FTC examines care providers for transgender youth, looking for feedback on a probe into claimed misleading practices.
FTC Investigates Gender-Affirming Care The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a public inquiry into whether healthcare providers offering gender-affirming services might be breaching federal consumer protection laws. This investigation began on Monday. In a recent news release, the FTC explained that they are conducting a survey to gain insights into how consumers might be […]
FTC reviews care providers for transgender youth, looking for feedback on investigation into claimed misleading practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a public inquiry to determine if gender-affirming healthcare providers may be breaching federal consumer protection laws. This investigation, announced on Monday, aims to gather insights into the potential misinformation or unsupported claims surrounding ‘gender-affirming care,’ especially as it pertains to minors. In a recent news release, the FTC […]
Florida Cuts Health Care Coverage for More Than a Quarter of Individuals
Changes to Medicaid Coverage in Florida In Florida, over 25% of individuals enrolled in major health plans have been removed from Medicaid over two years. After the pandemic led to an expansion of Medicaid, around 1.4 million residents in Florida have lost their Medicaid coverage during this unwinding process that is affecting states nationwide. The […]
They obviously don’t care about you
In today’s pricey economy, a lot of parents find themselves with adult children who linger in the home longer than they’d like. Some even end up letting go of staff, hoping it might help their kids learn to take charge of their own lives. Take one family, for instance. They have a 17-year-old still living […]
Texas Cuts 1.8 Million Individuals From Health Care Program
In Texas, nearly 1.8 million individuals have lost Medicaid health insurance coverage over the last two years, as reported by KFF, a nonprofit organization focused on health policy research. This loss in insurance is part of a broader national trend following the rollback of Medicaid coverage that was initially expanded during the COVID pandemic. A […]
Mom’s reaction upon discovering her baby died while in the babysitter’s care recorded on bodycam
A police body cam video captures a harrowing moment when a distraught mother in Illinois learns that her 10-month-old daughter has died while under the watch of a babysitter. The tense footage shows Branda Nichelle, visibly panicked, rushing into a Pekin home as officers were conducting their investigation following the discovery of her daughter, Sylvie […]
Senate Democrats seek clarity on funding for rural health care
Senate Democrats are seeking clarity on how the Trump administration intends to handle the $50 billion Rural Health Fund, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This inquiry follows reports suggesting that the fund was potentially designed to secure Republican votes. A letter directed to Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare […]
A Costly Health Care Crisis Is Ahead Unless Republicans Take Action
Senate Republicans Consider Expanding Biden’s Health Care Policy WASHINGTON – This week, Senate Republicans indicated a willingness to broaden one of former President Joe Biden’s key health care initiatives as the 2026 midterm elections approach, aiming to tackle rising insurance costs that might be politically damaging. The enhanced premium tax credits established under Biden’s American […]
A Costly Health Care Crisis Is Approaching Unless Republicans Intervene
Senate Republicans Open to Expanding Health Care Tax Credits Senate Republicans have expressed interest this week in broadening one of former President Joe Biden’s key health care initiatives as the 2026 midterm elections approach. The aim is to address potentially unpopular insurance costs that could affect their electoral chances. The increased premium tax credits from […]
Survivor files lawsuit against care home following deadly fire
Resident Files Lawsuit After Fatal Fire at Massachusetts Facility A resident of Gabriel House in Fall River, Massachusetts, has brought a civil lawsuit against the management of the complex following a deadly fire that occurred on July 13th, killing ten people and injuring numerous others, as reported. The resident, Stephen Oldrid, survived the blaze and […]