John Wilkerson is a Washington correspondent for STAT who writes about the politics of health care. He is also the author of the twice-weekly D.C. Diagnosis newsletter. WASHINGTON — Republicans’ first ...

Major rifts over key health care issues are at the heart of the federal government shutdown that began at the stroke of midnight on Oct. 1, 2025. This time around, the ACA continues to play a central ...

Health care is a consistently active area for policymakers on Capitol Hill. This alert highlights five health policy issues to watch as Congress returns from August recess. Further action on FY26 ...

Means highlighted the high cost of U.S. healthcare compared to other countries, noting Americans' shorter lifespan. He blamed the food industry and the prevalence of ultra-processed foods, ...

This year has brought significant changes to the healthcare industry, ushered in by the Trump administration and the recently enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Providers, insurers and health IT ...