7 Health Issues On The Ballot In The 2026 Midterms

A doctor writes a guide to the seven health issues voters care about most in the 2026 midterms, from health costs and ACA premiums to Medicaid, fraud and abortion.

7 Healthcare Issues On The Ballot In The 2026 Midterms

A doctor writes a guide to the seven health issues voters care about most in the 2026 midterms, from health costs and ACA premiums to Medicaid, fraud and abortion.

Patients Have A Seat At The Table. Do They Have A Vote?

At Health Datapalooza, patient advocates explore how healthcare can move beyond a seat at the table to recognize expertise and give patients meaningful influence.

Three Weeks From Broke, He Watched ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’

Mike Collette’s CFO said PatientPoint was three weeks from shutdown. Here’s how he built a point-of-care giant and later bought the rival that fooled investors.

The Medical Mystery Behind A Stunning Heart Disease Trial Failure

Drug developers have designed therapies to reduce the cholesterol-carrying molecule Lp(a), which is associated with heart disease, but a trial has left experts stumped.

Reese’s Rules Halloween: Here’s What To Know About Peanut Allergies

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups rank among America’s top Halloween treats, raising questions about peanut allergy safety during trick-or-treating.

She Pitched 60 Investors To Buy A Breast Screening Company

CiCi McMullen bought HerScan, which brings supplemental breast ultrasound to women in 48 states. McMullen was the only female bidder and pitched 60 investors to fund it.

Centene Reports Small Loss As CEO Says Health Insurer On Track For ‘Faster Recovery’

Centene reported a $71 million third quarter loss though much improved over the year-ago period as the health insurer gets a handle on costs dogging the industry.

Why This Palantir Billionaire Is Backing A Plan To Breed 30,000 Monkeys

Palantir cofounder Joe Lonsdale is investing in an animal testing company that aims to secure a national supply chain of monkeys for biomedical testing.