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A photo of Monica Bertagnolli, MD from her nomination hearing.

<乌鸦传媒>Senate Committee Advances NIH Director Nominee to Full Senate

15-6 vote for Monica Bertagnolli, with chairman Sanders voting against the nominee

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<乌鸦传媒>Lax Regulation, Colorful Packaging, Draw Minors to Delta-8 Cannabinoids Online

One-third of distributor sites did not ask customers their age

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

<乌鸦传媒>Misinfo Removal Continues; New Meningitis Vax Approved; Long COVID and Menopause

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>House Members Mull Bills to Cut Red Tape and Improve Docs' Medicare Pay

But Democrats say they weren't given enough input in many of the measures

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<乌鸦传媒>Shady Medicare Advantage Plan Tactics Blasted at Senate Hearing

"It's a rip-off and it's got to stop," one Senator said

A screenshot of Monica Bertagnolli, MD speaking during this hearing.

<乌鸦传媒>Senators Grill NIH Director Nominee on Drug Prices, Gender-Affirming Care

Monica Bertagnolli, MD, makes her case during confirmation hearing

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<乌鸦传媒>The Case for a Yearly COVID Booster Shot

New analysis of Moderna's COVE trial looked at best time for boosters

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<乌鸦传媒>Have a Story About Private Equity Ownership? The FTC Wants to Hear From You

The agency wants to even the healthcare playing field, says FTC chair Lina Khan

A purple ribbon next to the words: October is DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

<乌鸦传媒>Opposing Gun Ownership by Domestic Abusers Is My Lane

Commit to speaking out during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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<乌鸦传媒>Trial Design, Treatment Options Spotlighted in Xylazine Conference

Clinical trials need to include more active users, researcher says

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<乌鸦传媒>Should 'Site Neutrality' Be Used to Set Payments? MedPAC Members Disagree

"I don't think 'site-neutral' is neutral," one commissioner says

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<乌鸦传媒>Coast to Coast, Kaiser Permanente Workers Start 3-Day Strike

Employees picket, complain of staff shortages, burnout, low pay, and low morale

A photo of a female healthcare worker preparing a COVID booster shot.

<乌鸦传媒>Clean Up the COVID Booster Mess by Returning to a Single-Payer System

We must reopen the door to easy preventive care access

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

<乌鸦传媒>AMA Too Woke? FDA Warns on Probiotics; Medicare Drug-Price Negotiation Moves Forward

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Lab Tests That Escape FDA Oversight May Come Under Agency Review

Agency proposes tighter oversight of laboratory developed tests

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<乌鸦传媒>Senator Dianne Feinstein Dies at 90

Accomplishments included helping pass assault weapons ban, ACA, protecting kids from phthalates

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

<乌鸦传媒>Dianne Feinstein Dies; Prison for Alzheimer's Fraudsters; Kaiser Strike Looming

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>OSHA Comes in for Both Praise and Harsh Criticism at House Hearing

Illinois lawmaker calls agency head "inept" during discussion of COVID vaccine mandate rule

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<乌鸦传媒>Obamacare Makes Surprise Cameo in Second GOP Debate

Fentanyl crisis, transgender care, and abortion also got some air time

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<乌鸦传媒>FDA Panel Overwhelmingly Rejects ALS Cell Therapy

Echoing concerns from agency reviewers, advisors can't find evidence of efficacy

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<乌鸦传媒>With Shutdown Likely, Policy Experts Weigh Health Risks

Food safety, innovation, and community health centers all could see trickle-down effects

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<乌鸦传媒>States Face Challenges With Medicaid and CHIP 'Redeterminations'

CMS officials flag problem with states' auto-renewal systems

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

<乌鸦传媒>Preventing Biden's Stumbles; Bruce Willis Aware of His Dementia? ABIM Prez to Retire

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

<乌鸦传媒>FTC Sues Anesthesia Group and Its Private Equity Backers

Companies accused of extracting "monopoly profits" while growing "monopoly power"

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<乌鸦传媒>Two Large Medical Groups Shun Medicare Advantage Plans

San Diego doctor groups latest to withdraw, citing low pay, prior authorization problems

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<乌鸦传媒>White House Opens Gun Violence Prevention Office

"We have to act, and we have to act now," says President Biden

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<乌鸦传媒>The White House Cancer Moonshot Is a Dud

We're failing to take simple steps to reduce one of the biggest causes of cancer

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<乌鸦传媒>Flawed Rules in No Surprises Act Hurt Doctors and Patients, Experts Say

Some practices are fighting to keep afloat, while patients are losing access to care

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<乌鸦传媒>Medicare Advantage Ads Should Look Different This Year

KFF examines past predatory ads as new CMS regulation goes into effect

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<乌鸦传媒>Want Better Health Outcomes? Check Out What Other Countries Do

Countries who outperform the U.S. system have three things in common, expert says

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<乌鸦传媒>Trump: 6-Week Abortion Ban a 'Mistake'; Capitol Doc Scrutiny; Immigrant Health Costs

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>No 'Silver Bullet' for Generic Drug Shortage, House Members Told

A total of 301 drugs were in active shortage last year

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<乌鸦传媒>A 'SAD' Story: Patient Stuck With $176K Bill After Medicare Policy Switch

CMS abruptly decided patients can self-administer Stelara -- even those with Parkinson's

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<乌鸦传媒>Drug Companies, Allies Fight Back on Medicare Drug Price Negotiations

They argue that the government is using coercion while claiming sellers have options

<乌鸦传媒>California Misinfo Law Is Destined for the Dustbin

Amendment repeals language, but licensing boards apparently had authority all along

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<乌鸦传媒>DEA Gets an Earful About Telehealth Prescribing of Controlled Substances

Proposed in-person visit requirements raises concern for psychiatry groups

<乌鸦传媒>How Vital Drug Shortages Happen

"Fundamentally, there's something broken in how the market works"

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

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Influence May Have Violated First Amendment; New 9/11 Victims; 'Elephant Skin'

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>U.S. Drops Virus-Hunting Program; Spicy Chip and Fatality; Lost Bladder Tumor

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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

<乌鸦传媒>McConnell's Medical Report; Mask Mandate War Brews; OTC Naloxone Hits Stores

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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