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<乌鸦传媒>Presidential Election Puts the Affordable Care Act Back in the Bull's-Eye

The two parties' goals have stark differences

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Trump and Eugenics; Doctors Poised to Strike; Laced Pizza Sickens Dozens

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>PBM Math: Big Chains Get $23.55 for Blood Pressure Rx as Small Drugstores Get $1.51

Small pharmacies face deep financial disparities

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<乌鸦传媒>Approval of Bevacizumab Biosimilar for Ophthalmic Use Could Upend Low-Cost Anti-VEGF

Provision in drug act would prohibit repackaging Avastin, add millions to anti-VEGF therapy cost

<乌鸦传媒>EPA Imposes Stricter Standards to Protect Kids From Lead Paint Exposure

"There is no safe level of lead," said agency official

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<乌鸦传媒>Want to Fix ED Boarding? Try 'Surgical Smoothing,' Expert Says

And no, it doesn't involve doing surgery on the weekends, notes Peter Viccellio, MD

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<乌鸦传媒>Misinformation a Concern of Physician Advocates on Both Sides of the Abortion Issue

Anti-abortion and abortion-rights groups each decry tactics of their opponents

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<乌鸦传媒>Medicare Drug Plans Are Getting Better Next Year. Some Will Also Cost More.

A redesigned drug benefit will operate more like other private insurance policies

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<乌鸦传媒>IV Fluid Shortage May Impact Surgeries Around the U.S. for Weeks

Hurricane-related damage keeps sterile fluids factory shut down

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<乌鸦传媒>The Deathbed Regrets Voter Guide

Don't regret your vote

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<乌鸦传媒>Women in Ban States Are Getting Abortions at Similar Rates as Under Roe, Report Says

Out-of-state travel and medication via mail are main methods

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<乌鸦传媒>Hey Trump: It's Time to Release Your Medical Records

An informed electorate is essential in a fair election

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<乌鸦传媒>Biden Administration Proposes Expanded Access to Contraception

Private insurers would have to cover all prescribed contraceptives without cost-sharing

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<乌鸦传媒>The Cure to Gun Violence Begins at the Ballot Box, Not the Trauma Bay

The most impactful solutions extend beyond the clinical walls to the halls of government

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<乌鸦传媒>Women and Children First -- Or Not

A look at the presidential candidates' records on maternal and child health

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<乌鸦传媒>Doctors, Not AI, Should Authorize Treatments

A new California law shows the way

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<乌鸦传媒>As Election Nears, Trump Is Still Not Sharing Any Health Details

If elected, he would be the oldest person to become president

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<乌鸦传媒>Three States Renew Effort to Reduce Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone

Lawsuit aims to require three in-person doctor visits, bar drug's use after 7 weeks of pregnancy

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Pop Star Falls to His Death; Trump the 'Father of IVF'? Columbia Doc's Retractions

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Use of Prior Authorization Up in Medicare Advantage Plans, Senate Report Finds

Post-acute care services targeted for coverage denials

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<乌鸦传媒>Lawmakers Pan DEA's Leaked Plans for Telehealth

Meanwhile, a third extension of current rules is in the works

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<乌鸦传媒>Private Forums Show Canadian Doctors Struggle With Euthanizing Vulnerable Patients

Some doctors fear moving forward even with cases that meet nation's legal requirements

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<乌鸦传媒>Stop the Medicare Payment Cut and Pass a Permanent Fix, House Members Urge Leaders

The Medicare fee schedule is "inherently broken," says bipartisan letter from 233 members

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Docs Demand Trump's Medical Records; Anesthesiologist's Sex Crimes; Daily Loneliness

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Hospitals Unhappy With New Requirement to Report Bed Capacity and COVID Count

One group calls it "needlessly heavy-handed"

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<乌鸦传媒>Democratic Ob/Gyn Running for Open House Seat in Minnesota

Reproductive rights, cost of healthcare, and mental health central to Kelly Morrison's campaign

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<乌鸦传媒>A Look at Kamala Harris' Medical History

Veep in "excellent health," doctor says, with history that includes seasonal allergies, urticaria

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<乌鸦传媒>Election Got You Stressed and Anxious?

Here's how to maintain your composure when patients have differing views

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<乌鸦传媒>Poppy Seed Brew Triggers Morphine Overdose, Drawing Attention of Lawmakers

During harvesting and processing, the seeds can become coated with the opium

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<乌鸦传媒>Payments to Medicare Plan Brokers Need Reform, MedPAC Says

No preferential treatment should be given for enrolling people in Medicare Advantage, they argue

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<乌鸦传媒>MedPAC Commissioners Pan Some Medicare Advantage Plans' 'Extra Benefits'

Services cost Medicare an extra $83B in 2024; are debit cards and groceries really healthcare?

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<乌鸦传媒>Officials Scramble to Protect IV Supplies in Wake of Hurricane Disruption

American Hospital Association called on Biden administration to take more steps to ease shortage

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<乌鸦传媒>To Improve Indigenous Health, Expand Community Health Aide Programs

Ensuring care access for remote communities is essential

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<乌鸦传媒>CMS Unveils Sample $2 Generic Drug List for Medicare Part D Enrollees

But experts are skeptical the list would have much impact

INVESTIGATIVE ROUNDUP over an image of two people looking at computer screens.

<乌鸦传媒>'Make America Healthy Again' Crusade; Psychiatrist's Misconduct; Extreme Alpha-Gal

This past week in healthcare investigations

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<乌鸦传媒>The Project 2025 Promise: Worse Health and Climate Chaos

The outcome of the November election will have an impact for decades to come

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<乌鸦传媒>Supreme Court Declines Biden's Appeal in Texas Emergency Abortion Case

Decision is another setback for opponents of Texas' abortion ban

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<乌鸦传媒>White House Mandates 10-Year Deadline for Replacing Lead Pipes

Clean water is "matter of basic human rights," EPA head says

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<乌鸦传媒>Just What the Doctor Ordered: Civic Engagement Can Improve Community Health

The upcoming election is an important reminder of the value of voting

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<乌鸦传媒>Harris Correct That Trump Fell Short on Promise to Negotiate Medicare Drug Prices

KFF Health News and PolitiFact evaluate claims

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