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Government shutdown enters second week over Obamacare subsidies
7. oktober 2025 Bilde generert av AI
The U.S. government shutdown, now in its second week, stems from a partisan standoff in Congress over extending enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits set to expire at the end of 2025. Senate Democrats have blocked Republican funding bills five times, demanding a deal on the subsidies, while Republicans insist on reopening the government first. Impacts include furloughs for over 620,000 federal workers and delayed pay for 1 million active-duty troops.
Undersøkelse av arbeidsmiljø etter ambulansemord i Härmänge
1. oktober 2025 Rapportert av AI
Etter det tragiske mordet på en 29 år gammel ambulansesykepleier i Härmänge, undersøker nå Arbeidsmiljøetaten arbeidsgiveren. Hendelsen skjedde under en utrykning og har utløst sterke reaksjoner knyttet til sikkerheten til helsearbeidere. Fagforeningen krever umiddelbare forbedringer i arbeidsmiljøet.
Culture clinic explores patient demands for unnecessary tests
In a recent MedPage Today article, a physician highlights how online information leads patients to request unneeded medical procedures. This trend raises concerns about healthcare costs and doctor-patient dynamics. Experts call for better communication to address misconceptions.
PCI volumes in US hospitals declined in 2022
1. oktober 2025Major stocks shift in midday trading on September 30
11. oktober 2025Trump unveils drug pricing deal with AstraZeneca
3. oktober 2025Federal judge blocks Idaho abortion ban in emergencies
5. oktober 2025Fewer seniors expected to enroll in Medicare Advantage next year
5. oktober 2025At least 170 US hospitals face major flood risks
4. oktober 2025Report examines barriers in transgender healthcare access
6. oktober 2025Tidligere sykepleier argumenterer for køpriorititet til uniformerte helsearbeidere
1. oktober 2025New York nurses reach tentative agreement averting strike
1. oktober 2025Physician critiques new Alzheimer's drug approval
Government shutdown reaches second week with IRS furloughs
9. oktober 2025 Bilde generert av AI
The U.S. government shutdown entered its second week on October 8, 2025, as Senate Democrats blocked Republicans' sixth attempt to pass a temporary funding bill. Nearly 34,000 IRS employees face furloughs, while essential operations continue amid a standoff over Obamacare subsidies. Political tensions escalated with heated confrontations on Capitol Hill and threats from the Trump administration over back pay for federal workers.
Humana previews higher Medicare Advantage star ratings
3. oktober 2025 Rapportert av AI
Health insurer Humana has provided an early look at its Medicare Advantage plan ratings, projecting an average of 4.38 stars for 2025. The company anticipates improved reimbursements as a result. Shares in Humana rose nearly 9% following the announcement.
Federal judge blocks expanded access to abortion pill mifepristone
A federal judge in Texas has issued a ruling limiting the FDA's approval of mifepristone, the primary drug used in medication abortions. The decision revives a long-standing lawsuit challenging the drug's safety and regulatory process. This comes amid ongoing legal battles over abortion access following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.
U.S. government shutdown enters third day with layoffs threatened
4. oktober 2025 Bilde generert av AI
The U.S. federal government shutdown reached its third day on October 3, 2025, as partisan disputes stalled funding efforts. The White House warned of widespread layoffs, while Democrats highlighted risks to healthcare programs for undocumented immigrants. Senate Democrats blocked a Republican funding plan, extending the impasse into the weekend.
Democrats face scrutiny over healthcare costs and immigrant benefits
2. oktober 2025 Rapportert av AI
Rising Obamacare premiums have put Democrats on the defensive, while a White House memo highlights potential $200 billion costs for providing healthcare to illegal immigrants under their plans. Political figures like JD Vance are citing evidence to challenge these policies amid ongoing debates.
U.S. government shutdown starts over ACA subsidies dispute
3. oktober 2025 Rapportert av AI Bilde generert av AI
The U.S. government entered a shutdown on October 1, 2025, as Democrats and Republicans clashed over funding for Affordable Care Act premium subsidies. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended the Democratic stance, refusing to accept cuts to the program. The impasse has halted non-essential federal operations amid warnings of health care disruptions.
HHS announces voluntary cybersecurity goals for healthcare
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released a set of voluntary cybersecurity performance goals aimed at bolstering protections in the healthcare sector. These goals address the rising tide of cyberattacks targeting patient data and critical infrastructure. Developed in collaboration with federal partners, they provide a framework for organizations to enhance their defenses.