CMS’s WISeR model is active for selected Original Medicare services in Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Washington. Here is what it does, who it affects, and what patients should ask if care is delayed.
With U.S. measles cases at 2,030 as of June 4, 2026, now is a practical time to check who in your family needs one MMR dose, who needs two, and what to do if you are exposed before summer travel or camp.
CMS says a temporary nationwide Medicare bridge for certain obesity medicines starts July 1, 2026. Here is who may qualify, which drugs are included, what the $50 copay does and does not cover, and when ordinary Part D rules still apply.
A May 27, 2026 study suggests long COVID can be missed when health systems rely on diagnosis codes alone. Here is why estimates differ, what CDC says about diagnosis, and when to get checked.
The May 28, 2026 rule mostly changes how insurers and providers dispute payment after protected out-of-network care. It does not change the core No Surprises Act protections for patients at in-network hospitals.
FDA says Tazverik is being withdrawn from the U.S. market after new safety data showed a higher-than-expected rate of new blood cancers. Here is what patients and families should do next.
A new JAMA Pediatrics study suggests flu vaccination still prevents a meaningful number of cases in children ages 2 to 5. Here’s how the research worked, what it found, and what parents should know before flu season.
CDC’s measles tracker reported 2,030 confirmed U.S. cases as of June 4, 2026. That does not mean everyone needs an extra MMR shot, but some infants, travelers, students, healthcare workers, and adults in outbreak settings may need an earlier or second dose.
New HHS messaging about psychiatric prescribing and Reuters reporting about possible SSRI restrictions do not mean patients should stop antidepressants on their own. Here is what changed, what did not, and how tapering is usually handled with a clinician.
FDA has approved the first gene therapy for a rare OTOF-related hearing loss, but the eligible group is small and the evidence is still early. Here is what U.S. families should know about testing, treatment, and follow-up.
CMS says some adults on Medicaid may need to show 80 hours a month of work, school, service, or another qualifying activity starting in 2027. Here is who may be affected, what can count, which exemptions may apply, and why paperwork could get stricter in 2028.
Usually not. The new federal rule applies to certain Medicaid expansion adults, not every Medicaid enrollee. But if you are in the affected group, paperwork, renewal timing, and proof of an exemption could matter just as much as the 80-hour standard.
CDC closed the outbreak on April 30, 2026, but FDA’s advice did not end. Some recalled RAW FARM raw cheddar products carry 2026 dates and could still be in home refrigerators or freezers.
Most adults born before 1957 are generally presumed protected against measles, so an MMR shot is not automatically recommended for every older adult. But some seniors should still ask about MMR now because of healthcare work, travel, outbreaks, uncertain records, or an older measles vaccine that may not have worked well.
Being able to get by with dentures is not the same as eating well. Food avoidance, sore spots, weight loss, dry mouth, heavy adhesive use, or coughing at meals can signal a denture problem, a swallowing problem, or both.
If you get ACA premium help in 2026, a change in income, family size, or other coverage can create a bigger tax-time surprise than in recent years. The main reason: for tax years after 2025, the federal limit on repaying excess advance premium tax credits is gone.
The FDA says people using affected TRUE METRIX blood glucose meters should switch to another testing method if possible, but should not stop testing until a backup is in place. The problem is that one E-5 error code can mean either a test-strip problem or a glucose reading above 600 mg/dL.
A new federal Medicaid rule sets 2027 work-reporting standards for some adults in expansion coverage, but many people are exempt and state systems may differ.
A new U.S. study helps explain something many people notice after a move: your allergy pattern can change when the local pollen mix and pollen season change. Here is why that happens, how to track it, and when it may be worth checking in with a clinician.
A federal testing update on April 29, 2026 was broadly reassuring for the U.S. infant formula market. But a May 2 recall of three a2 Platinum lots still means parents should check batch numbers, stop only recalled tins, and call a pediatrician if vomiting develops.
A new FDA-posted safety action affects specific lots of Omnipod 5, DASH, and Eros pods. Here’s how to check yours, spot possible insulin under-delivery, and know when high blood sugar may be an emergency.
FDA posted two separate 2026 Omnipod safety actions. Here is how to check affected Pods, spot possible insulin under-delivery, and know when high blood sugar may be an emergency.
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