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Senate Confirms Dr. Oz to Ovrsee Medicare and Medicaid
The TV celebrity doctor, a cardiothoracic surgeon, will take the reins at a time when the agency is facing cutbacks, especially for the poor, and scrutiny of its missions.The New York Times - 1d -
Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
During his confirmation hearing, Democrats grilled Oz about potential cuts to Medicaid and his advocacy to privatize Medicare.NBC News - 2d -
Republicans pass budget bill amendment aimed at protecting Medicaid, Medicare
Senate Republicans on Friday backed an amendment to their budget resolution aimed at protecting Medicare and Medicaid. The amendment, which passed 51-48 and was proposed by Sen. Dan Sullivan ...The Hill - 19h -
Medicare, Medicaid agency cuts jobs from minority health office, other divisions, as RFK Jr. guts U.S. health department
CMS detailed some of the specific offices impacted by cuts under Kennedy's broader plan to restructure the Department of Health and Human Services.CNBC - 1d -
Medicare won't cover anti-obesity GLP-1 drugs as Biden admin proposed
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Friday it will not be finalizing a rule proposed by the Biden administration that would have allowed Medicare and Medicaid ...The Hill - 21h -
Trump Rejects Proposal for Medicare to Cover Wegovy and Other Obesity Drugs
Administration officials reversed a decision made during the Biden presidency that would have given millions of people access to weight-loss drugs paid for Medicare and Medicaid.The New York Times - 20h -
Mehmet Oz confirmed by US Senate to lead Medicare and Medicaid
Former TV pitchman has close relationship with boss RFK Jr but regularly encourages Americans to get vaccinated. Former heart surgeon and TV pitchman Dr Mehmet Oz was confirmed on Thursday to lead ...The Guardian - 1d -
Senate confirms Oz as head of CMS along party lines
The Senate has confirmed Mehmet Oz as administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), making him the head of Medicaid at a time where its funding is at risk of being ...The Hill - 1d -
Dr. Oz takes the helm of CMS
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Oz takes helm of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump drops Medicare obesity drug proposal
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump officials reject Medicare coverage of anti-obesity drugs The Trump administration says it will not move ...The Hill - 21h -
Cutting Medicaid would force even more hospitals to close
Medicaid isn’t only beneficial for the low-income Americans who rely on it.The Hill - 5d -
Bid to strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid funds faces Supreme Court
South Carolina in 2018 moved to terminate a Planned Parenthood affiliate's participation in its state Medicaid program.CBS News - 3d -
Democratic senators call for investigation into assisted living facilities in Medicaid
Senate Democrats are calling on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a new review of how oversight is conducted over assisted living facilities that participate in Medicaid ...The Hill - 4d -
Justices divided over Medicaid 'right' to choose Planned Parenthood clinics
The battle over taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood takes center stage at the Supreme Court in a South Carolina dispute over Medicaid providers.ABC News - 2d -
Supreme Court weighs whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a South Carolina case over whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned ParenthoodABC News - 4d -
Widespread job cuts begin at health agencies
Layoffs began widely Tuesday morning at the Department of Health and Human Services as the agency sets out to cut some 10,000 full-time jobs as the Trump administration works to drastically shrink ...NBC News - 4d -
Where are the Cincinnati Bengals at with free agency? What Zac Taylor said
Bengals fans aren't going to like this free agency note from Zac Taylor.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Colts exploring OL options in both free agency and NFL draft
With uncertainty at right guard, the Colts are still exploring outside options through both free agency and the NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trump’s Dismantling of Minority Business Agency Could Hinder Job Growth
Supporters of the agency said its gutting could hurt minority-owned businesses that already face additional barriers to gaining capital.The New York Times - 4d -
Environment Agency orders review into tyre recycling after BBC probe
Environment Agency review waste tyre exports after BBC probe reveals millions sent to furnaces in India.BBC News - 3d -
49ers place in NFL hierarchy drops after slow free agency
A modest free agency period sees the 49ers paying the price in the latest batch of ESPN NFL power rankings.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Browns don't rule out a reunion with Joe Flacco in NFL free agency
As the Browns look to continue to overhaul their QB room, they may return to a familiar face in NFL free agency: Joe Flacco.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NFL execs with mixed feelings on Jaguars' free agency approach
Depending on which NFL execs are asked, there are varying thoughts on the Jacksonville Jaguars' approach to free agency.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Analyzing Packers roster post-free agency, pre-2025 NFL draft
Breaking down the Packers roster -- position by position -- post-free agency and pre-2025 NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NFL passes Steelers' proposed free agency rule change
The NFL approved a rule change proposed by the Steelers for free agency. Here's what it means and how it could impact offseason roster moves.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Eagles updated roster following first wave of free agency
With the slew of moves made over the last week, here's a look at where the Eagles roster stands following the first wave of NFL free agencyYahoo Sports - 3d -
Ravens updated roster following first wave of free agency
With the slew of moves made over the last week, here's a look at where the Ravens roster stands following the first wave of NFL free agencyYahoo Sports - 3d -
Collins 'concerned' budget language could lead to Medicaid cuts
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), who will be one of the Democrats’ top political targets in 2026, says she is “concerned” about language in the budget resolution that she fears could result in ...The Hill - 2d -
Dem attorneys general sue Trump admin over order eliminating several federal agencies
Twenty-one Democratic state attorneys general sued President Trump Friday over his executive order that aims to eliminate seven federal agencies. The suit focuses on three of those agencies — the ...The Hill - 1d -
Federal Health Workers Make Up Less Than 1% of Agency Spending
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggests that laying off thousands of federal workers would tame a massive budget. But nearly all of the agency’s money goes to hospitals, doctors and nursing ...The New York Times - 4d -
HHS staff to brief House committee following massive agency layoffs
House Democrats on the Energy and Commerce committee are demanding a hearing with Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Robert F Kennedy Jr. about the massive layoffs happening at his agency. ...The Hill - 2d -
National Security Agency chief dismissed, 'no real reason for why'
President Trump ousted the two top officials at the National Security Agency. NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube reports on the ouster and the lack of clarity from the ...NBC News - 23h -
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst clarifies 'urgency' statement, defends free agency strategy
The Packers GM responded to claims he was not aggressive enough in free agency and explained his previous call for "urgency" within the organization.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Bears GM Ryan Poles explains how draft approach has changed after free agency
Bears GM Ryan Poles explained how the draft approach at No. 10 has changed since the team's free agency moves.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Cowboys Headlines: Team still pre-draft shopping; how close did Dak come to free agency?
Cowboys fans learn how close Dak Prescott came to hitting free agency; Tet McMillan's old interview causes concern; is the team still shopping?Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Several federal agencies launch a new 'deferred resignation' effort to encourage workers to leave their jobs
WASHINGTON — At least five federal agencies are offering workers a new "deferred resignation" opportunity in the latest attempt by the Trump administration to slash the size of the U.S. government.NBC News - 4d -
Browns early 53-man roster projection ahead of 2025 NFL draft and after NFL free agency
How could the Browns roster shake out after their NFL free agency signings and ahead of the 2025 NFL draft? Let's take a look.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump drops Biden's proposal for Medicare to cover obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound
The Biden administration proposal would have significantly expanded access to obesity to millions of Americans but would have cost the government billions.CNBC - 22h -
CFPB, the consumer watchdog agency, under fire by President Trump, DOGE | 60 Minutes
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end.CBS News - 5d
