Democrat-Leaning Plan Takes Aim At Health Insurers With Proposed New Regulations

Healthcare initiatives being proposed like Patients’ Bill of Rights offer a roadmap for Democrats’ priorities, with midterms looming and a presidential election in 2028.

Trump Administration Is Favoring Medicare Advantage Plans For Seniors

Trump administration is considering auto-enrollment for Medicare enrollees in Medicare Advantage. This suggests a preference for the program over traditional Medicare.

A New Way To Target Metastatic Cancer

A lymph node–targeted delivery platform releases antibody therapy only in tumor-like conditions, strengthening immune attack on metastatic cancer.

Gene Regulation May Control How Long We Live

Cross-species research shows that RNA splicing patterns, not just gene activity, track maximum lifespan in mammals, revealing a new axis of longevity control.

Engineered Antibodies Pry Apart The Most Difficult Viruses

New structural insights reveal a clever new use of antibodies to treat and possibly prevent infections by on the of the world’s deadliest viruses.

Increasing Burdens Of Medical Debt And Bankruptcy Are Uniquely American

On top of the current financial burdens for those trying to pay healthcare bills, medical debt can lead to undertreatment in future across a spectrum of health needs.

Thus Far, Most Favored Nation Drug Prices Have Had Little Impact On Consumers

Despite a flurry of executive actions and rhetoric about their supposed impact, thus far most favored nation policies have had little effect on prices that consumers pay.

‘Medicare By Choice’ Plans Could Work, But More Details Needed

Medicare by Choice would make available Medicare-like health plans to everyone who wants such coverage. These would then compete against private plans.

Stopping GLP-1 Meds Could Undo Diabetics’ Heart Health

It’s widely known that weight regain is likely after discontinuing medication. But it’s the reversal of cardiovascular risk reduction that researchers found conspicuous.

Single Payer Isn’t The Only Alternative Healthcare System For The U.S.

Repealing the HMO Act is not on any politician’s agenda. But perhaps a better regulated, less heavily profit-oriented system of multiple payers could work in the U.S.