Government Shutdown: What’s Closed, Who’s Affected

RICHARD LARDNER / The Associated Press Jan 20, 2018 Many governmental operations will continue, but the longer the closure goes on, the more likely that its impact will be felt. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Trump Acts to Protect Religious Rights of Medical Providers

RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR / The Associated Press Jan 18, 2018 Creation of an office to address conscience complaints draws immediate criticism from Democrats, who say it could undermine the rights of women, gays and transgender people. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump’s Health Secretary Tom Price Resigns

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar and Jonathan Lemire / AP Sep 29, 2017 Price departs after disclosure of his travel expenses overshadowed the administration's agenda and angered the president. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Administration Guts Funding for Health Care Sign-Ups

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar / AP Aug 31, 2017 Programs promoting enrollment under the Affordable Care Act take a big hit; Democrats cry foul. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Questions Roil Over First ACA Enrollment Period Under Trump

Emily Wells / Truthdig Aug 8, 2017 Health agency responsible for administering Obamacare is keeping mum on key issues despite looming sign-up deadlines. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ecuador Guarantees the Constitutional Right to Health and Education for All Its Citizens

Staff / Truthdig Jan 17, 2014 Ecuador has progressed leaps and bounds in the past two decades, and is placing education and health at the top of its agenda. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Health Secretary Goes Begging to Insurance Companies

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig May 11, 2013 This is incredibly sad, outrageous or corrupt, depending on where you sit, but it is being reported that Kathleen Sebelius has been asking health insurers to help fund the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Proposed Rules Could Hamper Patient Protection

Staff / Truthdig Sep 18, 2011 Last year's health care reform law promised to address the problem of the hundreds of thousands of patients killed each year by professional error Outside groups were to be allowed to analyze hospital conditions and publicly report on the quality of care But new rules proposed by (more). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Free Birth Control Possible With Health Care Overhaul

Staff / Truthdig Jul 21, 2011 Health insurance companies may soon be required to provide women with free birth control among other services, as part of the health care law passed last year. On Tuesday an independent panel of health specialists released its recommendation concerning services under the law. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Gays Get Hospital Visitation Rights

Staff / Truthdig Apr 16, 2010 Addressing an important rights issue, President Barack Obama has written a memo ordering hospitals in the U.S. to grant to gay and lesbian partners the same visitation privileges already enjoyed by married heterosexual couples. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Colbert Drops the Act for Haiti

Staff / Truthdig Jan 16, 2010 In a rare moment of on-air candor, Stephen Colbert consults with Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius about the situation in Haiti and learns a very important texting trick that viewers can use to send money, now, to add to the earthquake relief effort. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Taps Sebelius for Top Health Post

Staff / Truthdig Mar 3, 2009 Let's try this again, shall we? Tom Daschle didn't make the cut, but President Obama has a new contender for secretary of health and human services. Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, who may be vulnerable to attacks on the abortion issue, faces a potentially challenging confirmation process. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )