The economics of the U.S. health care system are broken It’s time for a budget that applies to all participants in the system (++)

The economics of the U.S. health care system are broken It’s time for a budget that applies to all participants in the system By Paul MarkovichNov. 2, 2026 Markovich is president and CEO of Ascendiun, the nonprofit parent company of Blue Shield of California, Blue Shield Promise Health Plan, Altais, and Stellarus. https://www.statnews.com/2026/11/02/american-health-care-costs-broken-economics-solutions/ The 4 biggest ways the midterms could change health policy, according to policymakers, lobbyists, and experts More than two dozen insiders spilled what keeps them up at night By Daniel PayneOct. 31, 2026 Washington Correspondent https://www.statnews.com/2026/10/31/midterm-election-tipping-point-healthcare-policy/

Viewpoints: We Could Slow Antibiotic Resistance With Just Two Steps; The US Needs A National Office Of Healthcare Affordability

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Research Sheds Light On Why Colon Cancer Is Trickier To Treat In People Under 50

Research Sheds Light On Why Colon Cancer Is Trickier To Treat In People Under 50 A study shows that cancer tumors in younger people could be more likely to metastasize and spread throughout the body because they are different on a cellular level, The Washington Post reported. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/public-health-110226/

Treasury Secretary Accuses Blue States Of Poor Healthcare Fraud Prevention

Treasury Secretary Accuses Blue States Of Poor Healthcare Fraud Prevention "Guardrails tend to be loosest in the Democratic states,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said at a Minnesota news conference, where he announced initiatives to combat fraud in the state that has been at the center of a healthcare fraud crackdown. The governor's office offered this retort: “Minnesotans can see through the timing. The state has been engaged in fighting fraud in the cases mentioned today for years.” https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/state-watch-110226/

Sutter Revises Plan To Replace California Hospital After Red Tape Prompts It To Seek New Site

Sutter Revises Plan To Replace California Hospital After Red Tape Prompts It To Seek New Site The health system is looking for another East Bay location to build a hospital that would replace the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, which would need a major overhaul to bring it up to safety standards, Modern Healthcare reported. Sutter Health's planned outpatient hub in Emeryville will still move forward. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/healthcare-industry-and-pharma-110226/

Florida Governor Could Pass New Vaccine Rules Before He Leaves Office In January

Florida Governor Could Pass New Vaccine Rules Before He Leaves Office In January Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing to reduce the number of vaccines children are required to receive prior to starting school. Florida Division of Administrative Hearings Judge David Watkins has consolidated two challenges to the proposal to be heard the week of Dec. 14. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/outbreaks-110226/

Still All-In On RFK Jr., MAHA Activist Endorses Dems Who Champion Movement's Policy Priorities

Still All-In On RFK Jr., MAHA Activist Endorses Dems Who Champion Movement's Policy Priorities Zen Honeycutt, who founded Moms Across America, talks with Politico about the disappointing moves the Trump administration has made that don't align with the group's push for healthier standards. “The Republicans were supportive of this MAHA movement, but most of the Republicans in office did not follow through with the promises that we were given," she said. Plus, more news about Tuesday's elections and the stress it puts on Americans' hearts. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/elections-110226/