Birth centers are unavailable in 10 states, and 39% of birth center births are self-pay, as licensing and Medicaid pay limit access, a report finds.

Nearly half of working-age adults were inadequately insured in 2026, and half went without needed care due to cost, a Commonwealth Fund survey found.

AMCP Nexus 2026 brings managed care leaders to San Diego October 26-29 to tackle Medicare negotiation, drug pricing policy, AI, and patient access.

Medicare’s GLP-1 Bridge program aims to expand obesity treatment, but eligibility hurdles and drug costs leave many seniors paying hundreds monthly.

At CHEST 2026, 3 speakers explained why respiratory medications stay expensive, assessed what recent federal, state, and industry fixes have achieved, and urged clinicians to use their voices on behalf of patients.

Infant flu protection from maternal vaccination varied by timing, while pediatric vaccination fell to 49.4%, experts report at IDWeek 2026.

Legal and clinical experts examined the US medical aid in dying framework, its limits, and ethical debates.

The pilot pairs grocery stipends and community health worker support with members who have unmanaged diabetes and unmet social needs.