<ѻý>'Uncertainty' Isn't a Bad Word: U.S. Agencies Must Tighten Up H5N1 Communicationsѻý> More effective and efficient public messaging is the need of the hour Jun 03, 2024
<ѻý>Mystery Illness Strikes Aircraft; Fauci to Testify; Michelle Obama's Mother Diesѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff Jun 03, 2024
<ѻý>After Grilling an NIH Scientist Over COVID Emails, Congress Turns to Fauciѻý> The former NIAID director set to appear before a House subcommittee next week Jun 01, 2024
<ѻý>Fauci's Private COVID Emails Requested; Death Penalty for Abortion? WHO's Cash Woesѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff May 31, 2024
<ѻý>What If Medicaid Enrollees Were Given Cash Instead of Insurance Benefits?ѻý> Having them buy insurance or pay for services directly would bring down prices, supporters say May 30, 2024
<ѻý>NIH Scandal Grows; Ancient Skull Shows Brain Surgery; Drugs in New York's Riversѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff May 29, 2024
<ѻý>Some Families With Private Health Insurance Still Need Financial Help, Study Saysѻý> Lower-income families spend one-fourth of their post-subsistence income on healthcare needs May 28, 2024
<ѻý>For Cancer Patients Facing Infertility, Access to IVF Is Paramountѻý> Legislation can ensure all health insurance plans provide coverage May 28, 2024
<ѻý>Congressman's Stroke; Warning on Bear Meat Consumption; Paralysis via Grand Pianoѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff May 24, 2024
<ѻý>More Money, Fewer Prior Auths Needed to Save Private Practices, Lawmakers Toldѻý> Medicare rates' failure to keep up with inflation is especially damaging, doctors say May 23, 2024
<ѻý>House Members Question FDA Officials on Lab-Developed Tests, Missed Deadlinesѻý> Agency official also seeks Congress's help with preventing device shortages May 22, 2024
<ѻý>Nutrition Experts Call on Congress to Advance 'Food Is Medicine' Movementѻý> Produce prescriptions, medically tailored meals improve quality of life, cut costs, they say May 22, 2024
<ѻý>Matthew Perry's Death Investigated; CDC H5N1 Surveillance; Trump Talks Birth Controlѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff May 22, 2024
<ѻý>Senators Mull Ways to Stop Patent 'Abuse' by Pharma Companiesѻý> Manufacturers of brand-name drugs will try every tack to delay generic entry, experts say May 21, 2024
<ѻý>What's Driving Healthcare Consolidation? The Answer May Surprise Youѻý> To compete with big health systems, small providers have to get bigger, expert says May 21, 2024
<ѻý>Senate Paper Mulls Options for Fixing Physician Pay in Fee-for-Service Medicareѻý> Regular inflation updates, getting rid of MIPS among the ideas discussed May 20, 2024
<ѻý>FTC Oversight of Pharmaceutical Sector 'Minimal' Over Last 20-Plus Yearsѻý> The agency pursued a handful of actions per year, allowed 61 of 62 mergers it challenged May 20, 2024
<ѻý>Revisiting 'Left Without Being Seen' Metrics in the EDѻý> The current system drives problematic decisions regarding how care is allocated May 20, 2024
<ѻý>When It Comes to Preventive Health, Play the Long Gameѻý> Proposed budget scoring legislation can boost disease prevention and drive cost savings May 18, 2024
<ѻý>I'm a Former Surgeon General and I Couldn't Believe My $10k Medical Billѻý> Everyone must be able to access necessary care without fear of financial ruin May 17, 2024
<ѻý>South Park Takes on Wegovy; Decapitated Doc's Killer Sentenced; Deadliest Superbugsѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff May 17, 2024
<ѻý>Want to Stay Safe From Bird Flu? Cook Meat at Recommended Temperature, USDA Saysѻý> No H5N1 has been found in the meat supply, but cooking meat well would kill it if it appeared May 16, 2024
<ѻý>Slovakian PM's Prognosis; Kate Middleton's Treatment; Drug Test Cheatingѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff May 16, 2024
<ѻý>HHS Suspends Federal Funding for Group Tied to Wuhan Labѻý> EcoHealth Alliance widely faulted for allegedly conducting gain-of-function coronavirus research May 15, 2024
<ѻý>HHS Task Force Launches Roadmap for Improving Maternal Mental Healthѻý> Report highlights need for national infrastructure and affordable, equitable access to services May 15, 2024
<ѻý>Clinicians at Legacy Health Move to Unionizeѻý> About 150 doctors, PAs and NPs plan to organize with an American Federation of Teachers affiliate May 14, 2024
<ѻý>Feds Say State Warehoused Kids With Mental Health, Developmental Disabilitiesѻý> Hospital admissions designed to last 1 to 2 weeks stretched out to over 100 days in some cases May 14, 2024
<ѻý>Celebrity Pathologist Who Argued Multiple Shooters Killed JFK Dies at 93ѻý> Cyril Wecht was involved in high-profile cases ranging from Elvis Presley to JonBenet Ramsey May 13, 2024
<ѻý>Blockbuster Drug Patent Thickets Signal 'Strategic Behavior'ѻý> Nearly three-quarters filed after approval, and most claims "peripheral" to active ingredients May 13, 2024
<ѻý>Lost in the Haze: What Would Rescheduling Marijuana Really Do?ѻý> If you are confused, you're not alone May 13, 2024
<ѻý>Avian Flu Update: U.S. Announces More Than $175 Million to Track, Contain H5N1ѻý> "The risk to the public from this outbreak remains low," HHS Secretary says May 10, 2024
<ѻý>New School Meal Standards: An Encouraging Step Towards Healthier Kidsѻý> The momentum coming from the federal government is promising May 10, 2024
<ѻý>Brain Worms Like RFK Jr.'s: Here's What to Knowѻý> About 2,000 people in the U.S. are hospitalized with neurocysticercosis each year May 09, 2024
<ѻý>RFK Jr. Explains Why His Voice Sounds Hoarseѻý> Spasmodic dysphonia -- not his brain worm -- is the root cause May 09, 2024
<ѻý>Steward Health Care Is Selling the 30-Plus Hospitals It Operates Nationwideѻý> Massachusetts Attorney General said her office has authority to review any proposed sale May 09, 2024
<ѻý>Pre-Approval Plan Proposed for Medicare Advantage Insurersѻý> "No prior authorization without prior authorization," Senate Budget Committee chair says May 08, 2024
<ѻý>To Prevent Rabies Spread, CDC Has New Rules for Dogs Entering the U.S.ѻý> Regulations were last updated in 1956 May 08, 2024
<ѻý>Medicare Hospital Trust Fund to Stay Solvent Until 2036, Trustees' Report Saysѻý> Projection is 5 years longer than last year's prediction May 07, 2024
<ѻý>Network of People Who Help Others Get Abortions See Themselves as 'The Underground'ѻý> "I'm put here to do this," says one activist May 06, 2024
<ѻý>COVID Vax Injuries Ignored? Obamacare for All Immigrants; Where Ticks Are Foundѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff May 06, 2024