Two-thirds of Americans say government should ensure health care for all: poll
The poll comes as more than 22 million Americans brace for significantly higher health care costs next year.
Congress races to reach health care deal before ACA subsidies expire
With just days left before Affordable Care Act tax credits expire, House lawmakers are scrambling to finalize a health care package to avoid premium spikes for millions of Americans.
Senate blocks ACA subsidies extension: What this means for your health insurance
The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. Here's what we know.
CDC panel recommends changes to hepatitis B vaccine schedule: What to know
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
1 in 4 Affordable Care Act enrollees say they would go 'uninsured' if tax credits expire: poll
If Congress doesn't extend the ACA health insurance tax credits, premium payments are expected to increase an average of 114% next year.
Minnesota study backs birth vaccine for hepatitis B
Universal Hepatitis B vaccines at birth are safe, effective and essential, and eliminating them does not improve health outcomes or safety, according to a review by the University of Minnesota.
Daily pill slashes 'bad' cholesterol levels by 60% in yearlong trial
A new daily pill could reduce bad cholesterol levels by 60%, according to a new study.
Providence Swedish announces layoffs for nearly 300 staff in Seattle area
Providence Swedish plans to cut 296 positions across Puget Sound hospitals and clinics amid rising costs and economic pressures.
White House shifts focus to affordability
President Trump says he's fighting to make life more affordable for Americans, particularly small businesses.
Medicare premium hike for 2026 will cut heavily into COLA
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts hearing today
The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.
Menopause hormone therapy labeling changed under FDA
The FDA is lifting a serious “black box" warning from hormone therapies that are used for menopause symptoms.
Health Insurance Open Enrollment Begins
The start of the health care open enrollment period on Saturday brought news of significant premium increases for many Americans. Residents can shop for different plans and compare costs using the Washington Health Plan Finder website.
FDA puts restrictions on fluoride use for kids
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans begins today
The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.
Eli Lilly partners with Walmart to sell weight loss drug directly to patients nationwide
Access for Zepbound through the partnership begins in mid-November.
Lawmakers continue to negotiate ACA tax credits
The battle continues in the nation's capitol over health care subsidies that help a subset of Washingtonians buy health insurance on the state benefit exchange.
Lawmakers battle over ACA tax credits as health care premiums set to skyrocket
The ongoing federal government shutdown centers on health care, with Democrats pushing to extend expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits. These subsidies benefit approximately 220,000 Washington residents, and without them, the Washington Health Plan Finder warns up to 80,000 customers could face price hikes that may force them to drop coverage.
Most Americans worry about higher health care costs in 2026, poll finds
The prospect of paying more for health care coverage has people who either are insured or not worried about covering their medical needs.
All Rite Aid locations closed after bankruptcy filing
A pharmacy staple in America is officially no more.