WeShare CEO Demands Tax Parity Legislation to Help Millions of Americans
Growing Calls for Tax Parity in Healthsharing Ministries The CEO of a leading healthsharing ministry is intensifying the call for Congress to pass legislation that would grant tax parity to the millions of Americans who utilize faith-based alternatives to traditional health insurance. Christopher Jin Highlights Inequities in Current Tax Law In a recent op-ed titled […]
Vance Teases ‘Great’ Trump Healthcare Overhaul
Vice President JD Vance on Thursday teased a “great” healthcare plan being developed by the Trump administration, promising that the goal is to significantly reduce costs for American families. Speaking during a fireside chat with Breitbart’s Matt Boyle in Washington, D.C., Vance addressed the high cost of premiums and the impending expiration of Affordable Care […]
Trump moves to restrict spending on pre-green card immigrant healthcare
The Trump administration is seeking to reinforce long-standing principles of migrant self-reliance by reinstating and expanding the public charge rule. This week, Homeland Security Department (DHS) officials released a new proposed regulation, set for publication in the Federal Register on Wednesday, which aims to restore broader discretion in evaluating applicants for permanent legal status. The […]
Moves Toward HCSM Tax Parity Receive Strong Support
Tax policy advocates Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) have come out in support of recent Senate legislation aimed at ensuring the financial viability of Health Sharing Ministries (HSMs) by establishing tax parity with traditional insurance. The backing follows the introduction of the Health Sharing Ministry Tax Parity Act by Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) earlier this […]
UCare Shutting Down Amid Massive Losses
Minneapolis-based nonprofit health care organization UCare announced Monday that it will wind down operations and shut down in 2026 after reporting significant financial losses, with fellow nonprofit insurer Medica taking control of some of its existing plans. The closure follows a period of financial instability for UCare, which was founded more than 40 years ago […]
Dr. Oz Provides ACA Update In CNN Interview
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz indicated Sunday that enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) may be extended, if moves are made on addressing systemic issues. Oz, speaking on CNN’s State of the Union, confirmed that “There are discussions around extending the subsidies, if we deal with the […]
Experimental Bladder Cancer Therapy Shows 82.4% Success Rate in Breakthrough Trial,
An experimental treatment method for a severe form of bladder cancer, known as BCG-unresponsive high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), has demonstrated significant success in a recent clinical trial, according to a report published by Fox News. This innovative therapy, called INLEXZO, may offer certain patients a less invasive alternative to radical bladder removal surgery. The […]
New Capsule Elcella Claims To Offer Natural Alternative To GLP-1 Drugs
Two UK-based enteric neuroscientists claim they have devised a natural alternative to pharmaceutical weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Mounjaro, focusing on the satiety hormone PYY. The invention, a daily capsule named Elcella, is designed to reset the body’s natural fullness signals by targeting specific cells in the lower gut, The Times reports. Dr. Madusha Peiris, […]
Study suggests longer walks may significantly boost heart health
A new large-scale study suggests that grouping daily steps into longer, continuous walks of at least 15 minutes may offer greater benefits for health and longevity than spreading activity throughout the day. The research, published last month, examined how patterns of daily physical activity are associated with risks for premature death and heart disease. While […]
UnitedHealthcare cuts back coverage for remote monitoring
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) has instituted a massive change to its coverage policies for Medicare Advantage (MA) members, significantly curtailing access to Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) services starting January 1, 2026. This policy shift runs contrary to the momentum of remote monitoring uptake and recent regulatory expansion of RPM under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Department […]