Canada urged to adopt continuous heart monitoring
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Canada urged to lead health AI alliance
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Valadao Defends Medicaid Cuts Vote
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KFF Health News Weekly Highlights
October 23, 2026
Medicaid eligibility and spending vary sharply by state
October 20, 2026
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Dementia care reveals gaps in Canadian healthcare
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Medicaid Expansion Adopted by 41 States, Ten Resist
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CDC Revises Measles Death Count Amid Pennsylvania Controversy
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HHS Revises Rules, Narrowing Civil Rights Enforcement Scope
Canada lags in accessing new medicines
California Dads Match Moms in Paid Leave Claims
California dads now claim paid leave at the same rate as moms, reflecting evolving gender roles and broader cultural shifts.
November 2, 2026
Job-Based Health Insurance Costs Surge for Workers
Job-based health insurance costs surged 9% in 2024, hitting $7,471 annually for workers—outpacing wage growth and straining budgets for 150M…
October 22, 2026
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15 with Plan Changes
Medicare's open enrollment (Oct 15-Dec 7) lets beneficiaries switch plans, adjust drug coverage, and make changes effective Jan 1 for…
October 10, 2026
Medicaid overhaul shifts burden onto states with expansion programs
The 2025 Medicaid overhaul imposes stricter rules and funding cuts, disproportionately impacting states with Affordable Care Act expansion programs.
October 8, 2026
Americans Favor National Health Plan Over Costs
A new Kaiser Family Foundation poll shows two-thirds of Americans favor Medicare-for-all, a significant rise in support for a single…
October 6, 2026
Ingleside Meadowood, Lenbrook Announce Leadership Transitions
Ingleside Meadowood and Lenbrook announce leadership transitions as Lynn O'Connor steps down on May 7, 2027, ending her tenure focused…
September 29, 2026
Senior living firm targets healthspan gap with science-backed programs
Community Partnerships Drive Hepatitis C Elimination in England
Clinical Trials Risk Losing Patients Due to Operational Errors
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Millions gain dental coverage in Canada
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Canada’s Pain Plan Progress Amid Persistent Challenges
Toxic Waste Linked to Gun Violence
Toxic waste exposure may contribute to gun violence among children, about one public health emergency linked to environmental contamination and…
November 2, 2026
Urgent care demands payment before life-saving treatment
Uninsured patient Stephanie Rowell faced life-threatening anaphylaxis at Virginia urgent care—only to be denied treatment until payment was made.
October 30, 2026
Data Center Health Fears Shape Midterm Campaigns
Data center health concerns drive midterm election campaigns in swing states, as residents like Doug Herrera in Page, Arizona, oppose…
October 29, 2026
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ACA Enrollment Plummets After Tax Credit Expiry
The expiration of enhanced tax credits and tighter eligibility rules have caused ACA enrollment to plummet in 2026.
By Freya Taylor October 13, 2026
HHS Revises Rules, Narrowing Civil Rights Enforcement Scope
HHS revises rules, narrowing civil rights enforcement scope by removing disparate impact as a discrimination basis.
By Alia Kamal October 12, 2026
Medicare premiums and out-of-pocket costs keep rising
Medicare serves more than 70 million Americans, including seniors aged 65+ and younger individuals with disabilities. Although the…
By Lucy Baker October 11, 2026
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15 with Plan Changes
Medicare's open enrollment (Oct 15-Dec 7) lets beneficiaries switch plans, adjust drug coverage, and make changes effective Jan…
By Alia Kamal October 10, 2026
U.S. shifts global health aid to bilateral deals with funding
The U.S. shifts global health aid to bilateral deals, cutting open-ended funding in favor of five-year agreements with…
By Alia Kamal October 9, 2026
Medicaid overhaul shifts burden onto states with expansion programs
The 2025 Medicaid overhaul imposes stricter rules and funding cuts, disproportionately impacting states with Affordable Care Act expansion…
By Alia Kamal October 8, 2026
Europe adopts strict AI regulations amid US policy uncertainty
Europe adopts strict AI regulations amid US policy uncertainty to build guardrails into the technology.
By Freya Taylor October 7, 2026
Americans Favor National Health Plan Over Costs
A new Kaiser Family Foundation poll shows two-thirds of Americans favor Medicare-for-all, a significant rise in support for…
By Freya Taylor October 6, 2026
Senior living operators build AI tools to cut paperwork
Senior living operators develop AI tools to streamline workflows, reduce paperwork, and improve compliance—cutting reliance on external vendors…
By Lucy Baker October 5, 2026
LTC Buys Three Communities, NHI Adds Six
LTC Properties completes a $160 million senior housing acquisition, adding three communities in Florida, Virginia and Maryland to…
By Lucy Baker October 3, 2026