US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically…
Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that
WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicaid programs made more than $200 million in improper payments to health care providers between…
9 big pharmaceutical companies agree to lower drug prices for Medicaid
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that nine drugmakers have agreed to lower the cost of their prescription…
US signs new health deals with 9 African countries
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The U.S. government has signed health deals with at least nine African countries, part of…
Health care rises as a priority for Americans, poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Julia Dvorak is worried her 83-year-old mother’s emergency room trips for seizures are depleting her…
4 Republicans defy Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led…
Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor
LUXOR, Egypt — Egypt on Sunday revealed the revamp of two colossal statues of a prominent pharaoh in…
Major strike in Portugal impacts travel and services
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A strike called by Portugal’s two main trade union confederations brought severe travel disruption…
Senate rejects legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing…
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein halts Medicaid rate cuts amid litigation and GOP pushback
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein is canceling Medicaid reimbursement rate reductions he initiated…