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The Government Shutdown Showed Why Healthcare Reform Keeps Failing
The recent government shutdown that finally came to an end last week shed light on a familiar issue in healthcare policymaking. The debate over extending temporary ACA subsidies led to…
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STAT+: Parents are flocking to natural and ‘clean medicine’ brands. Medical experts are worried
By Sarah Todd Oct. 7, 2025 Reporter, Commercial Determinants of Health Following President Trump's cautionary statements regarding the use of…
STAT+: They advised federal health agencies on the ethics and impact of scientific research. They’re no longer wanted
Health and Human Services is undergoing significant changes in its advisory committees.Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images For the past two years, a…
Acting CDC director calls for MMR vaccine to be broken up into three shots
By Anil Oza October 6, 2025 General Assignment Reporter Jim O’Neill, who is serving as the acting director of the…
How this week’s Supreme Court case on conversion therapy could impact the regulation of medicine
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Tuesday regarding Chiles v. Salazar, a case that contests a…
At the Supreme Court this week: conversion therapy
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STAT+: The Supreme Court tackles medical malpractice
J. Scott Applewhite/AP Tara Bannow reports on the interplay between hospitals, providers, and insurance companies. For updates, reach out to…
CDC approves updated Covid-19, chickenpox vaccine recommendations
WASHINGTON — A key federal health authority has approved new guidance allowing anyone aged 6 months and older to receive…
The NIH’s $50 million autism bet
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