Healthcare

On July 9, 2024, Congressman Dusty Johnson of South Dakota took a notable step aimed at reinforcing accountability within the Indian Health Service (IHS). He introduced H.R. 8955—a bill that...

In a step toward fostering greater understanding and respect for the cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples, the U.S. House of Representatives is considering a bill that aims to ensure that...

In a groundbreaking push to transform emergency medical care in the U.S., a new bill has rolled into Congress with ambitious plans to revamp how Medicare pays for emergency medical...

In a country where both advocacy and legislation surrounding reproductive rights remain weighty subjects, the introduction of H.R. 8985, known as the "Preventing Forced Abortions Act of 2024," marks a...

Deep within the cornucopia of legislative measures sprouting on Capitol Hill, there emerges the "Lowest Price for Patients Act of 2024" — a bill poised to tackle an age-old conundrum...

In an era where conversations around reproductive rights and women's health are becoming increasingly essential, a new bill, known as the "Stop Comstock Act," has been introduced by a coalition...

In an effort to tackle long-standing health inequities and chronic disease challenges, Senators Gillibrand, Butler, and Booker have introduced a piece of legislation titled the "Health Equity Innovation Act of...

In an effort to tackle long-standing health inequities and chronic disease challenges, Senators Gillibrand, Butler, and Booker have introduced a piece of legislation titled the "Health Equity Innovation Act of...

The soaring cost of prescription drugs has long been a sore spot for many Americans, often leading to difficult choices between medications and other essentials. But hope may be on...

In a noteworthy legislative proposal, a new bill introduced in the House of Representatives aims to safeguard access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) services across all states that receive federal...