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

Cancer Patients Denied Care; DIY Medical Test Boom; Opioid Maker's Influence on Docs

This past week in healthcare investigations

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Biden Admin Advances Plan to Remove Medical Debt From Credit Scores

States also asked to expand efforts to restrict debt collection by hospitals

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The AMA Will 'Fight for Our Profession and Our Patients,' Says New President

Health system should "not get in the way" of providing good care, says Bruce Scott

A computer rendering of COVID viruses in front of the U.S. flag.

New Long COVID Definition Proposed by National Academies

Committee urges adoption, says it will aid in consistent diagnosis, documentation, and treatment

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Trump Tells Group That Wants to Ban All Abortions to Stand Up for 'Innocent Life'

Democrats want to make the issue a focus of this year's presidential election

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Sounding the Alarm: The Silent Epidemic of Suicide Among U.S. Veterans

We have a moral obligation to care for those who have served our country

A photo of an avian influenza antigen rapid test kit.

With Bird Flu Tests Hard to Get, How Will We Know When to Sound a Pandemic Alarm?

If government doesn't prepare to ramp up testing, U.S. could be caught off guard again

AMA over photo of the interior of Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, IL

AMA Passes Resolution Calling for Peace in Israel and Palestine

Delegates at annual meeting chose compromise policy over more divisive ceasefire resolution

AMA over photo of the interior of Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, IL

Outgoing AMA President to Physicians: 'This Is Why We Fight'

Equity, inclusion, Medicare payment reform have all seen progress with association's support

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'Uncertainty' Is Indeed a Bad Word: A Second Opinion on Pandemic Communication

Information should be presented to the public using a three-part approach

Lawrence O. Gostin, JD, LLD, and Sarah Wetter, JD, MPH

Here Are the Top Supreme Court Health Cases to Watch

A slew of cases this term could reshape health policy

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New Tricuspid Interventions Launched into 'Broken' System

Having the technology reach the right patients is a major challenge in the real world

A photo of Republican representative Erin Pare on the House floor of the Raleigh, N.C. Legislative Building.

North Carolina Lawmakers Add Health Exemption to Bill Limiting Masking

Senate passes bill, House to vote on Tuesday

Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

Man Sentenced in Physician Wife's Murder; Research Beagle Company Fined Heavily

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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

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"

A graphic from Safari Regenerative Therapy which reads: Get Over It! Stem Cells Work!

FDA Warns Company Making Stem Cell Products for Pets

Safari Stem Cell claims its products can treat a range of animal diseases, FDA says

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Surgeons, Trainees Experience Distress After Medical Errors

Female and racial minority trainees reported more negative emotions, self doubt

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

NIH Leaders Evade FOIA? Discovery of Counterfeit Ozempic; Device Battery Scam?

This past week in healthcare investigations

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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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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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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

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Physician's Contract Ordeal Reveals Flaws in Corporate Practice of Medicine Laws

"Not a single physician leader" could assist in contract negotiations

A photo if an anatomical model of the female reproductive system in front of a woman receiving an ultrasound.

Here's What I'm Looking For in an Ob/Gyn Residency: Comprehensive Training

Access to abortion training in all states can help prevent the growing gaps in women's health

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U.S. Lags Behind All Other High-Income Nations on Maternal Mortality

What have other high-income nations figured out that the U.S. hasn't about maternity care?

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

FDA Panel to Consider Which COVID Strain to Target in an Updated Vaccine

The KP.2 subvariant is now dominant in the U.S., FDA staff says in a briefing document

A photo of President Joe Biden walking in front of a graphic which reads: PROTECT AND BUILD on the Affordable Care Act.

Presidential Election Could Decide Fate of Extra Obamacare Subsidies

A Trump presidency could mean significant dips in ACA enrollment, policy analysts say

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Social Media Physician Endorsements Raise Prickly Ethical Questions

Just 28 physicians who endorsed products made $1.5 million

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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

MedAI Roundup over a computer rendering of a brain-shaped microprocessor.

GPT-4 Successor; Colorado's AI Law; AI Clinical Notes Boom

A monthly roundup of healthcare-focused AI news and research

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Washington State Hospitalists Set to Unionize

First physician union to earn joint-employer status

Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

PA Killed in Crossfire; Doc Gets 4 Years for Insider Trading; Wrongful Death Suit

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

Chef Zach Tyndall prepares Good Meat鈥檚 cultivated chicken at the Eat Just office in Alameda, CA.

Lab-Grown Meat Isn't on Store Shelves Yet, but Some States Have Already Banned It

Backers of bans want to protect farmers and are concerned about safety for consumers

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

Nurse Fired After Gaza Comments; Sedative-Laced Drugs; 4 Million Chickens Killed

Health news and commentary gathered by 51成人动漫 staff

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The Sickening Reality of 'White' Beauty Standards

From hair straighteners to racial surgery, the physical and emotional harm runs deep

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Changes to Liver Transplant Policy Increased Costs in Vulnerable Areas

Hospital costs increased 12% in low-income areas vs 5.1% in high-income areas

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Company Warned Over Atypical Fat-Derived Stem Cell Product

Stromal vascular fraction isn't usually sourced from donors

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

Doc Accused of Faking Cancer Dx; Out-of-Hospital C-Sections; Forced Sterilizations?

This past week in healthcare investigations

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Time for Employers to Take the Reins on Employee Healthcare

One Florida hotelier serves as an excellent model for achieving value and improving outcomes

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Noise and Air Pollution Linked to Mental Health Conditions in Young People

Exposure to common air pollutants during pregnancy was associated with greater odds of depression

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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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