Surging COVID-19 Cases Are Overwhelming U.S. Hospitals
Health officials say many hospitals are in desperate need off additional staff.
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Oregon, New Mexico Order Business Closures Amid Worsening Pandemic
Both states are doing a two-week reset to try to slow the spread.
Supreme Court Seems Favorable To Keeping Parts Of Obamacare
Questions from justices suggest a reluctance by the court to overturn the Affordable Care Act.
The Affordable Care Act, Once Again, Has Its Day In Court
The Supreme Court is once again set to decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act.
Supreme Court To Hear Affordable Care Act Case
It's the third time the Affordable Care Act has made it to the Supreme Court, but experts think it's unlikely justices will fully strike it down.
Doctor's Notes Will Be Made Available Electronically For Free
The new rules are part of a federal initiative to give patients easier access to their medical records.
Affordable Care Act Enrollment Begins Days Ahead Of Election
Americans in 36 states have until December 15th to enroll in government-arranged health care for 2021.
Medicare, Medicaid Will Reportedly Cover COVID-19 Vaccine
The Trump administration plans to announce this week that Medicare and Medicaid will cover the cost of a COVID-19 vaccine for millions of Americans.
Trump Administration Joins 30 Countries With Anti-Abortion Declaration
The Trump administration signed the anti-abortion declaration Thursday, joining 30 other largely authoritarian countries.
Health Care Marks Day 1 Of Judge Barrett's Confirmation Hearings
Democrats used opening remarks to focus on future of Obamacare health coverage for 22 million Americans while GOP touted nominee as highly qualified.
Health Official Says Vaccine To Be Ready In January, Not This Month
The official's timeline contradicts the president, who said a vaccine would be ready before the election.
Pres. Trump Unveils Health Care Plan With Similarities To Obamacare
The president said his plan expands affordable insurance options and reduces the cost of prescription drugs.
President Trump Signs Executive Order To Lower Drug Prices
It's a follow-up on a promise the president made in late July.
Experts Warn Of Looming Health Crises Amid Mail Delivery Delay
Millions of Americans could be at risk if their medication regimens are disrupted.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin. Rule On Transgender Health Care Protections
Block said a recent Supreme Court ruling preventing transgender discrimination in the workplace has thrown the rule's legality into question.
Arizona Sees Decline In COVID-19 Cases Following Summer Surge
Arizona is recording a drop in reported COVID-19 cases, but doctors warn that could change is people ignore safety measures.
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Russia Plans To Administer Mass COVID-19 Vaccination By October
Russia plans to be the first country to create a vaccine for the coronavirus but Dr. Anthony Fauci is skeptical testing is being properly done.
House Dems. Argue Trump Admin. Can't Be Trusted To Distribute Vaccine
Leaders from major vaccine makers told a House committee that expedited production won't sacrifice safety, but lawmakers worry about distribution.
23 Attorneys General Sue Trump Administration Over Changes To ACA
The attorneys general argue the changes violate the Fifth Amendment's equal protection clause.
Surprise Hurdles Slowed The Last Big Vaccine Race
As dozens of children died in the H1N1 flu outbreak of 2009, unexpected glitches delayed production of a vaccine.
Leaked Task Force Document Highlights Splintered Federal Messaging
A document for the White House Coronavirus Task Force shows 18 states in a so-called coronavirus "red zone", but it wasn't publicly released.
Study Says 5.4 Million Americans Lost Health Insurance During Pandemic
A study by a universal health care advocacy group says 43 percent of displaced workers lost coverage in states that rejected Medicaid expansion.
CDC Employees Accuse Agency of 'Acts Of Racism'
More than 1,000 workers are calling for the end of a "toxic culture" at the federal health agency.
Trump Admin. To Roll Back Transgender Protections In Homeless Shelters
The proposed new rule would role back the Obama-era Equal Access Rule.
WH Coronavirus Task Force Says Local Responses To Outbreaks Are Key
The task force is keeping an eye on 16 states where cases are rising. Increases in the rate of positive results raise the biggest red flag.
As Coronavirus Testing Ramps Up, Labs Struggle To Keep Up
Newsy has learned test results are backing up, sometimes taking days to yield results. But states are aggressively pushing to test even more.
Survey Finds Physician Assistants Lack PPE; Thousands More Sidelined
The American Academy of Physician Assistants took a random survey of the nation's PAs to gauge their experiences amid COVID-19.
Report: WH Order Will Require That Certain Drugs Be Made In U.S.
Bloomberg reports the White House is preparing an executive order to require federal contracts for medical supplies to go to U.S. manufacturers.
27M People May Soon Lose Health Insurance. What Are Their Options?
A report from Kaiser Family Foundation says roughly 6 million workers may not even have Medicaid or the ACA marketplace as options.
Newsy Analysis: Virus Testing Rates Vary By State
Rhode Island has the best testing rate of any state. Twenty states are clumped at the bottom with the lowest testing rates.
