NPR journalists are at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Join host A Martinez and correspondents Becky Sullivan, Brian Mann, and Rachel Triesman as they talk about what's coming up.
Congress has approved legislation for a funding fix that fully supports the World Trade Center Health Program and prevents a projected multibillion-dollar shortfall.
The White House on Thursday launched its TrumpRx discount drug website, offering a new option for people wanting to pay cash for prescription drugs instead of using insurance. Why it matters: The site is a key part of President Trump's efforts to lower health costs but isn't expected to significantly affect drug prices, since most Americans will likely have access to cheaper medicines through their health plans. How it works: The site features discounts that the Trump administration has negotiated with drug companies, including Pfizer , AstraZeneca , Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk . - People can't buy drugs directly from the site. Instead, it's a landing page with links that take them to pharmaceutical companies' direct-to-consumer…
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