Tag: Government
RFK Jr. Considered for Health Secretary as Pharma Execs Seek Stability
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a well-known critic of the pharmaceutical industry, has been considered for the position of Health Secretary. He has been vocal about his views on how the industry has influenced U.S....
Dr. Oz appointed by Trump to head Medicare and Medicaid
President-elect Trump has chosen Dr. Mehmet Oz, a well-known surgeon and television personality, to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This agency plays a crucial role in setting policies that affect payments...
RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary: Scientists’ Opinions and Analysis
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. This decision has sparked controversy, as RFK Jr. is known for being a vaccine skeptic. The...
RFK Jr.’s Potential Impact on Vaccine Maker Legal Protections as HHS Secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump's pick for secretary of Health and Human Services, is not a fan of laws that protect vaccine manufacturers from lawsuits. If he assumes the position, he could potentially...
Nominate Vaccine Skeptic RFK Jr. to Run HHS: Trump’s Controversial Decision
President-elect Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental lawyer and vaccine skeptic, as his choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, expressing...
Reaction to Trump’s selection of RFK Jr. for HHS leadership
Leaders in the biopharma world and scientific community were taken aback by the news that President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. This...
Exploring Trump and RFK Jr.’s Impact on Healthcare: Possibilities and Limitations
Republicans are gearing up to take charge in Washington, with high hopes of turning their healthcare goals into reality. After years of being overshadowed by a Democratic White House and Senate, congressional Republicans and...
RFK Jr. Seeks Public Input for Trump’s Health Team Selection
President-elect Donald Trump and his team face the daunting task of appointing 4,000 individuals to staff his administration before Inauguration Day. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Trump campaign surrogate and advocate for "Make America...
Private Medicare Plans vs VA Care for Veterans: Billions Collected for Services Provided
Many private Medicare insurers are targeting veterans with plans that claim to enhance their Veterans Affairs coverage. These plans, such as the "Patriot Plan," "Courage MA," and "Honor" plan, offer additional benefits like dental...
Fighting Back: Strategies to Combat Alcohol Taxes and Regulations
Good morning! If you aren’t already subscribed to DC Diagnosis, the newsletter from our amazing reporters down in DC, what are you doing? Have some coffee Pharmalot-style, then get on that.Overwhelming evidence shows that...