Health Care Reform
The Postal Service Health Benefits program, prescription coverage and Open Season 2025
The federal health care enrollment period is months away, but you can start preparing now.
VA to begin researching psychedelics as treatment option for veterans
Some evidence suggests the substances can assist with PTSD and depression.
The White House’s tech team, 10 years after HealthCare.gov
Mina Hsiang, the administrator of the U.S. Digital Service, was on the team that saved the flawed website supporting Affordable Care Act enrollment 10 years ago. Now, she leads the tech team born from that crisis.
VA deploys medical units around the country to treat homeless vets
The number of homeless veterans has decreased dramatically over the last 15 years.
VA Says Its Renewed Infrastructure Review Will Focus on Building First
Closures could still come, but that will be a "secondary matter."
VA to Offer Abortions in Limited Cases
In a policy reversal, the department is following the Dobbs decision by allowing VA doctors to terminate pregnancies caused by rape or incest, or that threaten the mother's life.
The Biden Administration and USPS Offer a First Glimpse of a Postal-Only Health Benefits System
The agencies are seeking to answer early questions, though they still have time to sort out details.
After a Long Delay, Congress Approves a Bill to Provide Care to More Vets, Grow VA Workforce and Establish New Facilities
The measure to spend nearly $6 billion on new workforce incentives, while authorizing 31 new facilities, now heads to President Biden for his signature.
VA Is 'Closely Watching' the Fate of Abortion Access as It Weighs Offering the Service
The leader of the largest hospital network in the country says he has the authority to change the department's policy.
A New Office Seeks to Improve the Health and Wellness of DHS Employees and Detainees
The announcement follows several scandals involving the Homeland Security Department's ability to provide care.
Senators Spike a Plan to Close Hundreds of VA Facilities and Displace Thousands of Workers
The bipartisan group won't allow votes on nominees to serve on a controversial commission.
Six Big Government Success Stories of the Last Two Decades
Often, it’s not what government has accomplished that’s significant, but what it has prevented from happening.
Congress Closes in on a Nearly $7B Investment in the VA Workforce and New Facilities
Pay raises, student loan repayment and new recruiting tools are part of the sweeping package as lawmakers prepare VA for a surge of new patients.
'It's Life Shattering:' Employees and Lawmakers Denounce VA's Efforts to Shutter Facilities
The department is telling employees not to panic, but the message is not getting through.
The VA Proposes Closing a Dozen Hospitals, and Using Pay to Attract Workers to New Locations
Department also recommends closing 172 outpatient clinics, though it would build new nursing homes, hospitals and other health care facilities as well.
Biden Administration Punts on Deadline to Recommend Sweeping Changes to VA Health Care
Initial proposals for VA's BRAC-style review delayed due to COVID-19 case surge.
Survey: Americans Have Low Trust in the Federal Government, But Believe It Has Potential To Help With Health Care and Technology
“Most believe the government’s role in improving lives will stay the same or increase over the next 10 years,” the results found.
Indian Health Service Seeks to Reverse Longstanding Shortfalls With Staffing Surge
Agency will use COVID-19 relief funds for "game-changer" hiring push.
Biden Signals He Wants to Expand VA's Footprint, Misses Deadline to Nominate Commissioners to Review It
White House is pushing big investment in veterans' medical facilities as commission initially designed to recommend consolidations takes shape.
VA Is at a Crossroads As It Kicks Off BRAC-Style Review of Medical Facilities
A commission could soon recommend closures of VA medical facilities, or call for more of them.
