Supreme Court rejects legal battle over New York’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers

Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a legal battle involving New York’s now-repealed mandate for healthcare workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic. The dispute arose after the New York Department of Health issued an emergency rule in 2021 that required all licensed healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated against … Read more

Senators call for military healthcare program to cover autism therapy as a basic benefit

Less than 24 hours after NBC News reported on members of the military and retirees facing roadblocks in getting coverage for critical therapies for children with autism, Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., issued a letter Friday to Pentagon leadership calling for changes. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive … Read more

House Republican breaks with Trump, says ending Haitian TPS risks US healthcare ‘crisis’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., criticized the U.S. Supreme Court’s Thursday decision in Mullin v. Doe, which ruled that Syrian and Haitian nationals seeking Temporary Protected Status (TPS) could not receive judicial relief postponing the Trump administration decision to rescind their TPS while challenging Trump’s decision in court. … Read more

Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada

One issue will decide Steven Cohen’s vote for Nevada governor this fall: Which candidate can best protect him from getting kicked off Medicaid? Cohen is a 38-year-old Las Vegas resident with autism and has dual enrollment in Medicaid and Medicare. He said he’s very concerned that he could lose his Medicaid coverage once work requirements … Read more

Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds

Less than half of Americans could afford medical expenses and access to quality care last year, according to a new Gallup poll, highlighting mounting financial strain even among many higher-income households. The share of “cost secure” Americans — those who could afford access to quality care and pay for doctors’ visits and prescriptions — fell to … Read more

Mamdani touts massive taxpayer-funded investment for trans healthcare: ‘First step’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As part of the Pride Month celebration on Tuesday evening, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani touted the work his administration has done to expand services for LGBTQ+ communities, calling New York City a “haven” for people with alternative gender identities. In particular, Mamdani doubled down on promises … Read more

New Jersey Democrats advance bill criminalizing interference with abortion, transgender healthcare

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A New Jersey Assembly committee on Monday advanced a Democratic-backed bill that would criminalize individuals who interfere with access to transgender and reproductive health care. The Assembly Appropriations Committee approved the measure along party lines, clearing the way for a potential full vote in the Legislature later … Read more