Trump executive order targets prescription drug prices
The order calls for lowering the price of insulin for low-income patients or people who are uninsured, as well as lowering the price of injectable epinephrine.
Groundbreaking for Grady's new freestanding ER
Grady Health System broke ground on a new freestanding emergency department in South Fulton.
Parents accuse Snellville hospital of negligence after daughter dies from severe allergic reaction
A Gwinnett County family is suing Piedmont Eastside Medical Center over the death of their 2-year-old daughter, Maya Getahun.
Candida auris, a deadly fungus, is on the rise in hospitals, senior facilities
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
CDC job cut protests continue; Rep. Williams joins demonstration
Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday morning.
Dr. Oz confirmed by Senate to run Medicare and Medicaid, managing care for millions
The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a party-line vote, putting him in charge of health programs covering nearly half of Americans.
Number of Americans struggling to pay medical bills reaches new high
A new Gallup study shows a record number of Americans—especially lower-income, Black, and Hispanic adults—are unable to pay for needed healthcare or medication, revealing deepening disparities.
Terri Schiavo: 20 years after her death, her case still shapes end-of-life debates
Twenty years after Terri Schiavo’s death, her case remains a pivotal moment in the national debate over end-of-life care.
Georgia's tort reform battle: Parents rally against proposed legal changes
The fight continues over proposed changes to how civil lawsuits are filed in Georgia.
Grady Health seeking feedback for new freestanding ER in Fulton County
Grady Health is planning to build a new freestanding emergency room south of Interstate 20, but they want to hear from the public first.
HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.
Nearly 80,000 federal health employees offered buyouts to resign
Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.
Americans borrowed $74 billion to cover medical bills in 2024, study finds
Millions of Americans admit that paying for health care expenses often means going into debt based on findings in a recent study.
Trump cuts to US medical research could slow breakthroughs, scientists warn of risks to patients
Scientists warn that Trump’s cuts to US medical research could slow life-saving treatments, delaying breakthroughs in cancer, neurological disorders, and other critical care.
What is the childhood vaccine schedule? A look at immunizations by age
The immunization schedule protects against 14 potentially serious diseases before a child’s second birthday, as recommended by the CDC.
CDC layoffs: Two fired employees among 1,300 let go in government overhaul
Two fired CDC employees break their silence. They believe their terminations were unfair and illegal.
Judge extends temporary block to NIH research funding cuts
A federal judge is continuing to block the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research funding.
Trump executive order aims to make IVF more affordable, White House says
The executive order aims to protect IVF access and lower treatment costs, according to the White House.
Which states have the most Medicaid recipients?
The federal program provides health coverage to more than 80 million people in the U.S.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.