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COVID

CDC signs off on fall Covid shots. It may not be easy to get one, depending on where you live.

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She went to the hospital for a broken ankle. Why did she end up dead?

Exclusive: Dale Alice Martin, 21, was given too many drugs after being admitted to a struggling Connecticut hospital.
8d ago

Elections

Elections

Republican candidates highlight healthcare in 2026, battling voter distrust

According to the latest NBC News poll, voters trust Democrats over Republicans on healthcare by 22 points. Three Republican strategists say the GOP is trying to narrow the advantage.
Donald Trump sits at his desk in the Oval Office, holding a chart in one hand titled "President Donald J. Trump Pharmaceutical Investment Commitments Today: $19.6 Billion Total: $638 Billion
Donald Trump sits at his desk in the Oval Office, holding a chart in one hand titled "President Donald J. Trump Pharmaceutical Investment Commitments Today: $19.6 Billion Total: $638 Billion
8d ago

Politics News

Politics News

New campaign aims to help millions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage under work requirements

“Keep Your Care” will work to help eligible Medicaid recipients maintain their coverage and navigate new rules set to launch Jan. 1.
Two people hold signs outside, one the left it says "Medicaid funds critical disability services", and on the right it says "Protect Medicaid, Save lives"
Two people hold signs outside, one the left it says "Medicaid funds critical disability services", and on the right it says "Protect Medicaid, Save lives"
23d ago

Disabled and Denied

Disabled and Denied

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A secretive algorithm is slashing care for hundreds of people with developmental disabilities

After Nebraska used a new interRAI tool to slash Medicaid funding for nearly 900 people, NBC News uncovered the hidden logic behind some of the cuts.
Image: Nancy Enstrom holding her daughter Anna's hand while assisting her at home.
Image: Nancy Enstrom holding her daughter Anna's hand while assisting her at home.
27d ago

Cost of Denial

Cost of Denial

Texas AG Paxton investigates military healthcare contractor over denied claims

Paxton cited an NBC News investigation into TriWest Healthcare Alliance, one of the contractors that administers the military’s healthcare benefits.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 11, 2026: Guy Shoemaker, 64, poses for a portrait outside his home in Fort Worth, Texas, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. After his TRICARE plan transitioned to TriWest Healthcare Alliance, tens of thousands of dollars in previously approved claims for life-saving treatment and scans for his throat cancer were pulled back or denied because of a data error.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 11, 2026: Guy Shoemaker, 64, poses for a portrait outside his home in Fort Worth, Texas, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. After his TRICARE plan transitioned to TriWest Healthcare Alliance, tens of thousands of dollars in previously approved claims for life-saving treatment and scans for his throat cancer were pulled back or denied because of a data error.
29d ago

Congress

Congress

Healthcare tops the Democrats’ to-do list if they win control of the House

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said his party would unify around undoing Trump’s Medicaid cuts. Some Democrats want to go bigger.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries
31d ago

Health Care

Health Care

Trump announces new drug-pricing deals with 9 pharma companies

The deals will build on agreements the administration struck with 17 of the world’s largest drugmakers, including Pfizer, Eli Lilly and Amgen, starting last year.
U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.
U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.
33d ago

Elections

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Susan Collins and Democrats fight a TV ad war over her votes on Trump’s Medicaid cuts

As Democrats highlight her vote to procedurally advance the “big, beautiful bill,” Collins is noting that she ultimately voted against the measure.
Susan Collins adjusts her glasses while seated
Susan Collins adjusts her glasses while seated
34d ago

Cost of Denial

Cost of Denial

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She thought she had insurance coverage. Then a tumor was flagged as a pre-existing condition.

Some plans aren’t required to comply with ACA consumer protections that prevent insurers from denying coverage for pre-existing conditions.
Lisa Brundridge.
Lisa Brundridge.
48d ago

U.S. news

U.S. news

Luigi Mangione admits killing healthcare CEO while pleading guilty to federal charges

“I emailed UnitedHealthcare with the intent to shoot Brian Thompson,” Mangione said in a stunning courtroom statement.
Luigi Mangione Appears In Court On NY State Murder Charges
Luigi Mangione Appears In Court On NY State Murder Charges
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U.S. news

U.S. news

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Millions of women may lose Medicare coverage for a breast cancer test hailed by doctors

A private company advising the agency overseeing Medicare has recommended against reimbursing biomarker tests.
LeeAnne Loney.
LeeAnne Loney.