KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Countdown to Government Shutdown
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is…
KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Countdown to Government Shutdown
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book “Health Care Politics and Policy A…
House Committee on Appropriations Approves FY 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor HHS) Appropriations Bill & Accompanying Report
This budget summary provides an analysis of global health funding amounts provided in the House FY 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor HHS) appropriations bill and accompanying report.
LB Pharma Pushes the Biotech IPO Window Open, Bagging $285M for Key Schizophrenia Drug Trial
LB Pharmaceuticals found enough investor interest to boost the size of its IPO, which will finance clinical trials in schizophrenia and bipolar depression. The biotech has modified an old Sanofi drug with changes intended to reduce side effects and allow less frequent dosing. The post LB Pharma Pushes the Biotech IPO Window Open, Bagging $285M…
Potential Story Lines from Trump-Era Health Care Cuts
In his latest column for the JAMA Health Forum, KFF’s Larry Levitt talks about how popular shows like “The Pitt” can make changes to the health care system stemming from this year’s federal tax and budget bill tangible for viewers, and offers some suggested story lines.
Healthcare’s Data Orchestra: Why Rising Drug Denials Signal a Need for Better Coordination
The real story isn’t about denial rates or stakeholders acting as villains. It’s about a healthcare system that forces intelligent, well-intentioned professionals to make critical decisions in information silos. The post Healthcare’s Data Orchestra: Why Rising Drug Denials Signal a Need for Better Coordination appeared first on MedCity News.
Debunked Episode 19: Turmoil at the CDC, Epic’s AI Strategy
The latest episode of the Debunked podcast explored an ongoing debate questioning the role of payers in healthcare transactions. It also highlighted turmoil at the CDC.. The post Debunked Episode 19: Turmoil at the CDC, Epic’s AI Strategy appeared first on MedCity News.
Racing the Clock: The Life-or-Death Power of Early Drugs-of-Abuse Diagnostics in the Emergency Department
Early diagnostics for acute intoxication in the emergency department are about more than just identifying the cause of an overdose. They can enable timely intervention, reduce the risk of fatal outcomes, and open the door to substance use disorder treatment and recovery The post Racing the Clock: The Life-or-Death Power of Early Drugs-of-Abuse Diagnostics in…
Changing COVID-19 Booster Policies and Florida’s Decision to End Vaccine Mandates Create Confusion — The Monitor
This volume explores confusion around COVID-19 booster eligibility as federal recommendations shift and conflicts with guidance from physician organizations; Florida’s decision to end school vaccine mandates; and research demonstrating that artificial intelligence chatbots can provide generally sound advice, but struggle to make personalized recommendations.
Affirmative Action Critics Refuse To Back Down in Fight Over Medical Bias Training
Critics of affirmative action have launched a long-shot appeal aimed at stopping California from requiring training on unconscious bias in every continuing medical education class. A July ruling by a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld California’s right to mandate that every course doctors take to remain licensed must address…
Climate Activists Cite Health Hazards in Bid To Stop Trump From ‘Unleashing’ Fossil Fuels
HELENA, Mont. — In 2023, a group of 16 young Montanans won a much-heralded climate change case that said the state had deprived them of a “clean and healthful environment,” a right enshrined in Montana’s constitution. Their victory in Held v. Montana, later upheld by the state Supreme Court, resounded across the country, showing that…
