Tag: Politics
RFK Jr. Confirmation Hearing: 7 Key Topics Addressed
Senate Finance Committee Grills RFK Jr. in Contentious Confirmation HearingIn a high-stakes, three-and-a-half-hour confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a barrage of questions touching on key topics such...
Former Hahn Adviser Joins Trump’s FDA Transition Team with Top Capitol Hill Aide
Former Hahn Adviser Joins Trump's FDA Transition Team with Top Capitol Hill AideIn a strategic move signaling the early efforts of President-elect Trump's team to bolster the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) transition team...
RFK Jr. Earned Six Figures from Anti-Vaccine Group Before Presidential Bid
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Earned Six Figures from Anti-Vaccine Group Before Presidential BidIn a surprising revelation, new tax filings have shown that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. earned over $20,000 per week as the chairman...
Analyze Trump’s Recent Health Appointments: What You Need to Know
President-elect Trump has recently made some key appointments in the health sector, including the FDA commissioner, CDC director, and surgeon general. These individuals have stirred up some controversy due to their backgrounds and previous...
Former FDA Chief Seeks to Undermine RFK Jr.’s Senate Confirmation
Former FDA Chief Expresses Concerns Over RFK Jr.'s Senate ConfirmationIn a recent television appearance, Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration under the Trump administration, has raised red flags with...
Understanding the Urgency of the BIOSECURE Act for Biosecurity Measures
The BIOSECURE Act, a piece of legislation targeting Chinese biotechnology companies, has been the center of attention in Washington early this year. However, the fate of this bill hangs in the balance as Congress...
Bristol Myers Files Lawsuit Against HHS Over 340B Hospital Payment Terms
Bristol Myers Squibb recently filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), claiming that the Biden administration is unlawfully preventing the company from using rebates to pay hospitals involved in...
Jim O’Neill Named HHS Deputy Secretary by Trump: Biotech Investor
President-elect Trump has selected biotech investor Jim O'Neill as the nominee for deputy secretary of the Health and Human Services department. If confirmed, O'Neill would be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of various...
Jay Bhattacharya: Trump’s Choice to Lead NIH
President-elect Trump has made his selection for the role of leading the National Institutes of Health known, with Stanford University professor Jay Bhattacharya being chosen for the position, as announced by his transition team...
Reining in AI Use in Medicare Advantage: Biden Administration’s Plan
The Biden administration recently announced a series of proposed changes to private Medicare plans aimed at improving coverage, regulating the use of artificial intelligence, and ensuring access to behavioral health providers and additional benefits....
Medicaid Official Criticizes Republican Reform as Poor Policy
Medicaid, a program that provides health coverage to millions of low-income Americans, is facing potential cuts as Republicans look to fund tax cuts and other priorities. The outgoing Medicaid chief under the Biden administration...
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....
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...
