The House Appropriations Committee and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions Committee held hearings to review the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. During the sessions, both Democratic and Republican members expressed concerns about funding freezes for research programs and significant staffing cuts. While several… (Eisen, May 14, 2025) #340B, #Budget, #Insurance Coverage, #Medicare Advantage, #Mental and Behavioral Health, #National Institutes of Health, #Public Health, #Women’s Health