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Obamacare Breaks Enrollment Record At 24 Million As Trump Preps Return
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services made a groundbreaking announcement on Wednesday, revealing that a record-breaking 23.6 million Americans have chosen plans through the individual-market marketplace, commonly known as…
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FDA briefs lawmakers on food safety priorities
WASHINGTON — Senators were briefed by Food and Drug Administration officials on the agency's 2026 food policy plans, as reported…
Political pressure mounts on medical schools over DEI initiatives
The primary accreditation body for medical schools in the U.S. has eliminated a requirement from its standards that mandated teaching…
Missed deadline to nominate new CDC director
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Kennedy, Oz announce Healthcare Advisory Committee members
WASHINGTON — A diverse group including a motivational coach, a venture capitalist with ties to health secretary Robert F. Kennedy…
A surprise opening for health care reforms
This is the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s newsletter on health politics and policy, sent out every Tuesday and…
California tests limits of ultra-processed food rules with new label bill
A new legislative proposal in California is advancing the state's initiative to curb ultra-processed foods by introducing a front-of-package seal.…
Trump administration delays nominating new CDC director
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Heart failure detection could be improved with new 3-minute MRI
Oxygen is essential for the heart to function properly. Heart attacks occur when coronary arteries are blocked, depriving heart muscles…