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Medicare is big business, recently providing healthcare coverage to 68 million people. It changes a little or a lot every year, and millions have strong opinions about it, too: Before the 2024 election,

Nothing in this memo should be construed to impact Medicare or Social Security benefits,” the memo from the Office of Management and Budget reads.

In a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer questions

The temporary moratorium on some federal financial assistance programs was set to take effect Tuesday, setting off widespread confusion.

RFK Jr.'s second Senate confirmation hearing focused on vaccines, Medicare, diversity, and science. Key Republicans were reticent to show support.

The trust is essentially the first step toward a single-payer, government-based system for Washington state.” | Opinion

Donald Trump has rescinded an executive order from President Joe Biden that sought to lower the price of drugs.

The Dec. 4 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson brought back into the public spotlight advocates of socialized medicine. Like vultures, they always show up when there’s blood in the ...

WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name, populist stances and loyal following have earned him President Donald Trump’s support, but will that get him the votes he needs from the Republican-controlled Senate to become the nation’s top health official?

A top Treasury career staffer is expected to depart. Surrogates of Musk’s DOGE effort had sought access to sensitive payment systems.

Biden-era policies rescinded by Donald Trump could signal a significant shake-up in Medicare and Medicaid drug price reforms.