Tag: Healthcare
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...
Pharmacies Sue GoodRx and PBMs for Illegal Reimbursement Fees
Three independent pharmacies recently took legal action against GoodRx, a company that offers a prescription drug discount card, as well as several pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). These lawsuits allege that GoodRx and the PBMs...
Sutter Health CEO Donates to Harris in Wake of Antitrust Investigation
Sutter Health's CEO, Warner Thomas, recently made significant donations to Vice President Harris' presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee. Despite Harris' involvement in an antitrust investigation against Sutter Health in the past, Thomas...
Understanding the Impact of First Opinions on Modern Medicine
First Opinion is a platform that features thought-provoking articles about the life sciences, written by experts in the field. It aims to spark meaningful discussions and debates on important issues in the medical community....
Navigating the Role of a Patient: An ICU Nurse’s Mission to Simplify the Process
Michael Anne Kyle embarked on her journey to simplify the patient experience in healthcare after hearing complaints from her friends about the complexities they faced in the system. As both a Ph.D. student at...
Impact of U.S. Election on Medicare, Drug Pricing, and AI
Health care is a significant topic in the upcoming U.S. election, with leaders from different political backgrounds sharing their views on various health care issues at STAT's Summit. Among the topics discussed were Medicare,...
Expanding Harris’ Medicare at Home Plan to Better Serve Seniors
Imagine a world where your elderly mother could receive quality care at home without bankrupting your family. Now picture that same world, but with a twist: The caregiver isn’t a typical home care worker,...
Pfizer CEO’s Vision for Leading Cancer and Obesity Treatments
Albert Bourla, the CEO of Pfizer, is looking to shift the focus of the company from its successful COVID-19 vaccine and antiviral Paxlovid to new investments in drugs for cancer and obesity. While Pfizer's...
States Sue to Block Biden’s Effort to Provide Health Coverage for Migrants
Fifteen states have taken legal action against the Biden administration regarding a rule that would allow 100,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children to enroll in the federal Affordable Care Act's health...
BREAKING NEWS
Reforming FDA Advisory Committee Policy for Conflict of Interest-Free Decisions
Peter J. Pitts, a distinguished figure in the realm of healthcare regulation, recently shared his insights on the critical issue of FDA Advisory Committee...
