Paige Winfield Cunningham
@paigecunningham.bsky.social
National health reporter for NOTUS. Formerly Washington Post, Washington Examiner, Politico.
The White House killed an RFK Jr. ad campaign. He can blame Kristi Noem. www.notus.org/health-scien...
The White House Killed an RFK Jr. Ad Campaign. He Can Blame Kristi Noem.
Trump officials abruptly canceled the health campaign focused on processed food and diabetes over cost and image concerns.
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Hi folks. I've been covering the spike in costs for ACA marketplace plans. I'm looking for individuals who had a marketplace plan last yr but dropped it this year b/c of cost and went uninsured. Pls email me at paigecunningham@notus.com if that's you. www.notus.org/healthcare/m...
Millions Dropped Obamacare in the First Month of Coverage
Marketplace enrollment from February illustrates the sticker shock felt after Republicans let enhanced subsidies expire.
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Still rooting over here for so many WaPo colleagues looking for work. Meanwhile, a personal update: I'm thrilled to be joining @notus.com next month! I'll keep covering this fascinating chapter in U.S. healthcare in a newsroom with fresh energy I can't wait to be part of.
I’m stunned and heartbroken. I’ve been laid off, along with so many dear colleagues. Making my way to The Post nine years ago felt like a dream come true.
NEW: American Society of Plastic Surgeons has become the first major US medical org to recommend against all youth gender transition surgeries. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
First major medical group opposes gender transition surgeries for youth
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons said doctors should delay gender-related surgeries until age 19, citing “insufficient evidence” that benefits outweigh risks.
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Exclusive: Illinois faces federal defunding for state law requiring abortion referrals www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
Illinois faces federal defunding for state law requiring abortion referrals
Federal health officials threatened to strip Illinois of federal health dollars over a state law requiring medical providers to refer patients for abortions.
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Breaking news with @lenasun.bsky.social U.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shots: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
U.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shots
The new strategy would no longer broadly recommend vaccines for flu, hepatitis A and B, rotavirus and meningitis. The Trump administration says this aligns the U.S. with peer countries.
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Sources inside CMS estimate that thousands of bad-acting agents and brokers are gaming Healthcare.gov. CMS hasn't terminated any this year despite promises by Administrator Oz to root out fraud. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Scoop: American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr. with @lenasun.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr.
HHS cuts key AAP grants, citing concerns about “identity-based language” and insufficient focus on agency priorities. The organization said the cuts could harm child health.
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