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January 19, 2026
In this week’s edition of health news across the states: 2026 health care trends to watch, U.S. nutrition guidelines shift back toward a pyramid, Advocates in Massachusetts look to reverse recreational marijuana legalization
Plus: Tom Ryan, AAHomecare: Restoring access to supplemental oxygen in Medicare
Health care in 2026 is poised for significant change, driven by technology, policy and emerging therapies. Artificial intelligence, federal legislation and GLP-1 medications are set to influence how care is delivered, how patients make decisions and how chronic conditions are managed. Understanding these trends can help providers, patients and policymakers navigate a rapidly evolving landscape.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services unveiled the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, marking a major shift in federal nutrition policy. Updated every five years by the Department of Agriculture, the guidelines influence school meals, military rations and other federally funded nutrition programs.
Advocates in Massachusetts have submitted about 76,000 signatures to push a proposal that would ban recreational marijuana statewide. The move could set up a 2026 ballot fight, potentially reversing a decade of legalization.
On April 10, 2025, Representatives David Valadao, Julia Brownley, Adrian Smith and Gabe Evans introduced the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act of 2025 (H.R. 2902) to address the well-documented patient access barriers to accessing supplemental oxygen, particularly liquid oxygen. The legislation would lock in the substantial savings Medicare has already obtained during previous rounds of competitive bidding and create a new payment methodology for liquid oxygen.
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