<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>Most Cancer Drugs Granted Accelerated Approval Fail Confirmatory Trialsѻý> Only 43% showed clinical benefit within 5 years 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>Enhertu Gets Tumor-Agnostic FDA Approval for HER2-Positive Cancersѻý> About half of patients responded, duration of response as long as 19 months in three trials 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>More Bird Flu Spread; FDA to Allow Gay Men to Donate Sperm; 'Oatzempic' Trendѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Apr 05, 2024
<ѻý>Genetic Test for Opioid Addiction Risk Should Be Withdrawn, Experts Tell FDAѻý> Methodology behind AvertD DNA test questioned Apr 04, 2024
<ѻý>ALS Therapy to Be Pulled From the Market, Drugmaker Saysѻý> Patients currently using Relyvrio can transition to a free drug program, Amylyx said Apr 04, 2024
<ѻý>Factor D Inhibitor Wins Approval for PNH With Extravascular Hemolysisѻý> Danicopan significantly improved hemoglobin at 12 weeks when added to a C5 inhibitor Apr 04, 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>Oldest Man Dies; Fentanyl Easter Eggs; Lauren Boebert's Blood Clotѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff 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>Man With Chainsaw Assaults Hospital Staff; Havana Syndrome Case; Ozempic at Costcoѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff 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>Here's What OTC Continuous Glucose Monitors Can Do for Our Patientsѻý> FDA's approval may be a step toward greater access Mar 30, 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>Sotatercept's FDA Approval a New Chapter for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertensionѻý> Biologic should arrive on pharmacy shelves before May Mar 27, 2024
<ѻý>FDA Questioned on Elon Musk's Neuralink; OTC Pain Relief Warning; Easter Egg Safetyѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff 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>Overdosing on Chemo: A Common Gene Test Could Save Hundreds of Lives Each Yearѻý> Treatment can be deadly for enzyme-deficient patients; NCCN doesn't call for preemptive testing 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
<ѻý>FDA Again Tries to Ban 'Aversive' Shock Treatmentѻý> Agency proposed a new ban to eliminate shock therapy for self-injurious or aggressive behavior Mar 25, 2024
<ѻý>More Medication Prescribed for Self-Managed Abortion After Roe Fellѻý> While in-clinic abortions fell, many found other ways to access care Mar 25, 2024
<ѻý>Medical Misinfo Runs Rampant Online. The Gov't Must Retain the Right to Intervene.ѻý> Combating vaccine falsehoods and other inaccurate claims protects public health Mar 25, 2024