He issued the order after the Senate confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as HHS Secretary. The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as the new secretary of…
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Federal Judge Orders Health Data be Returned to CDC and FDA Sites
He says the removal of public health data violated laws requiring advance notice. U.S. District Judge John Bates issued a temporary order for federal health agencies to return…
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Congressman Freezes During House Floor Speech
Representative Larson’s office states it is a side effect from a new medication. Congressman John Larson of Connecticut froze during a speech on the floor of the House…
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Tricare West Region Extends Payment Setup Deadline for Beneficiaries
New military health contractor TriWest Healthcare Alliance offers a grace period for recurring payment updates Beneficiaries in Tricare’s West Region now have extended deadlines to set up recurring…
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Healthcare, Health Insurance, and Rising Costs
Medical insurance in the U.S. acts as a financial safety net, helping individuals afford the high costs of medical treatments. But with costs rising every day, what is the future of healthcare coverage in America?
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Defense Department Applies AI Chatbots in Military Medicine Pilot
Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office provides the latest report. The Department of Defense reported that its artificial intelligence (AI) office successfully concluded a pilot program that tested…
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Labor Department Settles With Rhode Island Hospital on Pandemic Overtime
The facility repeatedly denied 853 healthcare workers overtime during COVID-19. The Department of Labor reached a settlement with Kent County Memorial Hospital, requiring the hospital to pay $1.9…
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Supreme Court Will Hear Case on Abortion Clinic Funding
South Carolina seeks to eliminate Medicaid from covering non-abortion Planned Parenthood services. The Supreme Court announced that it will hear arguments in Planned Parenthood’s lawsuit against the state…
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Federal Judge Blocks ACA Coverage for DACA Recipients
He rules that a CMS final rule cannot redefine “lawfully present.” U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Traynor granted 19 states a stay from allowing Deferred Action for Childhood…
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Annual National Defense Bill Approved by the House
Speaker Johnson says, “The safety and security of the American people is our top priority.“ The House of Representatives voted along party lines this week to approve this…
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