The Trump administration is readying to slash the HHS workforce again, according to seven people familiar with the plans who were granted anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the changes. The announcement could come soon.
On Tuesday, a group of senators sent letters to five telehealth companies that offer care through direct-to-consumer portals from pharmaceutical manufacturers Pfizer and Eli Lilly, interrogating their financial relationships. The questions seek to determine whether contracts between pharma and telehealth companies could violate the federal anti-kickback statute.
UnitedHealthcare is paying local police officers to patrol its corporate headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota, nearly every day, following the killing of its CEO Brian Thompson in December. UnitedHealthcare, the country's largest health insurer, has faced public criticism and customer frustration over issues ranging from insurance denials to cybersecurity threats, while Mangione has become a cult hero to some of the industry's critics. The company has previously said about the claims against it: "Highly inaccurate and grossly misleading information has been circulated about our company's treatment of insurance claims."
Republicans are looking for massive budget savings to meet their goal of fully extending President Donald Trump's 2017 tax cuts. This is a separate process from Congress' need to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government running by today or face a federal government shutdown.
Hospitals across the state are grappling with a persistent shortage of nurses, straining health care systems and patient care.
And Pennsylvania’s workforce shortage is among the most severe in the nation, with the state potentially looking at a dearth of 20,000 nurses by next year.
In response, as part of his 2025-2026 state budget proposal, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced a $5 million program aimed at reversing such dismal projections. The initiative would provide funding to hospitals that partner with nursing schools, reimbursing tuition costs for students who commit to a three-year work placement at Pennsylvania hospitals after graduation.