Trump is coming to Ohio to tout his drug program. Is there anything new about it?
Donald Trump plans a Cincinnati visit to promote TrumpRx, a prescription drug discount program critics say mostly repackages existing pharmaceutical coupons.
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Abortion rights advocates say new 24-hour waiting period bill conflicts with Ohio Constitution
Opponents told the Ohio House Health Committee that House Bill 347's mandatory 24-hour abortion waiting period conflicts with the state constitution, discriminates against reproductive health care, and places the heaviest burden on low-income, rural, and marginalized Ohioans.
Ohio’s annual abortion report attributes telehealth to rise in abortions
Ohio recorded 25,135 abortions in 2025, a 15% increase largely linked to telehealth prescriptions. State data shows complications remained rare with no reported deaths.
The new dietary guidelines signal a reset. Here’s what Ohioans need to know about protein and fat
The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize higher protein intake, fewer refined carbs, and whole foods, signaling a major shift in federal nutrition advice.
State Medicaid budgets will decline by $665 billion under new federal law, report finds
A RAND analysis finds federal Medicaid cuts under Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” could reduce state Medicaid budgets by $665 billion and leave 7.6 million fewer people insured by 2034.
‘What’s your plan for this pregnancy?’ Comfort, shame and a missed diagnosis
A national investigation examines nearly $500 million in taxpayer funding for crisis pregnancy centers and shares patient and physician experiences with the controversial facilities.
Trump’s cuts to Medicaid threaten services that help disabled people live at home
An Iowa family’s fight over Medicaid cuts highlights growing concerns that reduced federal funding could threaten in-home care services for people with disabilities nationwide.
Early prenatal care declines across US, reversing years of progress
A new CDC analysis shows fewer pregnant women are receiving first-trimester prenatal care, with sharp disparities by race and state as pandemic disruptions and policy shifts raise access concerns.
States try ‘public option’ Obamacare plans to reduce coverage costs
Nevada joins Washington and Colorado in launching a public option health plan, as states experiment with ways to lower premiums amid rising costs and expiring federal subsidies.
Amid drastic Medicaid cuts, Ohio Department of Health director lays out rural program funding plans
Ohio health officials outlined plans for a $202 million rural health award as $33 billion in projected Medicaid cuts threaten rural hospitals, maternity care, and long-term stability.
Increased mental health demands extend to Ohio medical professionals
Ohio faces rising mental health demand and provider shortages, while health systems expand support for nurses and doctors amid burnout and Medicaid cuts.
Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno has claimed the ACA didn’t save money. But is that true?
As ACA subsidies expire, Sen. Bernie Moreno blames Obamacare for rising costs. Data show slower medical inflation but growing coverage losses in Ohio and nationwide.
Federal authorities take big steps to rein in drug middlemen at center of Ohio complaints for years
A bipartisan federal law and FTC action aim to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, increase transparency and curb pricing incentives critics say drive up prescription drug costs.
Advocacy group says more than 113,000 Ohioans are now going without Affordable Care Act coverage
More than 113,000 Ohioans have left the ACA Marketplace after tax credits expired, raising concerns about rising costs, delayed care and long-term health impacts statewide.
Bipartisan bill aims to end health conflicts and bring down costs after years of complaints in Ohio
Sens. Josh Hawley and Elizabeth Warren introduced the Break Up Big Medicine Act to curb vertical integration by major health conglomerates, aiming to lower drug and insurance costs.
States that once led in child vaccination fall as they expand exemptions
Childhood vaccination rates are declining across the U.S. as 33 states fell below herd immunity thresholds in 2024-25, up from 28 before the pandemic. Mississippi and West Virginia lost their national leadership positions after introducing religious exemptions.
Bills cracking down on abortion pills advance in states that already ban most abortions
Nearly 200 anti-abortion bills introduced in 29 states target medication abortion access, with Indiana and South Carolina advancing legislation allowing residents to sue pill providers for $100,000 or more.
Rising health costs could shift midterm voters toward Democrats, survey shows
A new KFF poll shows 75% of voters say health care costs will impact their 2026 midterm votes, with majorities blaming Trump and congressional Republicans for letting ACA tax credits expire and driving up insurance premiums.
Ohio Department of Medicaid has yet to pay nursing homes up to $1 billion after court ruling
Four months after the Ohio Supreme Court ordered the state to pay nursing homes up to $1 billion in underpaid Medicaid funds, facilities have received nothing and may face tax bills on money they haven't been paid.
Youth mental health barriers still prevalent in Ohio, studies show
Ohio children struggle to access mental health care as 75 of 88 counties face provider shortages. New data shows 250 youth suicides in 2023, prompting legislative action through House Bill 7 to expand early childhood mental health services.
