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Trump administration’s definition of ‘medically frail’ unlawful, according to federal judge

29 October 2026 at 21:19
A federal judge Thursday ruled that the Trump administration’s definition of “medically frail” used for Medicaid is unlawful, issuing a temporary injunction on states having to determine medical frailty. U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns found in his ruling Thursday that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s definition of “medically frail” was “contrary to law” and…

Trump administration’s definition of ‘medically frail’ unlawful, according to federal judge

29 October 2026 at 21:19
A federal judge Thursday ruled that the Trump administration’s definition of “medically frail” used for Medicaid is unlawful, issuing a temporary injunction on states having to determine medical frailty. U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns found in his ruling Thursday that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s definition of “medically frail” was “contrary to law” and…

New World screwworm case reported in Arizona dog

29 October 2026 at 21:06
Arizona reported its first case of New World screwworm on Wednesday, making it the third state to be impacted by the parasite. The confirmed case was found in a domestic dog in Cochise County, Ariz., which shares a border with Mexico, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The state’s Department…

New World screwworm case reported in Arizona dog

29 October 2026 at 21:06
Arizona reported its first case of New World screwworm on Wednesday, making it the third state to be impacted by the parasite. The confirmed case was found in a domestic dog in Cochise County, Ariz., which shares a border with Mexico, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The state’s Department…

Make some medications more affordable by cutting one piece of red tape

29 October 2026 at 17:30
Congress is being urged to pass the Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act to reduce medication costs by removing the costly interchangeability standard for biologics.

Make some medications more affordable by cutting one piece of red tape

29 October 2026 at 17:30
Congress is being urged to pass the Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act to reduce medication costs by removing the costly interchangeability standard for biologics.

Airline groups push back on Ebola declaration requirements

29 October 2026 at 16:55
Interest groups representing major American and foreign airlines asked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reassess its new rules for foreign travelers over a record-breaking Ebola outbreak in Congo. The CDC issued a mandate last week requiring that all travelers to the U.S. certify they have not been in Congo within 21 days…

Airline groups push back on Ebola declaration requirements

29 October 2026 at 16:55
Interest groups representing major American and foreign airlines asked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reassess its new rules for foreign travelers over a record-breaking Ebola outbreak in Congo. The CDC issued a mandate last week requiring that all travelers to the U.S. certify they have not been in Congo within 21 days…

Watch: Bang for Your Buck — Get the Most from Your 2027 Medicare Benefits

29 October 2026 at 15:05
The Hill is thrilled to present the third annual “Bang for Your Buck: Get the Most from Your 2027 Medicare Benefits.” This year’s event is expanded in scope beyond prescription drug plans to address the most common questions about Medicare during open enrollment, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Healthcare costs and affordability…

Watch: Bang for Your Buck — Get the Most from Your 2027 Medicare Benefits

29 October 2026 at 15:05
The Hill is thrilled to present the third annual “Bang for Your Buck: Get the Most from Your 2027 Medicare Benefits.” This year’s event is expanded in scope beyond prescription drug plans to address the most common questions about Medicare during open enrollment, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Healthcare costs and affordability…

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