Group 1 - A recent poll indicates that 1 in 6 American parents have delayed or skipped childhood vaccinations, excluding flu and COVID-19 shots, with 9% admitting to skipping core vaccinations like polio and MMR [1][2] - The primary reason for vaccine hesitancy among parents is a lack of trust, with 86% citing concerns about potential side effects and risks, while 12% mentioned insurance coverage issues or high costs [2] - The CDC emphasizes that the childhood vaccine schedule is crucial for saving lives and protecting children during their most vulnerable years [3][4] Group 2 - The Affordable Care Act (ACA) prohibits individual health insurers from denying coverage or charging higher premiums based on vaccination history [4] - Employer-sponsored health insurance can be more complex, as employers may impose premium surcharges related to vaccination status, particularly highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic [5] - Delta Airlines previously implemented a $200 surcharge for unvaccinated employees to offset COVID-19 treatment costs, which was later removed as case numbers declined [6]

Us now to discuss what we have been watching is NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent Julie Cirin, Dr. . Amos Shadalia, senior scholar at the John's Hopkins Center for Health Security at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, NBC News medical contributor Dr. . Vin Gupta, and MSNBC senior enterprise reporter Brandy Zadznney.Uh Julie, for those who maybe just tuned in at the top of the hour or are just joining us now, talk to us about the highlights from the hearing so far. Yeah, Anna. Well, I think it's import ...