Politics

A discussion about the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program with Adina Lasser, director of public policy and government affairs with the Alliance for Aging Research.

Congress could rectify the situation in upcoming spending bill or with pending legislation.

Legislators question Health and Human Services leaders about potential for wrongful disclosure of private health information.

Gallup, Emory University post findings about highest priorities for government leaders right now.

Agency logs national data for transition month between Biden and Trump administrations.

WSJ: Department of Government Efficiency examines payment and contracting systems.

AdvaMed points to supply chain risks if tariffs are applied to medical devices

Kennedy’s controversial nomination advances to a full Senate vote after a 14-13 party-line decision.

Meeting includes statements for and against Kennedy, known for vaccine skepticism.

Health care organizations react to president’s declaration on imported medicines and medical equipment.

A slideshow with statements of support.

Legislation could counter total 6.43% budget cut, but time is ticking away, doctors say.

Sen. Cassidy, a physician and HELP Committee chairman, was "struggling" with RFK Jr.’s nomination at the conclusion of Thursday’s confirmation hearing.

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee pressed Kennedy on past comments regarding vaccine safety, Medicare knowledge and drug pricing as confirmation vote looms.

Administration, advocates could find common ground with opportunities to improve health care for physicians and patients.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee for HHS secretary, clashed with senators over his views on vaccines, abortion access and health care finances in his first confirmation hearing.

President’s priorities are not changing, and there was to be no pause to Medicaid and some other spending programs, White House says.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to face senate confirmation hearing to become secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

White House says assistance going directly to people won’t be affected by temporary pause.

Survey identifies stark partisan divide in attitudes over vaccine mandates

Biden administration was criticized for not following through on flavored cigarette rule.

Anders Gilberg, senior vice president for government affairs with MGMA, joins us to discuss the second Trump administration and MGMA's policy wishlist.

AP-NORC survey measures approval ratings.

News outlets report opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccines, reproductive issues and more.

AP, Washington Post say order came down during President Donald Trump’s first full day in office.