Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care

One-third of Americans are cutting back on everyday living expenses — even skipping meals — and stretching their prescription medications so they can afford health care, according to new polling from the…

House approves 3-year Affordable Care Act tax credit extension

Washington — The House approved on Thursday a three-year extension of health care tax credits that expired at the end of last year, with a group of Republicans joining Democrats…

Records reveal Minnesota's long history with day care fraud warnings

A viral video has put a national spotlight on Minnesota’s child care network as allegations of widespread fraud swirl. Records show Minnesota has been trying to improve oversight of the Child…

Woman says "whole system feels as though it's failed" as health care premiums set to skyrocket

Tens of millions of Americans get health insurance through the Affordable Care Act and Congress has failed to extend federal subsidies that help cover the cost. Now, enrollees are seeing…

House GOP unveils health care plan, with vote on track for next week

Washington — House Republican leaders unveiled a plan Friday to address health care costs ahead of a year-end lapse to tax credits that will result in skyrocketing premiums for more…

Trump's new H1-B visa fees could leave rural health care as collateral damage

Bekki Holzkamm has been trying to hire a lab technician at a hospital in rural North Dakota since late summer. Not one U.S. citizen has applied. West River Health Services…

Schumer says Democrats will offer 3-year extension of health care tax credits

Washington — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday that Democrats will offer a clean three-year extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits for a vote next week, when…

With shutdown over, Senate focus turns to upcoming fight on health care

Washington — With the government shutdown finally in the rearview mirror, the focus in the Senate is turning to an upcoming fight over health care, with Democrats hoping to regroup…

FDA chief says warning labels deterred menopause care: "It's an American tragedy"

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will remove the “black box” warning labels on many hormone therapy drugs used for menopause and perimenopause symptoms — a major turnaround that’s likely…

Zohran Mamdani wants to make universal child care a reality in NYC

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani won his way into City Hall on a campaign that promised to make the city more affordable for working class residents. Part of those…

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