<ѻý>In a Golden Age of Cancer Care, PBMs Are Holding Us Backѻý> We must stop predatory and destructive behaviors Aug 05, 2023
<ѻý>Jeanne Marrazzo Chosen to Succeed Fauci as NIAID Directorѻý> Selection praised by infectious disease groups Aug 02, 2023
<ѻý>House Lawmakers Clash Over Gender-Affirming Care in Youthѻý> Republicans say it causes long-term medical complications, Democrats say it's safe and effective Jul 28, 2023
<ѻý>Sen. McConnell Appears to Suffer Medical Incident During Press Conferenceѻý> Senate minority leader stopped speaking abruptly, was briefly led away Jul 26, 2023
<ѻý>Psychiatrist Held Patients Against Their Will? Patent Games; Abortion Paper Battleѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Jul 26, 2023
<ѻý>Is the U.S. Ready for a Nuclear Attack?ѻý> There's been a flurry of activity around medical countermeasures in the last year Jul 24, 2023
<ѻý>3 Dead in Listeria Outbreak; Flea Bite Ends in Amputation; Mandy Cohen's CDC Planѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Jul 24, 2023
<ѻý>Experts Demand Overhaul of Organ Transplant System During Senate Hearingѻý> Patient representative has "zero confidence" in change if UNOS remains involved Jul 21, 2023
<ѻý>Insulin Infusion Clinics Claim to Treat Just About Anythingѻý> But evidence is scant, and "treatment" resembles one done by company that went bust Jul 21, 2023
<ѻý>White House Drug Czar Releases Plan to Combat Xylazine-Laced Fentanylѻý> Strategy involves a "whole-of-government" response, says Rahul Gupta Jul 11, 2023
<ѻý>Here Are This Year's Largest Physician Groupsѻý> Largest group employs nearly 14,000 doctors Jul 06, 2023
<ѻý>Psychedelic Research: Experts React to FDA Draft Guidanceѻý> Feedback is mostly positive, but concerns arise around two-monitor recommendation Jul 06, 2023
<ѻý>I Am a Physician Face of Affirmative Actionѻý> The Supreme Court's ruling hurts, but still I have hope Jun 30, 2023
<ѻý>Threats to Democracy Are Threats to Healthѻý> This term, the Supreme Court brought some surprising, but good, news Jun 29, 2023
<ѻý>CDC Director Post Will Require Senate Confirmation Starting in 2025ѻý> Change will increase the position's status but also has its downsides, experts say Jun 28, 2023
<ѻý>What Has Mehmet Oz Been Up To?ѻý> Oz went silent on social media after losing his Senate race, but appears to be making a comeback Jun 27, 2023
<ѻý>Agent Orange Exposure Tied to Bladder Cancer Risk in Veteransѻý> Increased risk described as "modest," and no association seen with aggressiveness of cancer Jun 27, 2023
<ѻý>The Next CDC Director Could Learn a Thing or Two From Warren Buffettѻý> Restoring trust in the agency will require more than just science Jun 27, 2023
<ѻý>Should Hospitals Get Paid More Than Physician Practices for the Same Service?ѻý> Yes, because of their higher costs, said speakers at a hospital association event Jun 26, 2023
<ѻý>Malpractice Lawsuits Over Denied Abortion Care May Be on the Horizonѻý> But many hurdles await Jun 25, 2023
<ѻý>MACRA Gets Mixed Reviews at House Hearingѻý> Despite good intentions, it hasn't solved Medicare's physician payment issues, experts say Jun 22, 2023
<ѻý>A Year Later, Doctors Feel Impact of Dobbs Decision 'Every Single Day'ѻý> "Sometimes, I feel that I am not able to fulfill the Hippocratic Oath" Jun 21, 2023
<ѻý>The Supreme Court Delivers an Unexpected Win for Medicaid Recipientsѻý> An important accountability measure has been upheld Jun 17, 2023
<ѻý>Biden Picks Next CDC Directorѻý> Mandy Cohen has "proven track record protecting Americans' health and safety," the president says Jun 16, 2023
<ѻý>MedPAC Recommends Cutting Admin Fees Paid to Docs Under Part B Programѻý> The goal is to make providers more sensitive to drug costs, says MedPAC's director Jun 15, 2023
<ѻý>'We Need It Now': AMA Delegates Urge Public Health System Funding, Supportѻý> COVID-era funding is drying up as Medicaid rolls are shrinking Jun 15, 2023
<ѻý>AMA Declares Payment Reform an 'Urgent' Priorityѻý> Delegates to hold leaders accountable for progress Jun 13, 2023
<ѻý>Is Getting Test Results Online Right Away a Good Idea? Yes, Patients Sayѻý> But more resources should be available to help them when the news is bad, one expert suggests Jun 06, 2023
<ѻý>How I Became a Physician on Food Stampsѻý> Expanded SNAP work requirements will do more harm than good Jun 06, 2023
<ѻý>How a Medical Recoding May Limit Cancer Patients’ Options for Breast Reconstructionѻý> Many believe this would restrict women's options for surgery Jun 04, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Warns on Certain Forms of Compounded Semaglutideѻý> Some products may not contain the same active ingredient as the approved drugs Jun 01, 2023
<ѻý>House Passes Bill to Address Fentanyl Overdosesѻý> But critics say the HALT Fentanyl Act is the wrong way to approach the problem May 26, 2023
<ѻý>OTC Hearing Aids Are Here, but Are They Shaking Things Up?ѻý> The market is still sorting itself out, experts say May 25, 2023
<ѻý>Another Texas Hospital Under Investigation for Youth Gender-Affirming Servicesѻý> Attorney General Paxton announced probe into Texas Children's Hospital May 23, 2023
<ѻý>FDA 'Leans In' to Accelerated Approval for Rare Disease Drugsѻý> CBER director says "moment is tender for gene therapy," sees opportunity to "salvage" treatments May 19, 2023
<ѻý>Return of Rule Nixing Delivery of Rx Drugs to Medicare Patients Drawing Docs' Ireѻý> "It is endangering the lives of the oldest and sickest Americans," oncology group says May 18, 2023
<ѻý>Addiction Doc Urges Lawmakers to Rethink Methadone Prescribing Restrictionsѻý> Suicide prevention in traumatic brain injury survivors also on the docket during hearing May 18, 2023
<ѻý>Bill to Study Xylazine Passes House, Advances in Senateѻý> Measure does not address scheduling the drug, which is frequently added to fentanyl May 12, 2023
<ѻý>Senators Call Out PBMs, Drugmakers for High Prescription Drug Costsѻý> This "is a moral issue," Sen. Bernie Sanders said during the hearing May 11, 2023
<ѻý>As the COVID PHE Ends, Here's What Doctors Are Carrying Forwardѻý> Responses range the spectrum, from asking patients to mask, to not changing a thing May 10, 2023