This article explores the two key beliefs shaping conservative health care policy in the U.S.: the idea that health insurance should be linked to employment and the view that having insurance isn't fundamentally necessary. It delves into the Republican rationale behind these positions, which often emphasize personal responsibility and limited government intervention.

Editor’s Note: Understanding these beliefs helps explain why Republicans often oppose universal healthcare or Medicaid expansion. It’s a peek into the ideological divide shaping U.S. health care debates—whether access to insurance is a right or a personal choice. If you’ve ever wondered why policy fights over Obamacare or employer-based coverage get so heated, this story sheds light on the core disagreements.

President Donald Trump has sent letters to over a dozen major pharmaceutical companies, giving them 60 days to lower prescription drug prices in the U.S. This move signals a direct push from the White House to address rising healthcare costs.

The article explores whether employer-sponsored health insurance plans will cover the cost of Covid vaccines this fall, addressing concerns about potential out-of-pocket expenses for individuals seeking updated shots.

More than 20 states, all led by Democratic governors, are taking legal action against the Trump administration over its push to slash Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood. The states argue the cuts would harm low-income patients who rely on the organization for healthcare services beyond abortion, like cancer screenings and contraception.

Former President Trump is pushing pharmaceutical companies to lower certain drug prices in the U.S. by September, though his administration hasn't clarified how it would legally enforce such a demand.

Sixteen states and Washington, D.C., are suing the Trump administration over its efforts to pressure doctors and children's hospitals to halt gender-affirming care for minors. The lawsuit argues that these actions are illegal and undermine medical professionals' ability to provide necessary care for transgender youth.

A group of 16 states and Washington, D.C., is suing the Trump administration, accusing it of pushing a de facto nationwide ban on gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth by pressuring hospitals and doctors to stop providing such treatments.

Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a plan to create a new health care records system aimed at giving consumers more control over their medical data. The proposal suggests a centralized digital platform where patients can easily access and share their health information with providers.