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FDA ADCOMM 2024-2025 formula for COVID-19 vaccines over a photo of a syringe drawing from a vial.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Advisors Give a Hearty Thumbs Up to a COVID Vaccine Based on the JN.1 Strain

"Even with some variation, there's still reasonably good protection"

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

<乌鸦传媒>NIH Leaders Evade FOIA? Discovery of Counterfeit Ozempic; Device Battery Scam?

This past week in healthcare investigations

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<乌鸦传媒>Senate Holds Test Vote on Contraception Access

Democrats try to get Republicans on record amid an election-year push on reproductive rights

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<乌鸦传媒>Lawmakers Square Off on Impacts of Dobbs Decision

Each side at a Senate hearing painted the other as extremist

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<乌鸦传媒>Medicare Watchdog Seats Have Gone Unfilled for Nearly a Decade

Medicare, Social Security public trustees are supposed to safeguard reports' accuracy

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<乌鸦传媒>House Committee Divided on Whether Changes are Needed in 340B Drug Discount Program

Program's value undisputed, but some members say hospitals are taking unfair advantage

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

<乌鸦传媒>IRS Sues Controversial Doctor; Congresswoman Has Cancer; Caffeine and Teens

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<乌鸦传媒>Fauci Denies 'False Accusation' of COVID Origins Cover-Up

Republicans question his interactions with scientists who may have acted improperly

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<乌鸦传媒>'Uncertainty' Isn't a Bad Word: U.S. Agencies Must Tighten Up H5N1 Communications

More effective and efficient public messaging is the need of the hour

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

<乌鸦传媒>Mystery Illness Strikes Aircraft; Fauci to Testify; Michelle Obama's Mother Dies

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<乌鸦传媒>After Grilling an NIH Scientist Over COVID Emails, Congress Turns to Fauci

The former NIAID director set to appear before a House subcommittee next week

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

<乌鸦传媒>Fauci's Private COVID Emails Requested; Death Penalty for Abortion? WHO's Cash Woes

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<乌鸦传媒>What if Medicaid Enrollees Were Given Cash Instead of Insurance Benefits?

Having them buy insurance or pay for services directly would bring down prices, supporters say

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

<乌鸦传媒>NIH Scandal Grows; Ancient Skull Shows Brain Surgery; Drugs in New York's Rivers

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<乌鸦传媒>Some Families With Private Health Insurance Still Need Financial Help, Study Says

Lower-income families spend one-fourth of their post-subsistence income on healthcare needs

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<乌鸦传媒>For Cancer Patients Facing Infertility, Access to IVF Is Paramount

Legislation can ensure all health insurance plans provide coverage

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

<乌鸦传媒>Congressman's Stroke; Warning on Bear Meat Consumption; Paralysis via Grand Piano

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<乌鸦传媒>More Money, Fewer Prior Auths Needed to Save Private Practices, Lawmakers Told

Medicare rates' failure to keep up with inflation is especially damaging, doctors say

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<乌鸦传媒>House Members Question FDA Officials on Lab-Developed Tests, Missed Deadlines

Agency official also seeks Congress's help with preventing device shortages

A screenshot of Erin Martin, MASM, speaking during this hearing.

<乌鸦传媒>Nutrition Experts Call on Congress to Advance 'Food Is Medicine' Movement

Produce prescriptions, medically tailored meals improve quality of life, cut costs, they say

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

<乌鸦传媒>Matthew Perry's Death Investigated; CDC H5N1 Surveillance; Trump Talks Birth Control

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<乌鸦传媒>Senators Mull Ways to Stop Patent 'Abuse' by Pharma Companies

Manufacturers of brand-name drugs will try every tack to delay generic entry, experts say

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<乌鸦传媒>What's Driving Healthcare Consolidation? The Answer May Surprise You

To compete with big health systems, small providers have to get bigger, expert says

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<乌鸦传媒>Senate Paper Mulls Options for Fixing Physician Pay in Fee-for-Service Medicare

Regular inflation updates, getting rid of MIPS among the ideas discussed

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<乌鸦传媒>FTC Oversight of Pharmaceutical Sector 'Minimal' Over Last 20-Plus Years

The agency pursued a handful of actions per year, allowed 61 of 62 mergers it challenged

A photo of people sitting in a the waiting room of an emergency department.

<乌鸦传媒>Revisiting 'Left Without Being Seen' Metrics in the ED

The current system drives problematic decisions regarding how care is allocated

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<乌鸦传媒>When It Comes to Preventive Health, Play the Long Game

Proposed budget scoring legislation can boost disease prevention and drive cost savings

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<乌鸦传媒>I'm a Former Surgeon General and I Couldn't Believe My $10k Medical Bill

Everyone must be able to access necessary care without fear of financial ruin

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

<乌鸦传媒>South Park Takes on Wegovy; Decapitated Doc's Killer Sentenced; Deadliest Superbugs

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<乌鸦传媒>Want to Stay Safe From Bird Flu? Cook Meat at Recommended Temperature, USDA Says

No H5N1 has been found in the meat supply, but cooking meat well would kill it if it appeared

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

<乌鸦传媒>Slovakian PM's Prognosis; Kate Middleton's Treatment; Drug Test Cheating

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<乌鸦传媒>HHS Suspends Federal Funding for Group Tied to Wuhan Lab

EcoHealth Alliance widely faulted for allegedly conducting gain-of-function coronavirus research

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<乌鸦传媒>HHS Task Force Launches Roadmap for Improving Maternal Mental Health

Report highlights need for national infrastructure and affordable, equitable access to services

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<乌鸦传媒>Clinicians at Legacy Health Move to Unionize

About 150 doctors, PAs and NPs plan to organize with an American Federation of Teachers affiliate

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<乌鸦传媒>Feds Say State Warehoused Kids With Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities

Hospital admissions designed to last 1 to 2 weeks stretched out to over 100 days in some cases

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<乌鸦传媒>Celebrity Pathologist Who Argued Multiple Shooters Killed JFK Dies at 93

Cyril Wecht was involved in high-profile cases ranging from Elvis Presley to JonBenet Ramsey

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<乌鸦传媒>Blockbuster Drug Patent Thickets Signal 'Strategic Behavior'

Nearly three-quarters filed after approval, and most claims "peripheral" to active ingredients

A photo of a marijuana leaf lying on an American flag.

<乌鸦传媒>Lost in the Haze: What Would Rescheduling Marijuana Really Do?

If you are confused, you're not alone

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<乌鸦传媒>Avian Flu Update: U.S. Announces More Than $175 Million to Track, Contain H5N1

"The risk to the public from this outbreak remains low," HHS Secretary says

A photo of a little girl carrying a tray of food in a school cafeteria.

<乌鸦传媒>New School Meal Standards: An Encouraging Step Towards Healthier Kids

The momentum coming from the federal government is promising

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