Fox-news/health/health-care

• Illegal immigrants rack up $1B+ in Texas hospital costs in FY 2025, total likely higher: report - Texas hospitals face over $1 billion in costs linked to illegal immigrants in first year of tracking, with 313,742 visits recorded under Gov. Greg Abbott's order.
• Democrats claim shutdown victory after GOP defections revive Obamacare fight - House Democrats, including Rep. Glenn Ivey and Rep. Ro Khanna, say 43-day government shutdown elevated healthcare messaging despite failing to secure Obamacare subsidies initially.
• Minnesota health care owner charged with years-long Medicaid scam topping $3M - Minneapolis man charged with $3 million Medicaid fraud through Guardian Home Health. He faces eight felony theft counts for allegedly billing for fake services.
• Covenant Health data breach affects nearly 500,000 patients - Covenant Health detected a cyberattack on May 26, 2025, but attackers accessed patient information starting May 18, prompting credit monitoring offers.
• Key Republican negotiator details bipartisan Obamacare fix as abortion dispute remains sticking point - Healthcare plan from bipartisan senators would extend premium subsidies, add income caps, and offer health savings account option backed by President Donald Trump.
• 17 Republicans rebel against House GOP leaders, join Dems to pass Obamacare extension - House passes bill extending COVID-19 Obamacare subsidies after Republicans break ranks, dealing blow to Speaker Johnson amid razor-thin majority.
• 9 House Republicans defy Mike Johnson, join Dems to advance Obamacare extension vote - GOP rebels deal blow to Speaker Johnson as nine House Republicans join Democrats to advance Obamacare subsidy vote despite party leadership opposition.
• Healthcare, economy and the 'One Big Beautiful Bill': Welcome to the midterms - The 2026 midterm elections heat up as Democrats target kitchen table issues while Republicans defend Senate control, as key races could reshape Congress.
• AI disclosure in healthcare: What patients must know - States require AI disclosure in healthcare as California, Colorado and Utah implement laws mandating transparency when artificial intelligence influences patient care decisions.
• Diabetes patients experience lower death rate with common medication - New research finds statins benefit adults with type 2 diabetes across all heart-risk levels, reducing deaths and serious cardiovascular events.