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Congress leaves town until 2026 with no health care deal, forcing premium hikes
Four Republicans teamed up with Democrats to require a vote to revive ACA funds in the new year — but Senate Republicans say the bill is dead on arrival.
Nine drugmakers cut deal with Trump administration to slash medication costs
The agreement will lower the cost of certain drugs for asthma, some cancers, HIV and Type 2 diabetes, among other conditions.
Centrist Republicans revolt, signing a petition to force a vote on Obamacare funding
Four Republicans rebelled against Mike Johnson to give Democrats the signatures needed for a vote on extending the subsidies set to expire next year.
House Republican leaders ditch vote on ACA funding, all but ensuring premiums will rise
Speaker Mike Johnson said Republicans worked on the issue throughout the weekend but couldn't reach a deal with members who want the funds extended.
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Poll: Most are satisfied with their health insurance, but a quarter report denials or delays
A large majority of Americans, 82%, said they’re satisfied with their coverage in the new NBC News Decision Desk Poll.
Senate rejects ACA funding and a Republican alternative with premiums set to spike
Congress has no deal ahead of a Dec. 31 deadline to avoid hikes for some 22 million Americans who benefit from the funding.
House Republicans struggle to agree on a health care plan
The lawmakers vow to vote next week, but can't agree on what it should be. "The consensus is we need to come up with something," Rep. Ralph Norman said.
Senate Republicans plan vote on a health care alternative as ACA funds look likely to expire
The bill would approve new funds to boost health savings accounts, allowing Americans to purchase the lowest-tier available health insurance plans.
Cutting-edge surgery could fix a 12-year-old's scoliosis. Insurance says it's too new to cover.
Insurance considers the procedure experimental, but spinal surgeons say companies aren’t aligning policies with the latest medical research.
Senate Democrats will force a vote on a 3-year extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits
The legislation, which is all but guaranteed to fail because of widespread GOP opposition, is likely to become a key issue in 2026.
Former FDA leaders lambaste new claims about vaccine safety by agency's new chief
The former officials say the agency's plan to revamp flu and Covid shots could put "millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
