and nearby towns and communities in South Central Texas, including Windcrest, Uvalde, Universal City, Somerset, Seguin, Schertz, San Marcos, Sabinal, Poth, Poteet, Pleasanton, Pearsall, New Braunfels, Live Oak, Kerrville, Hondo, Helotes, Goliad, Fredericksburg, Floresville, Eagle Pass, Devine, Del Rio, Cuero, Crystal City, Converse, Cibolo, Castroville, Carrizo Springs, Boerne, Bandera.
Sensory-friendly vaccine clinic helps Madison families overcome health care barriers
Getting vaccinated can be a stressful experience for children with autism or sensory sensitivities, but a special clinic in Madison Friday aimed to make the process easier.
Healthy Petaluma, now 80, ‘going to continue to invest in our community’
Petaluma’s local health care district turned 80 years old this year, and district leaders celebrated the milestone with a gala event at the SRJC Petaluma campus.
Findings from CHCF’s Sacramento Regional Market Report
Discover important trends and challenges in Sacramento's health care system at this CHCF Regional Market Report Event.
Angry Voters Put Health Care on the Agenda. Now Comes the Repair Work
Voter anger over healthcare program rollbacks helped Democrats win both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections, ending the Republican majorities that enacted last year’s cuts to federal Medicaid and food assistance programs. As of this writing, Democrats have an eight-seat majority in the U.S. Senate, with races in Alaska and Mississippi still too close […]
Health care expo gives 1,500 mid-Missouri students hands-on career pathways
The event featured 53 booths representing a variety of health care careers and drew students from 45 middle and high schools.
Pentagon awards 6 companies nearly $2 billion in health care contracts
The Defense Health Agency, Managed Care Contracting Division, Aurora, Colorado, issued the contracts.
Louisiana got $200M to shore up rural health care. Hospitals question how it’s being spent.
“The rural hospitals were deeply disappointed with the amounts that we got from the Rural Transformation grants,” said Paul Mathews, CEO of Hardtner Medical Center in La Salle Parish.
CMS Proposes Rule to Reduce Nursing Home and Health Care Burdens, Save $320M
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued on Thursday a long-awaited proposed rule aimed at reducing regulatory and administrative
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. visits Bismarck, discusses transformation for rural health care in North Dakota
(KFYR) - US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met with statewide leaders to hear direc...
Contributor: Health Care’s Next Transformation Won’t Be About Technology. It Will Be About How We Operate
Why artificial intelligence in health care falls short today and how implementing technology in health care requires integrated workflows to cut costs and improve outcomes.
Jay Rockefeller, Senate voice on health care and security, dies at 89
The oil fortune heir was elected to five terms in the Senate, where he became known for championing and defending society’s most vulnerable.
Keeping Hoosiers covered is essential for access to health care
As new HIP requirements take effect, we want to ensure the process is clear and workable.
Kennedy talks rural and tribal healthcare during Bismarck visit
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged $1 billion for the Indian Health Service in Bismarck on Thursday as he discussed rural and tribal health care.
New Mexico Health Care Authority prepares benefit recipients before sweeping changes
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – More than 20% of New Mexicans depend on SNAP benefits to feed their families, and more than 40% depend on Medicaid for health care, including Jineene Jaramillo. “When you …
D51 students explore health care careers at St. Mary’s Hospital
Dozens of local high school students got a hands-on look at health care careers, including opportunities that do not require a four-year degree
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. visits Bismarck, discusses transformation for rural health care in North Dakota
Statewide leaders gathered with the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary to discuss health care in North Dakota.
A Health Care Crisis Awaits the Next California Governor
As the billionaire tax heads for defeat, Xavier Becerra will need to find ways to shore up the state’s health care system. Here are a few.
KFF Analyzes the Role of Health Care in the Midterms
The midterm elections mean changing power dynamics and shifting legislative agendas in Congress, both next year and during the upcoming lame duck session—the period between the November election and the new session beginning in January. As policymakers consider next steps, new KFF polling analysis examines the role health care played in voters’ decisions. Key Takeaways […]
Utah hospital group to manage $48.2 million in federal rural health funding
A Utah Hospital Association subsidiary will manage nearly $48.2 million in federal funding for rural hospitals and health care providers, with grants expected t
Correctional Health Services Earns Full Accreditation
Governor Spencer Cox, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Executive Director Tracy Gruber, and Correctional Health Services (CHS) Director Dr. Marcus Wisner recently gathered to celebrate a historic milestone: achieving full accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) across Utah’s state correctional facilities. To resolve past long-standing operational hurdles – including a 43 percent staffing vacancy … Read More
Gov. Whitmer issues executive directive protecting reproductive health data
The directive instructs departments and agencies to conduct a comprehensive review of all policies that relate to the collection, maintenance, and storage of reproductive health care data.
Health care is in rough shape in Massachusetts. Can the new Congress help?
Any moves by Congress to change health policy face the potential of a presidential veto.
Idaho to receive $185 million in federal funding for rural health care
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced an initial $185 million in funding for Idaho through the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Will Lawmakers Heed the Call for More Affordable Health Care by Expanding Medicaid in TX, GA, KS & WI?
Over the last year there hasn’t been much discussion around creating more affordable health coverage in the last ten states that haven’t expanded Medicaid. But yesterday’s election dramatically changed the political status quo in at least four of the non-expansion states: Georgia, Kansas, Texas, and Wisconsin. That makes Medicaid expansion more viable in those states […]
Rep. DelBene says Democrats will focus on costs, health care after retaking House
US Rep. Suzan DelBene says Democrats plan to make affordability and health care priorities when they take control of the House in January, after voters gave the
MU Health Care, Ambetter Health strike deal to expand in-network access
The agreement expands options for patients seeking high-quality care while allowing them to maximize their in-network health plan benefits.
WATCH: Conversations on finding common ground on health care affordability
On November 10 at 8:00am ET, tune in to conversations on the policies and bipartisan solutions aimed at lowering health care costs and expanding access to affordable coverage.
Reaching Across the Aisle to Lower Health Care Costs
Following a panel organized by Penn LDI and Penn Washington, two health policy experts share how both aisles of Congress can reduce health care costs.
Why Youth Are Turning to AI for Mental Health Advice
Hannah Simon — a child and adolescent psychiatrist and the medical director of the Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center and Retreat at Rutgers, which provides evidence-based behavioral health care and outpatient services to New Jersey youth and young adults — discusses the increased use of chatbots for mental health advice and best practices for using it as an educational tool.
Health expo offers hands-on look at health care jobs for local students
Hundreds of Columbia County high school students will get a hands-on look at careers in health care during the Columbia County School District Health Careers Expo.
Single-payer health care system proponents were thrown a big bone this election
Sen. Bernie Sanders is likely to lead the Senate’s health committee next year, which could grant him a chance to fundamentally alter how the FDA interacts with the companies it regulates. Read more:
agilon health to Host Virtual Investor Event "Driving Performance At Scale: The agilon Framework" on November 17, 2026
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, November 05, 2026--agilon health, inc. (NYSE: AGL), the trusted partner empowering physicians to transform health care in our communities, today announced that it will host a virtual investor event on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Keith Gaskin: Faith, politics and the trap of moral disqualification
Scroll through social media during any campaign season, and you won’t just see debates over tax rates, health care or foreign policy. You will see sweeping verdicts on souls.
Columbia County students explore health care careers
EVANS, Ga (WJBF)- More than 400 high school students are getting a closer look at what a future in health care could look like. The Columbia County school district is connecting students with local…
What State Street Health Care SPDR (XLV) Bought: Eli Lilly Leads on Nov. 3
The fund added $330.3 million in net purchases, lifting all 60 of its positions with no sells.
Democrats' big challenge on health care costs
Voters won't wait until the next election cycle for things to get cheaper.
Health Care: Don’t Just Fix What They Broke
The new Congress must not only repair what Trump has wrought but focus on immediate relief for the already insured.
What the midterms could mean for the future of health AI
The midterms highlighted the negative sentiment around AI across the U.S. How will those attitudes trickle down to legislating AI use in health care?
How Democrats’ Big Win Could Reshape Health Care
Democrats scored huge margins in Congress and made big gains at the state level. What does it mean for health policy in the final two years of the Trump administration and beyond?
Local students learn lifesaving and health care skills at Pali Momi Career Fair
Knowing CPR can mean the difference between life and death, and local students had the opportunity to put those lifesaving skills into practice during a hands-on health care career fair at Pali Momi Medical Center.
CVS Health plans to split into two publicly traded companies
CVS Pharmacy would operate 9,000 retail pharmacies; Aetna, CVS Caremark would remain with health care solutions company | Anadolu
Health Care in the 2026 Midterm Election
This dashboard focuses on KFF’s analysis of the role health care costs and other health policy issues played in voters’ decisions in the 2026 midterm elections, including in key Senate races. It examines the role of rising health costs on voters’ decisions, views on the Trump administration’s health care policies, and opinions on the government’s role in health care amid discussions of Medicare for All.
Health care professionals at G.I. Regional Medical Center report being assaulted by patient
GRAND ISLAND - Two health care professionals at Grand Island Regional Medical Center reported at 9:32 p.m. Nov...
Assessing Urgent Referral Trends From Primary Health Care Centres to Emergency Departments in the United Arab Emirates: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Background Efficient referral pathways between primary health care centres (PHCs) and emergency departments (EDs) are important for appropriate healthcare utilization and resource allocation....
Political analyst says Senate-elect Jackson should follow Collins’ lead on constituent services
Political analyst Dan Shea, a Colby government professor, said as voters look to Jackson to tackle major issues like health care and the cost of living, Jackson’s transition also will hinge on mastering what experts call the “bread and butter” of Washington politics: constituent services.