Democrat Lucas Kunce is trying to pin reproductive care restrictions on Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), betting it will boost his chances of unseating the incumbent in November.
Senate Veterans’ Affairs chair calls for more mental health care providers in rural areas
Citing ProPublica’s reporting on the barriers faced by veterans in crisis, Sen. Jon Tester asked VA Secretary Denis McDonough to increase the number of providers and ensure they are “in locations where veterans need them most.”
Edelman Trust Barometer finds fear of politics in health is rising
Hilton has become a high-profile advocate for getting tough on what she describes as the “troubled teen industry,” which promises to rehabilitate teenagers struggling with substance abuse, mental illness, and problematic behavior.
Conservative justices stir trouble for Republican politicians on abortion
This shifting power dynamic between state judges and state lawmakers has turned into a high-stakes political gamble, at times causing daunting problems.
‘We beat Big Pharma’: President Biden, Bernie Sanders tout drug pricing reform
President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders teamed up to push more efforts on drug pricing reform, including lowering the out-of-pocket cost of inhalers.
How national political ambition could fuel, or fail, initiatives to protect abortion rights in states
Jordana Barish, senior director of Sanofi’s allergy portfolio, discusses the recent launch of the Allegra Airways tool at South by Southwest. Plus, policy updates and our Trends segment.
5 healthcare takeaways from President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address
President Biden emphasized more drug pricing reform and highlighted his administration’s commitment to reproductive rights in the State of the Union address.
America worries about health costs — and voters want to hear from Biden and Republicans