All news by author: Jonathan Cohn

For all their vows to cut "waste and abuse" in entitlements, they seem oddly reluctant to go after an obvious target.

The bill is partly an attempt to shape a coming political debate about the Affordable Care Act’s future.

His language and attitude did not indicate that he is treating the Texas outbreak with the seriousness it warrants

History shows trying to cut the program is politically risky. That doesn't mean Trump won't try.

Mass layoffs have hit departments whose literal purpose is to save money or improve health outcomes.

The effects of DOGE and potential cuts to Medicaid are likely to hit communities where Donald Trump is popular.

He's concerned about significant new tariffs and the discontinuation of support for electric vehicles

A recent watchdog report provides a harsh assessment of the events that have unfolded in the weeks following Trump's decision to suspend most foreign aid

A $4 billion cut in medical research funding will significantly impact Republican districts and states. At least one lawmaker from these areas appears to have taken notice

Even those PEPFAR programs operating must limit distribution of preventive medication, according to apparent State Department guidance.

Trump's choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services revealed the plan and may also have opened the door to a significant legal challenge

They are seeking an explanation as to why the agency removed data that was utilized for disaster relief planning, analyzing medical outcomes, and assisting vulnerable populations

It's not uncommon for presidents to emphasize executive actions during their second term, yet Trump's approach stands out as different

"The data is present," Republican Senator Bill Cassidy directly informed the nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services

During Senate confirmation proceedings, he mishandled the details regarding Medicare and Medicaid, the programs he would be responsible for overseeing as Secretary of Health and Human Services

A new directive from Secretary of State Marco Rubio says medical and humanitarian operations can continue, though the precise meaning of what's allowed remains unclear.

The policy is causing U.S.-supported organizations around the world to suspend or shut down some operations — and workers say the consequences are devastating.

Head Start providers logging into their funding system Tuesday found a message warning of delays because of "potentially unallowable grant payments."

Trump is withdrawing the U.S. from global organizations. However, when it comes to healthcare, Americans stand to lose significantly—potentially even their lives

His team at the Department of Health and Human Services has halted essential communications and gatherings just when public health authorities are concerned about avian influenza

Public health officials caution that withdrawing from the WHO, which Trump criticized for its handling of COVID-19, will make Americans more susceptible to health risks

Reforms of prescription drug pricing are finally taking full effect, just in time for Donald Trump and the Republicans to wreck them.

The Michigan governor, recognized for standing up to Trump, expresses her willingness to seek consensus, even though she has already cautioned against some of his major initiatives

According to Politico, a conservative leader has distributed a list of options, incorporating significant aspects from the unsuccessful effort to repeal Obamacare

The hope is to preserve a Biden-era program that's driven enrollment to record levels, while avoiding premium increases that could spook even some Republicans.