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Senate rejects plans to address sharp rise in health care premiums
The U.S. Senate failed to pass two dueling pieces of health care legislation today, leaving Affordable Care Act tax credits all but certain to expire at the end of the year. As lawmakers prepare for year-end recess with no agreement in sight, tens…
Intelligent Compassion: How AI Can Make Mental Health Care More Human
Stephen Sokoler, founder & CEO of Journey. Artificial intelligence is often seen as analytical, efficient and unemotional. Yet, when used thoughtfully, AI can actually make workplace mental health more human. In recent years, mental health at work…
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year. As Republicans and…
Live updates: Trump administration, health care vote and latest Venezuela news | CNN Politics
The Senate is expected to vote on dueling partisan health care proposals as an Obamacare subsidy is set to expire on December 31. Meanwhile, a coalition of European leaders are expected to meet to discuss ending the war in Ukraine as US tensions…
2025 Forbes Healthcare Summit
The 14th annual Forbes Healthcare Summit brought together some of the world's most influential voices in medicine, technology and policy for high-impact conversations on emerging pharmaceutical solutions, reimagined clinical models and bold…
Reflections on Receiving Mental Health Care
December 12, 2025 Seth Sandronsky Mental health services are crucial to our well-being. I think that most people will agree with me. As a union member, I support mental health clinicians employed at Kaiser Permanente, an integrated managed care…
The High Cost Of Low Funding For Behavioral Healthcare
Treating mental health concerns and substance use disorders is a high-value investment that yields tangible returns in healthcare savings, public safety, and economic productivity. America's mental health and substance use crisis isn't just a…
COMMENTARY: Shutdown fight masks real issues with health care
The recent federal government shutdown was an unnecessary political gesture. However, it did, albeit in a roundabout way, help highlight what is wrong with health care in this country. The debate this time was over whether to extend COVID-era…
Q&A | Muscatine Democrat Taylor Wettach talks health care, ethics reforms
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Iowan, Muscatine Democrat Taylor Wettach, who is running for Iowa's 1st Congressional District seat, emphasized strengthening rural economies, improving access to health care, and keeping corporate PAC money…
The Senate Only Just Realized That We're in a Health Care Crisis
The Affordable Care Act's subsidies are a few weeks from expiring. This is a crisis in the lives of thousands of our fellow citizens. It apparently was not a crisis in the United States Senate, at least not on Thursday. From Politico: Senators…
Americans' Challenges with Health Care Costs
Authors: Grace Sparks, Lunna Lopes, Alex Montero, Marley Presiado, and Liz Hamel Editorial Note: This brief was updated on December 11, 2025, to include the latest KFF polling data. It was originally published on December 14, 2021. For many years…
Obamacare is not key driver of health care consolidation
In a recent 'Meet the Press' appearance, Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) joined a growing number of Republicans who are speaking out against Obamacare. One of his lines of attack: that the Affordable Care Act fueled health care consolidation. 'What…
U.S. Senate to vote on future of affordable health care
U.S. senators on Thursday will vote on two health care bills addressing the future of affordable care, but many believe neither proposal will pass. Americans with health care under the Affordable Care Act can brace for more uncertainty in the three…
Subsidies for health care fail in Senate | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
WASHINGTON -- The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year. After Republicans and Democrats…
Trump administration live updates: U.S. Senate to vote on dueling health care bills; Indiana Senate to consider new maps
HEALTHCARE VOTES: The Senate is expected to vote on dueling health care proposals today. Majority Leader John Thune said senators will vote on a Republican measure that would allow ACA tax credits to expire and fund health savings accounts…
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