<ѻý>Francis Collins Discloses His 'Aggressive' Prostate Cancer Diagnosisѻý> Former NIH director said he went public to "share lifesaving information" Apr 12, 2024
<ѻý>A Fourth of People Dropped From Medicaid Still Aren't Insuredѻý> "States who want to cover their citizens are going to have to do a lot of work to get them back" Apr 12, 2024
<ѻý>More Medicare $$ Needed to Pay Docs for Treating the Chronically Ill, Senators Toldѻý> Payment codes are underused because "the cost of billing them is itself unprofitable" Apr 12, 2024
<ѻý>MedPod Today: Anti-DEI Rep at Med Meeting; Private Equity Probe; Delayed Rankingsѻý> ѻý reporters offer further insights into these recently covered topics Apr 12, 2024 podcast
<ѻý>House Members Struggle to Craft Road Map for Future of Telehealthѻý> Lawmakers examine issues around reimbursement, licensure, and patient choice Apr 11, 2024
<ѻý>Justice Department Issues Final Rule to End the 'Gun Show Loophole'ѻý> "If you sell guns predominantly to earn a profit ... you must conduct background checks" Apr 11, 2024
<ѻý>Brain Injury More Severe From Falls at U.S.-Mexico Border Wallѻý> People with border wall falls were less likely to receive follow-up care Apr 10, 2024
<ѻý>Unraveling the MultiPlan Mystery; Charity Care Mismatch; FDA Panel Conflictsѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Apr 10, 2024
<ѻý>Biden Admin Imposes National Limits on 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Waterѻý> Most important action the EPA has ever taken on PFAS, says agency administrator Apr 10, 2024
<ѻý>Arizona Can Enforce 1864 Law Criminalizing Nearly All Abortions, Court Saysѻý> Only exception is for when the mother's life is at stake Apr 10, 2024
<ѻý>More Health Systems Likely to Drop Out of Medicare Advantage, Analyst Predictsѻý> Claims denials, prior authorizations are just some of the reasons, he says Apr 10, 2024
<ѻý>Cancer Warnings on Booze; Rats, Roaches in Hospitals; Barefoot Pharma Workersѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Apr 10, 2024
<ѻý>Anti-DEI Initiatives in Medicine Harm Us Allѻý> In pursuit of equality and better patient outcomes, these programs must be supported Apr 09, 2024
<ѻý>New WIC Rules Include More Money for Fruits, Veggies, and Expand Food Choicesѻý> Update did not add peanut products to foods allowed, a request by top allergists Apr 09, 2024
<ѻý>Senator Scrutinizes Physician Staffing Firms and Their Private Equity Ownersѻý> Homeland Security Committee Chair asks for information on physician staffing and patient safety Apr 08, 2024
<ѻý>Medicare Can Cover Anti-Obesity Drugs for Heart Disease -- But at What Cost?ѻý> Intense demand coupled with high costs may place pressures on CMS for years to come Apr 08, 2024
<ѻý>Trump Declines to Endorse a National Abortion Banѻý> Former president says decisions should be left to the states Apr 08, 2024
<ѻý>Despite Pushback, Anti-DEI Congressman to Speak at Medical Meetingѻý> ACEP maintains it values "a diverse and representative emergency physician workforce" Apr 05, 2024
<ѻý>Physicians Are No More Likely to Be Politically Active Than Non-Physiciansѻý> Why physicians are not more politically involved should be further investigated, researchers say Apr 05, 2024
<ѻý>Pointing Fingers at Big Pharma Won't Solve Our Drug Cost Problemѻý> Policymakers must work together to overhaul systemic problems in the healthcare system Apr 05, 2024
<ѻý>Victory Over Big Pharma Will Take More Than the IRAѻý> We need policies to address high launch prices and anti-competitive patent practices Apr 04, 2024
<ѻý>FDA OKs Injectable Antibiotic for Three Different Usesѻý> Ceftobiprole was at least comparable to currently used medications in studies Apr 03, 2024
<ѻý>Senate Hearing Tackles Private Equity's Impact on Healthcare Amid Steward Sagaѻý> Senators propose legislation so PE cannot 'loot one business after another' Apr 03, 2024
<ѻý>Yes, Congress Finally Funded Health Spending for 2024ѻý> The measure signed by President Biden last month leaves HHS funding essentially flat Apr 03, 2024
<ѻý>Bird Flu: 'We Are All Over It,' CDC Director Saysѻý> A dip in routine vaccinations and a rise in measles cases also are on the agency's radar Apr 03, 2024
<ѻý>Defense Official Had Havana Syndrome Symptoms at NATO Summit, Pentagon Confirmsѻý> The condition is still under investigation Apr 02, 2024
<ѻý>HHS Cracks Down on Care Facilities for Failure to Turn Over Medical Recordsѻý> Office for Civil Rights fines two facilities that stalled on giving access for more than 100 days Apr 02, 2024
<ѻý>Are Federal Agencies Coming for Ketamine Clinics?ѻý> Compliance plans can help in the face of possible regulatory scrutiny Apr 01, 2024
<ѻý>HHS Clarifies Informed Consent Requirements for Exams Under Anesthesiaѻý> New guidance follows reports of medical students performing exams without patient consent Apr 01, 2024
<ѻý>5 Dead After Taking Supplements; RFK Jr. Taps Running Mate; Bird Flu in Cows Spreadsѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Apr 01, 2024
<ѻý>More Women Are Drinking Themselves Sick. The Biden Administration Is Concerned.ѻý> But change isn't something everyone will raise a glass to Mar 31, 2024
<ѻý>What Is Former CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Doing Now?ѻý> She talks to ѻý about life back in Boston and reflects on her time at CDC Mar 29, 2024
<ѻý>Are Trump Voters Predisposed to COVID Vax Side Effects?!ѻý> Well no, of course not, but they could be more inclined to report adverse events from the shots Mar 29, 2024
<ѻý>MedPod Today: IMGs Skip Residency? Butt Lift Gone Wrong; Medicine's Gender Gapѻý> ѻý reporters offer further insights into these recently covered topics Mar 29, 2024 podcast
<ѻý>Biden Administration Cracks Down on 'Junk' Health Insurance Plansѻý> Under final rule, insurers will have to spell out what these policies do not include Mar 28, 2024
<ѻý>Fauci: When Confronted With Misinformation, Stick to the Scienceѻý> Former NIAID director advises public health students on navigating politically charged topics Mar 27, 2024
<ѻý>Washington and New Jersey Are Reforming Prior Authorization. Is Your State Next?ѻý> Broad grassroots support can make a big difference Mar 27, 2024
<ѻý>Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Challenge to Abortion Pill Accessѻý> One of the main obstacles for the plaintiffs is to demonstrate they have the legal right to sue Mar 26, 2024
<ѻý>Medicare Debuts Another Primary Care-Focused Accountable Care Modelѻý> Primary Care Flex will pay ACOs a monthly fee to be given to primary care practices Mar 26, 2024
<ѻý>Out-of-Pocket Insulin Caps Boost Savings -- But Not Insulin Useѻý> Proposed national $35 insulin cap would help some patients, researchers say Mar 25, 2024