CMA
Marshall Speaks On Dr. Oz To Head Up CMS
In the second part of an exclusive interview, Kansas Senator Roger Marshall speaks on the nomination of Dr. Oz to head up the center for Medicaid and Medicare.
cameron breckenridge
Dr. Oz Pledges To Improve Healthcare, Cut Costs At Senate Hearing
Dr. Mehmet Oz took center stage on Capitol Hill to prescribe his vision for the U.S. health care system.
Abril Elfi
Trump Convenes First Cabinet Meeting Of His Second Term, Announces Admin’s Future Plans
President Donald Trump held his first Cabinet meeting of his second term, congratulating his administration on their accomplishments so far, as well as standing up for Elon Musk and his efforts to root out government waste, fraud, and overspending — in tandem with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Amedisys Inc
US probes UnitedHealth’s Medicare billing practices, WSJ reports
The Justice Department has launched a probe into UnitedHealth’s Medicare billing practices in recent months, sending the healthcare conglomerate’s shares nearly 12% lower.
$340 billion
After Hours Of Debate, Senate Greenlights $340B Budget Blueprint Supporting Trump
The Senate adopted a $340 billion budget blueprint on Friday morning that will help increase funding for President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement, energy production and the military.
Business
Report: Social Security Chief Resigns Over DOGE Requesting Access To Recipient Data
The acting Social Security Administration’s chief stepped down from her role after multiple requests from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access recipient data, according to multiple reports.
Administration
Trump Admin Reviews Federal Spending: Loans And Grants On Hold
The White House will be pausing federal grants and loans to certain departments beginning on Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s administration begins to review spending across the board.
2027
15 Additional Drugs Chosen For Medicare Negotiation
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has picked 15 more drugs for Medicare price negotiation.
Andrew Witty
UnitedHealth Group CEO says complex US healthcare system needs to change
UnitedHealth CEO said that healthcare in the U.S. needs to be “less confusing, less complex and less costly” during the company’s first earnings call since the murder of Brian Thompson.