2026

New KFF Poll Finds Trust in CDC Remains at Low Point Amid Falling Trust Among Democrats – These Findings and Others Included in New Polling Dashboard – The Monitor

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KFF’s latest Health Information and Trust Tracking Poll shows trust in the CDC for vaccine information is at its lowest point since the pandemic began. Findings are available on KFF’s new polling dashboard. New evidence also finds no link between prenatal acetaminophen use and autism, though confusion may persist as officials question the drug’s safety.

The Hidden Administrative Tasks Draining Small Practices

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[Sponsored] Small practices play a critical role in healthcare delivery, but they cannot continue to absorb ever-increasing administrative demands without consequences. The post The Hidden Administrative Tasks Draining Small Practices appeared first on MedCity News.

Alabama’s ‘Pretty Cool’ Plan for Robots in Maternity Care Sparks Debate

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It sounds like something from a science fiction novel, but Alabama officials’ plan to use robots to improve care for rural pregnant women and their babies is real. During a January White House roundtable touting the first grants to states under a new $50 billion rural health fund, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator…

Louisville Found PFAS in Drinking Water. The Trump Administration Wouldn’t Require Any Action.

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Every day, the Ohio River sends billions of gallons of water flowing past Louisville’s pumping station, where the Kentucky city’s utility sucks it up to turn it into tap water. To ensure it tastes good and is safe to drink, a small team of scientists and technicians is constantly testing the water for pH, odors,…

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How is MFN likely to impact drug prices in the US and referenced countries?

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That is the question asked by a 2022 NBER working paper by Pierre Dubois, Ashvin Gandhi and Shoshana Vasserman. Methodology: Demand Side Model The authors used IQVIA data on revenues and quantities of drugs sold to hospitals from 2002 to 2013 across US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and UK markets. The authors define a…

Why Mount Sinai Chose Microsoft Over Abridge and Suki

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Mount Sinai Health System is betting on Microsoft’s Dragon Copilot as its ambient scribing tool of choice, a decision that followed competitive tests against rival vendors Abridge and Suki. Lisa Stump, Mount Sinai’s chief digital information officer, noted that the health system has been transparent with Microsoft that their partnership may change given Epic’s launch…

Mayo Clinic Platform’s Federated Data Network Using OMOP Oncology Model

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Model’s standardized structure allows researchers to analyze complex cancer data more rapidly, accurately and on a larger scale

Moderna Says FDA Refusal to Review mRNA Flu Vaccine Contradicts Federal Rules, Prior Guidance

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The FDA’s refuse-to-file letter cited no safety or efficacy concerns for Moderna’s influenza vaccine, mRNA-1010. The company said the agency’s justification for refusing a review is inconsistent with guidance given prior to the start of Phase 3 testing. The post Moderna Says FDA Refusal to Review mRNA Flu Vaccine Contradicts Federal Rules, Prior Guidance appeared…

Hospital Spending Accounted for 40% of the Growth in National Health Spending Between 2022 and 2024

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This data note analyzes the extent to which hospital spending has contributed to the growth in national health expenditures in recent years and over the long term using data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) National Health Expenditures Accounts (NHEA).

The IRA Has Improved Coverage of Drugs Selected for Medicare Price Negotiation

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The Medicare drug price negotiation program could improve coverage of drugs selected for negotiation for Medicare beneficiaries because the law requires all Medicare Part D plans to cover each of the selected drugs, including all dosages and forms, when negotiated prices take effect. This analysis examines 2026 Medicare Part D formulary coverage of drugs selected…

Disc Medicine Rare Disease Drug Picked for Faster Regulatory Review Is Rejected by the FDA

NYU Langone Health: We’re Close to Clinical AI with No Human in the Loop

From Pilots to Protocols: Why VR Therapy Needs Dosage Standards to Become Real Clinical Care

When Health Dollars Move to Individuals, Infrastructure Will Decide Who Wins

AI replaces me: The Private AI Bubble Meets the Public Digital Health Reality Check

Journalists Unpack Impact of ICE Arrests on Families and Caffeine’s Effect on Dementia Risk

New KFF Poll Finds Trust in CDC Remains at Low Point Amid Falling Trust Among Democrats – These Findings and Others Included in New Polling Dashboard – The Monitor

The Hidden Administrative Tasks Draining Small Practices

Alabama’s ‘Pretty Cool’ Plan for Robots in Maternity Care Sparks Debate

Louisville Found PFAS in Drinking Water. The Trump Administration Wouldn’t Require Any Action.

How is MFN likely to impact drug prices in the US and referenced countries?

Why Mount Sinai Chose Microsoft Over Abridge and Suki

Mayo Clinic Platform’s Federated Data Network Using OMOP Oncology Model

Moderna Says FDA Refusal to Review mRNA Flu Vaccine Contradicts Federal Rules, Prior Guidance

Hospital Spending Accounted for 40% of the Growth in National Health Spending Between 2022 and 2024

The IRA Has Improved Coverage of Drugs Selected for Medicare Price Negotiation