Federal News
Stay informed on important federal policies, legislative changes, and healthcare updates that impact communities nationwide. We share key news articles to keep you up to date on the latest developments in healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, and public health initiatives.
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Mar 10, 2025
Top US health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most of the 80,000 federal workers responsible for researching diseases, inspecting food and administering Medicare and Medicaid under the auspices of the Health and Human Services Department were emailed an offer to leave their job...
by Amanda Seitz, Federal News Network
Mar 6, 2025
The State of Federal Health Agencies Is Uncertain
Can the Trump administration refuse to spend money appropriated through Congress by firing federal workers and canceling existing contracts? And if the courts say it cannot, will the administration obey those directives? That key confrontation crept closer this week as the Supreme Court weighed in, suggesting...
by Julie Rovner, KFF Health News
Feb 28, 2025
Health care coverage steps to consider for laid off federal workers
As layoffs continue as part of the Trump administration’s downsizing of the federal workforce, impacted employees will have some important decisions to make about their health care coverage after their last day...
by Mike Murillo, WTOP
Jan 22, 2025
Trump administration directs federal health agencies to pause communications
Amid a deluge of executive actions, the Trump administration has directed federal health agencies to pause external communications, such as regular scientific reports, updates to websites and health advisories, according to sources...
by Brenda Goodman and Meg Tirrell, CNN
