KFF Health News shares our favorite reader-submitted health policy valentines. One struck us in the heart and inspired an ...

As Republicans consider adding work requirements to Medicaid, Georgia and Arkansas — two states with experience running such ...

In several red states, officials say few or no abortions happened in 2023, raising alarm among researchers about the ...

Patients and providers say health insurers’ preapproval requirements lead to delays and denials of needed medical treatments.

With hospitalizations and at least nine confirmed cases, health officials race to contain a growing outbreak in a community with low vaccination.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill noted that even though New York won't turn over Dr. Margaret Carpenter to her state, other states to which the doctor travels could comply with the extradition ...

California hospitals are struggling to keep up with the influx of flu cases. Meanwhile, it is unclear whether the United States will take part in an international flu vaccine meeting later this month.

Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak did not state why he is abruptly leaving his post. Additional administration news is about the deferred-resignation program, the firing of civil servants, planned protests, an ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's controversial nominee for Health and Human Services secretary, will face a final confirmation vote today in the Senate. He needs only a simple majority ...

The Wall Street Journal reports that of the 850 million claims denied annually, less than 1% are appealed. Of that 1%, nearly three-quarters of appeals are approved. Also in the news: Washington ...

The House Republicans' plan announced Wednesday outlined $4.5 trillion in cuts over 10 years. It doesn't specify which programs would be cut, Huffpost reported, but analysts suggested it was clear the ...

The town of Havana, Florida, is seeking a family doctor to practice in the rural community. Incentives include rent-free office space with medical equipment owned by the town. With a physician ...