Health Policy
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HealthCDC Adds Detransitioning to Official Diagnosis Codes, Enabling Expanded Care
Aug 19, 2026
The CDC will recognize detransitioning in new ICD-10 codes for insurance and data collection, expanding access to care for those reversing gender transitions.
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ElectionsKennedy Touts MAHA Movement’s Influence Ahead of November Midterms
Aug 9, 2026
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the Make America Healthy Again movement will be pivotal in the November midterms, as MAHA-backed candidates notch primary.
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Courts & LawTexas Children’s Hospital to Open Nation’s First Detransition Clinic After Settlement With Paxton
Aug 7, 2026
Texas Children’s Hospital will open the first U.S. detransition clinic for minors under a settlement with Attorney General Ken Paxton, following allegations.
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HealthTrump Administration Ends Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Program
Aug 5, 2026
The Trump administration will end a temporary Medicare Part D subsidy in 2027, citing high taxpayer costs, as CMS says insurers can now price plans reliably.
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HealthFDA Commissioner Confirms Review of Abortion Pill Mifepristone Underway
Dec 10, 2025
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary announced a review of mifepristone will be released once completed, amid rising concerns over its safety and accessibility.
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HealthTaxpayer Funding of Transgender Medical Procedures Under Scrutiny
Oct 3, 2025
A look at state and federal coverage rules for gender-affirming care, how ACA subsidies interact, and where litigation stands as of October 3, 2025.