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CEOs of five major health insurers are scheduled to testify before House committees as Congress investigates soaring premiums, with House Republicans aiming to hold them accountable.

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February 12, 2026 at 1:25 AM
A new health plan proposed by Trump includes lowering drug prices via most-favored nation deals and reducing insurance subsidies. However, some policy experts find it challenging to understand its overall implications.

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February 11, 2026 at 10:25 PM
In a tumultuous year, U.S. health policy is undergoing transformation under RFK Jr. His campaign against chronic disease has led to a reevaluation of government stances on seed oils, fluoride, and Tylenol.

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February 11, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Trump unveils his health policy outline, dubbed the Great Health Care Plan, emphasizing a focus on individual needs over corporate interests.

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February 11, 2026 at 4:25 PM
A health policy professor evaluates the progress of CMS' site-neutral payment policy, focusing on developments anticipated for 2026.

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February 11, 2026 at 1:25 PM
The World Health Organization has acknowledged violence as a significant public health issue for nearly 30 years. However, it has notably stopped short of addressing firearms in its discussions on the topic.

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February 11, 2026 at 10:25 AM
For some Americans, rising monthly health insurance bills are now surpassing their mortgage costs, highlighting the increasing financial strain on middle-class families.

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February 11, 2026 at 7:25 AM
The CEOs of five major health insurers will testify before House committees on Thursday. Congressional Republicans aim to address soaring premiums and hold the insurers accountable.

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February 11, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Trump proposes direct payments to consumers for healthcare, suggesting the elimination of excess taxpayer-funded subsidies. Experts weigh in on the potential implications of this approach.

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February 11, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Experts are divided on Trump's new health plan, which focuses on lowering drug prices via most-favored nation deals and reducing insurance subsidies, alongside a new cost-sharing proposal.

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February 10, 2026 at 10:25 PM
In a tumultuous year, U.S. health policy has undergone significant transformations under RFK Jr.'s campaign against chronic disease, reshaping the government's stance on seed oils, fluoride, and Tylenol.

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February 10, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Trump has released a health policy outline dubbed the "Great Health Care Plan," emphasizing a shift from prioritizing corporations and special interests to addressing the needs of the public.

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February 10, 2026 at 4:25 PM
A new report reveals that just three pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) dominate retail prescriptions for Medicare Part D and Medicaid across nearly every state, highlighting a significant concentration in the market.

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February 10, 2026 at 1:25 PM
The WHO Executive Board has adopted new efficiency measures. However, Egypt is pushing against renewing partnerships with NGOs focused on sexual and reproductive health rights, raising questions on the effectiveness of these measures.

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February 10, 2026 at 10:25 AM
The WHO Executive Board engaged in a heated debate over the health crisis in Gaza, highlighting the ongoing divisions between Israel and the majority of member states, following the failure of an Israeli amendment.

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February 10, 2026 at 7:25 AM
The EU Health Policy Platform has launched seven new networks to enhance collaboration among health stakeholders. Discover how to engage with these networks and contribute to ongoing initiatives.

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February 10, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Namibia's National Digital Health Policy 2026–2036 has been launched, aiming to establish a legal framework to regulate digital health providers.

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February 10, 2026 at 1:25 AM
The U.S. withdrawal from the WHO under the Trump administration marks a shift in global health policy, now emphasizing $16 billion in transactional bilateral agreements instead of multilateral cooperation.

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February 9, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Thailand's health system is in crisis, prompting calls to distribute power and establish unified standards. A proposed National Health Policy Board would manage three health funds and define shared basic benefits to address urgent health challenges.

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February 9, 2026 at 7:25 PM
The WHO Executive Board has adopted new efficiency measures, as Egypt opposes renewing relations with NGOs focused on sexual and reproductive health rights.

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February 9, 2026 at 4:25 PM
A discussion on "one health standard" emerged as a key theme from a health advisor at Siriraj Hospital. The Consumer Foundation raises questions on how equal health rights should be defined, emphasizing the need for clear criteria.

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February 9, 2026 at 1:25 PM
On Thursday, the CEOs of five major health insurers will appear before House committees to address rising premiums as Congressional Republicans aim to hold them accountable.

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February 9, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Trump proposed direct payments to consumers for health care, advocating for the elimination of extra taxpayer-funded subsidies. Policy experts weigh in on the viability and implications of this plan.

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February 9, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Experts find it challenging to decipher the new Trump health plan, which aims to lower drug prices with most-favored nation deals and reduce insurance subsidies, while also proposing a cost-sharing model.

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February 9, 2026 at 1:25 AM
In a tumultuous year, U.S. health policy has been reshaped under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign against chronic disease, challenging the government's stance on seed oils, fluoride, and Tylenol.

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February 8, 2026 at 10:25 PM