Healthcare Policy – Page 2

Erica Schwartz, Trump’s Nominee for C.D.C. Director, Advances to Full Senate Vote

Dr. Erica Schwartz has officially advanced to a full Senate vote for the position of Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.). The nomination progressed following committee…

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National

National Medical Commission Shifts Focus to Functional Abilities in MBBS Admissions

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has introduced updated guidelines that shift the focus of MBBS admissions for students with disabilities toward functional capability rather than fixed disability percentages. Released recently,…

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Health

Key Republican Senator Backs Erica Schwartz for CDC Director, Clearing Path for Confirmation

Senator Bill Cassidy, a key Republican from Louisiana, announced his support this week for Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), effectively clearing a…

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Health

Federal Health Agency Abruptly Cancels Active Research Grants, Threatening Patient Safety Initiatives

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has abruptly terminated dozens of active research awards this week, marking a dramatic escalation from its slowdown of new grant disbursements last…

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Health

FDA Panel Endorsement of Peptides Fuels Concerns Over Compounding Pharmacy Boom

A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee voted this week in Silver Spring, Maryland, to endorse the expanded use of therapeutic peptides in compounding pharmacies, sparking intense debate among regulators,…

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Business

Experts Warn Proposed Generic Drug Tariffs Could Drive Up Healthcare Costs and Trigger Shortages

Proposed import tariffs on foreign-manufactured generic drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients risk driving up healthcare costs and triggering severe prescription shortages across the United States, according to health policy experts…

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Health

More Than 1,700 HIV Treatment Sites Closed Following U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts, Study Reveals

Discover how US foreign aid cuts led to the closure of over 1700 global HIV clinics and disrupted life-saving care for vulnerable patients.

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Health

Federal Administration Overhauls Teen Pregnancy Strategy to Focus on Abstinence and Marriage

Discover how the federal government is shifting teen pregnancy funding away from contraception education to focus on abstinence and marriage.

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Health

Federal Officials Acknowledge Doctors Are ‘Gaming’ Surprise Medical Billing Law

Federal officials admit doctors are exploiting No Surprises Act loopholes to inflate medical payouts, threatening to drive up US healthcare costs.

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International

Investigation Launched After Toddler Declared Deceased Found Alive in Morgue

A Miraculous Discovery Amidst TragedyA toddler involved in a near-drowning incident was discovered alive in a hospital morgue shortly after being declared dead by medical staff in a shocking case…

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