In an encouraging start to 2026, the Trump administration has delivered Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) policy changes that dial back federal pressure on vaccination rate tracking, reducing how much federal healthcare programs push and incentivize high vaccination rates among patients through quality tracking and reporting.
Read More ‘Restoring Medical Autonomy’: CMS reduces federal push and incentives for high vaccination rates in reporting
Americans in five states who receive government help to pay for groceries will soon see new restrictions on soda, candy and other food items deemed unhealthy.
Read More 5 states to restrict candy, soft drinks and other unhealthy foods from SNAP benefit coverage starting New Year’s Day
The Trump administration formally launched the formation of the $50 billion rural health fund meant to “transform” rural health care by providing affordable, expanded access to care for Americans in all 50 states.
Read More Trump admin launches $50B rural health fund: ‘High-quality, dependable care closer to home’
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced two separate recalls this week involving cheese and a rice dish due to potential harmful bacteria contamination and an undeclared allergen.
Read More FDA issues 2 separate recalls over contamination with harmful bacteria and undeclared allergen
President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) officially designating illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemicals as weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
Read More Trump signs EO formally classifying fentanyl as WMD, directing agencies to concentrate efforts toward reducing imports
According to new report, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to add a “black box” warning, the agency’s most severe safety alert, to COVID-19 vaccines — potentially by the end of the year.
Read More Sources: FDA considering ‘Black Box’ warning for COVID-19 vaccines