The White House has made it clear that Social Security and Medicare won't be affected by a proposed federal funding freeze. This freeze appeared to be off the table, after the initial OMB memo calling ...

Robert F. Kennedy, President Donald Trump's nominee for health and human services secretary, survives two heated confirmation hearings but still faces crucial Senate votes.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s long record of doubting the safety of childhood vaccinations persisted as a flash point for him Thursday in a confirmation hearing where senators, including a ...

RFK Jr.'s second Senate confirmation hearing focused on vaccines, Medicare, diversity, and science. Key Republicans were reticent to show support.

Shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals rose after Journavx, the company's oral non-opioid pain medication, received Food and Drug Administration approval. The Boston company's stock rose 4.3%, to $457.25, ...

Three U.S. Army soldiers were onboard a BlackHawk helicopter that collided with a passenger jet near Ronald Reagan Washington ...

The final round of committee hearings for Kennedy’s bid to be HHS Secretary was contentious from the start.

RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearings continue today as he appears before a second Senate committee. Follow STAT's live updates.

Senators grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on if and how he would reform Medicaid and Medicare during his first confirmation ...

President Donald Trump’s Day One executive order rescinding Biden-era Medicare and Medicaid price innovation programs signals ...

Medicare drug plans do not cover drugs for obesity but can cover the medication if prescribed for other reasons, such as reducing the risk or heart attack or stroke. The Biden administration has ...