Tag: Healthcare

FDA Testing and Safety of Wegovy and Zepbound

Wegovy and Zepbound have changed how doctors treat obesity. These drugs produce weight loss that rivals surgery: semaglutide…

How the US Government Reopens After a Shutdown

When a federal government shutdown ends, it is not an event. It is the beginning of a process.…

Finally Over: Why the Government Shutdown Is Ending

The federal government is on track to reopen after a 43-day standoff that became the longest shutdown in…

Guide to Medicare’s 2025 Annual Enrollment for 2026 Coverage

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is the single most important time of year for millions of Americans who…

ACA Healthcare Subsidies Guide: Who Qualifies and How to Apply

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010, represents one of the most significant reforms of…

Why Medicare Coverage for Hearing Aids Forces Seniors Into Private Plans

A reader writes to us: Why does the government force the elderly who are already on a fixed…

Local Government Employment Liability

Local governments employ millions of Americans, from police officers and firefighters to teachers and sanitation workers. As employers,…

Best States Ranked: Economy, Health, Education, and Quality of Life

The question "What is the best state?" sparks endless American debates. The truth is that the best state…

How Clinical Trials Work for Research and Drug Development

Clinical trials power medical progress. They are carefully regulated research studies involving human volunteers that determine whether new…

The National Debt Crisis and Potential Solutions

The United States faces a mounting fiscal challenge that affects every American: a national debt exceeding $37 trillion…

Government Employee Insurance: Federal, State, and Local Coverage

For federal civilian employees, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management manages benefits centered around the Federal Employees Health…

About the White House Doctor

Beyond the ever-present Secret Service detail, another figure remains close, a personal physician who shadows the leader of…