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Shots Fired in Hospital; FBI Havana Syndrome Report; Experts' Concerns About RFK Jr.

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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Feds Killed Plan to Curb Medicare Advantage Overbilling After Industry Opposition

"CMS made a complete boondoggle out of this," one expert said

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Trump Calls for Universal Coverage of IVF, Without Specifics on How Plan Would Work

And his comments on Florida's abortion ballot initiative stirs confusion

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For Pharma, Trump vs Harris Is a Showdown Between Two Industry Foes

As both candidates battle Big Pharma, the industry's financial support sways toward Democrats

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FDA Releases Final Rule on ID Checks for Tobacco Sales

Retailers will soon have to check IDs of any tobacco product customers thought to be under 30

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Where Vance and Walz Stand on Major Healthcare Issues

A look at the two vice presidential nominees' healthcare policies and records

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Congresswomen Press FDA on Delayed Proposal to Ban Hair-Straightening Chemicals

Agency has delayed the target date twice

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An Unwelcome Souvenir From the Democratic National Convention: COVID

Multiple cases reported on social media; few precautions in evidence at the convention

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Psychedelic Probe Expands; Why Therapists Leave Networks; Fizzling Pandemic Program

This past week in healthcare investigations

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Blood Culture Bottle Shortage Starting to Ease, Becton Dickinson Says

Production expected to hit 125% of weekly demand by year's end, spokesperson says

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Ultraprocessed Foods Are Everywhere. How Bad Are They?

These foods make up about 60% of Americans' diets

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White House Pressured Facebook to 'Censor' Some COVID Content, Mark Zuckerberg Says

Meta CEO says he would push back if similar demands were made today

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Trump Would Veto a Federal Abortion Ban, Vance Says

"I can absolutely commit that," the Republican VP candidate said

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King Charles' Cancer; COVID Vax Now or Later; Was RFK Jr. a Drug Dealer?

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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Biden Admin Blocks Two Private Sector Enrollment Sites From ACA Marketplace

Regulators cited "anomalous activity"

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VP Harris: 'America, We Are Not Going Back'

Harris pledges to protect reproductive rights, tackle gun violence, and address climate crisis

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Democratic Congressman Dies; Hospital Accused of Losing Patient; Pumpkins and Health

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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CMS Drops Controversial Proposal for Blood Tests After Organ Transplant

Test supporters call the move a "win"; agency will issue a new proposal "in the coming months"

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For Tim Walz, Protecting Reproductive Freedom Means Minding 'Your Own Damn Business'

VP nominee says Trump will ban abortion across the country, with or without Congress

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Eight States Have Added Abortion to November Ballots. What Would the Measures Do?

Measures may potentially attract even more voters to the polls on election day

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Tim Walz's Wife Says She Underwent Intrauterine Insemination, Not IVF

The Democratic vice presidential nominee previously spoke about family's struggle with fertility

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Steward CEO Made $250M; FDA Device Chief's Conflicts; Psychedelic Founder Unleashed

This past week in healthcare investigations

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Docs Performing Abortions 'Will Be Prosecuted' If GOP Returns to Power, Senator Says

They're coming for IVF next, Sen. Tammy Duckworth tells delegates at the Democratic convention

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Traveling to Die: The Latest Form of Medical Tourism

Patients with terminal illness explore end-of-life options

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Healthcare a Major Player at the Democratic Convention's Opening Night

Abortion, COVID, gun violence, and drug prices were among the topics in the spotlight

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Docs Need Better Guidance on Patient Exposure to 'Forever Chemicals,' Group Says

Environmental group's "roadmap" also urges feds to continue cutting PFAS levels in food and water

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Here's How Compounders Make Popular Weight-Loss Drugs

From sourcing API to getting the final formulation just right

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CDC Alert on Potentially Fatal Virus; Free Abortions at DNC; New COVID Vax Imminent

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Beyond 'Childless Cat Ladies,' Vance Has Long Been on Quest to Encourage More Births

A review of what the Republican vice presidential candidate has said

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Is Medicare's Negotiated Drug Price List Worth Celebrating? Depends on Whom You Ask.

Reactions from physician and consumer groups were positive, but drugmakers begged to differ

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New Lines of Attack Form Against the Affordable Care Act

Republicans say changes are needed regarding misreported incomes and enhanced subsidies

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What Medicare Advantage Changes Would a Trump or Harris Administration Make?

Experts also predict next administration's potential moves on the ACA, drug price negotiations

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Journal Conflict of Interest Disclosure Policies Are All Over the Map

Editors rely on the honor system; is that good enough to disclose authors' possible conflicts?

Medicare Unveils First 10 Negotiated Drug Prices

Prices slashed by as much as 79%

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Clinicians Need More Education on Climate-Related Health Issues, Expert Says

Students are clamoring for this content, Katie Huffling tells White House conference attendees

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Older Adults Most Concerned About Healthcare Costs Ahead of Election

Of healthcare-related concerns, costs of long-term care rose to the top

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Prior Authorizations on the Rise in Medicare Advantage, Report Finds

Increase corresponds to a climb in Medicare Advantage enrollment

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Where Harris and Trump Stand on Top Issues in Healthcare

From abortion to drug prices to gun control, here's how the presidential candidates stack up

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First Walgreens Pharmacists File to Join New National Union

Pharmacists, technicians at a Walgreens store in Vancouver, Washington are organizing

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Over 100 Pregnant Women, Some Bleeding or in Labor, Turned Away From EDs Since 2022

"Increasingly less safe to be pregnant and seeking emergency care," says former HHS official

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