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What’s Driving the Rise of Consumer Diagnostics?
At MedCity INVEST Digital Health, experts from Jona, Labcorp and Evvy discussed the drivers of consumer diagnostics. The post What’s Driving the Rise of Consumer Diagnostics? appeared first on MedCity News.
Here's What Congress Might Do on Healthcare After the Midterms
(MedPage Today) — As everyone in the health policy world anxiously awaits the outcome of next week's midterms, some Congress-watchers are looking ahead to the next question: What will be on the healthcare menu when the House and Senate return…
Alabama's Frozen Embryo Ruling Didn't Change Disposal Choices, for the Most Part
(MedPage Today) — BALTIMORE — Following the 2024 Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos could be considered children in the state, most patients at a clinic in neighboring Georgia didn't make different disposition choices about their…
CDC Says These Superbugs Kill 50,000 Americans Per Year
(MedPage Today) — Candida auris, Acinetobacter, Enterobacterales, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae topped the CDC's revised list of drug-resistant pathogens that threaten public health and demand aggressive action. The CDC's updated 2026 Antimicrobial…
Physicians Question Board Exam Results After Glitch
(MedPage Today) — Several physicians who experienced glitches while taking the internal medicine board exam on Aug. 13 are raising questions about their results. The key issue was being locked out of their computers following breaks, which the…
New FDA approval expands embolization options for peripheral arterial bleeding
The expanded approval adds a hemorrhage treatment indication to the device’s existing use in interventional oncology.
Live Webinar Nov. 2: What Will the Midterms Mean for Healthcare?
(MedPage Today) — With the midterm elections upon us, many are wondering what the results will mean for critical healthcare issues, from affordability and Medicare to abortion access and vaccines. Will the election outcomes reshape health policy…
Intensified Adjuvant Chemo No Better Than Standard in High-Risk Colon Cancer
(MedPage Today) — Intensified adjuvant chemotherapy did not improve disease-free survival (DFS) compared with standard chemotherapy in patients with high-risk stage III colon cancer, the phase III IROCAS trial showed. The 3-year DFS rate was…
Judge Blocks Trump Admin's Medicaid Rule Forcing Sick Recipients to Prove Frailty
(MedPage Today) — Chronically ill people on Medicaid won't be bound by new work requirement rules that the latest Trump administration guidance requires in order to qualify for "medically frail" exemptions, a federal judge ruled Thursday. U.S…
BioMarin Expands Again in Enzyme Replacement, Paying $70M for Long-Acting Fabry Drug
BioMarin gains rights to a Fabry disease enzyme replacement therapy with potential dosing advantages over products from Sanofi and Chiesi Group. BioMarin’s new clinical-stage asset could reach patients ineligible for the Fabry drug that came with its Amicus Therapeutics acquisition earlier this…
STAT+: Federal judge rejects new Medicaid ‘frailty’ definition for work requirements
A judge ruled that federal regulators exceeded their authority in narrowing the exceptions to Medicaid work requirements for people with medical issues.
Labor Department finalizes sweeping PBM disclosure rule
Starting in 2027, the controversial drug middlemen will have to share a broad swath of fee and compensation data with their self-funded employer clients. Employers cheered the rule, while PBMs slammed it as government overreach.
Meta to fund radiology AI research at Ohio State
Researchers will use Meta's AI tools to explore new approaches to chest X-ray reporting, early heart failure risk prediction and Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis.
More than 3,000 Philips fluoroscopy systems affected by FDA recall
The Class 2 recall pertains to Azurion-brand imaging products, with improperly installed drives potentially impacting the systems’ functionality.
STAT+: New federal rule will require prescription drug middlemen to share secret payments data
A Trump administration rule will force pharmacy benefit managers to disclose fees and compensation details currently kept private.
Popular AI models get medication doses wrong, some dangerously: Doximity
Research released by the clinical AI company shows that its dose verification tool outperformed general-use AI models, which it says are rife with errors. It’s Doximity’s latest play to stand out as major AI companies forge into healthcare.
STAT+: The EPIC investigation, and a Teladoc surprise
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: An Epic investigation, a Teladoc surprise, and figuring out how to pay for AI.
Softer surgery volumes, hospital woes dampened UHS’ Q3 earnings
An increasing shift toward outpatient surgeries and slower-than-expected ramps to profitability at some of its hospitals dinged Universal Health Services’ earnings in the third quarter.
STAT+: Kennedy’s closing arguments for the 2026 midterms: Fraud, vaccines, and MAHA
RFK Jr. is making his pitch ahead of a midterm election that could shape the fate of his MAHA movement.
STAT+: El-Sayed claps back at RFK Jr., and FDA’s ‘enforcement discretion’ on peptides
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, pushes back against the RFK Jr.'s claims, and the new FDA policy around peptides.
STAT+: HHS green lights six peptides, despite concerns from FDA scientists
Great news for peptide fans: The Trump administration is giving the peptide craze a regulatory boost, despite objections from FDA career scientists.
Martin Kulldorff critiques scientific gatekeepers at NIH lecture
Martin Kulldorff, the biostatistician who advocated against Covid lockdowns, insisted that the rise in measles cases is caused by a widely disputed claim about said lockdowns:
Beyond a Score: Putting The Patient Experience at the Heart of OCD Innovation
Scientific progress only really matters if it changes what life looks like for those living with OCD. That’s because for someone who has spent years losing hours to their obsessions and compulsions, meaningful progress should mean a significant change in their lives.…
3 Ways ProgenyHealth Can Transform Maternity and Infant Health, Claims Management
[Sponsored] Pregnancy and NICU admissions are among the most complex areas in healthcare. A new report from ProgenyHealth highlights how the company can work with Medicaid and commercial health plans to uncover insights and hidden risks critical to improving maternal and infant…
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The "KFF Health News Minute" brings original healthcare and health policy reporting from our newsroom to the airwaves each week.
Data Center Health Worries Animate Midterm Campaigns
Opposition to the rapid emergence of data centers in states such as Ohio and Arizona has ginned up activism and unified voters. A range of public health issues have played into the resistance.
She Needed an EpiPen. But First, an Urgent Care Asked Her To Pay.
An uninsured woman sought help at a Virginia urgent care center after being stung by a wasp. She said she was stunned when the center asked her to pay before giving her a shot to reverse her allergic reaction.
The Campaign To Defend Trans Healthcare in Missouri Is Slow Going, on Purpose
The campaign to defend access to transgender healthcare for young people in Missouri is taking an unhurried approach to talking with voters about how the ban on midterm ballots would play out.
Envision Radiology reaches settlement in class-action lawsuit over controversial $164M practice sale
The Colorado Springs-based imaging group and its board have agreed to settle the 1,000-person class-action challenge, days before the trial was slated to begin.
HHS launches new initiative to boost breast cancer screening
The federal agency said it plans to strengthen screening services, expand breast density education and improve timely diagnostic follow-up, “particularly for midlife women.”
Food insecurity common among residents in radiology and other specialties
Among trainees, common drivers of food insecurity can include high educational debt, demanding schedules and modest stipends, experts detail in JAMA Network Open.
Two weeks to rebuild radiology services: How Prime Healthcare renovated reading, RIS and RCM
Few dilemmas rattle a hospital executive like this one: The radiology group is leaving, and soon, with more than 3,000 studies waiting to be read.
Senators Investigate Insurers’ Role in Removing Thousands from ACA Coverage
Democratic senators are investigating 10 insurers’ role in the Trump administration’s termination of 760,000 ACA enrollees’ coverage over suspected fraud. The post Senators Investigate Insurers’ Role in Removing Thousands from ACA Coverage appeared first on MedCity News.
Insurers, employers urge CMS to pause No Surprises arbiter recertifications
The Coalition Against Surprise Medical Billing and the ERISA Industry Committee are asking the CMS to stop approving arbiters until it implements more rigorous standards.
Eli Lilly’s ‘Triple-G’ Drug Tops Ozempic in Head-to-Head Type 2 Diabetes Trial
Topline Phase 3 results show Eli Lilly’s retatrutide beat Novo’s Ozempic on measures of blood sugar and weight loss in adults with type 2 diabetes. Retatrutide is a peptide designed to activate three metabolic targets versus just one hit by Ozempic. The…
Ahead of Midterms, HFMA Calls for Cross-Sector Action on Healthcare Affordability
With healthcare affordability set to influence voters’ decisions in next week’s midterm elections, the Healthcare Financial Management Association is calling on healthcare leaders to move beyond finger-pointing and work together to address rising costs. HFMA is urging financial leaders across healthcare to…
Zocdoc invites AI agents to book appointments on behalf of patients
It’s a “contrarian move” for the company as much of the industry remains wary of agentic AI, according to CEO Dr. Oliver Kharraz.
HCA’s bottom line suffers as ACA coverage losses mount
The hospital operator has lost about $950 million in pretax earnings this year as more patients leaving the exchanges jacks up uncompensated care costs and delays elective surgeries.
CVS sues to prevent $2B Medicare Advantage star ratings hit
It’s at least the fifth insurer to turn to the courts in a bid to hike its ratings for next year. The lawsuits make near-identical legal arguments. But CVS’ is more dramatic in its scope and alleged financial harm.
National Academy of Medicine’s 2026 Annual Meeting (Scientific Symposium on Chronic Disease)
KFF Founding President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman delivered the Victor J. Dzau Keynote Address at the National Academy of Medicine’s 2026 Annual Meeting (Scientific Symposium on Chronic Disease) on October 10, 2026, where he described the big challenges ahead in health…
In California and Other States, Dads Are Now Even With Moms in Paid Leave Claims
The U.S. has no law guaranteeing paid parental leave. But in states with their own programs, more dads are using the benefit, surpassing moms in some states. The growth in popularity comes as Americans increasingly say raising children is unaffordable.
Hospital Beds for the Nation’s Sickest Kids Are Disappearing
Hospitals nationwide are cutting intensive services for kids in critical care. Many cite too few patients, staffing shortages, and money problems. As a result, kids who need lifesaving care must travel farther. Pediatricians expect more cutbacks in the wake of federal Medicaid…
Jacksonville, Florida’s Gun Violence Is Rooted in Redlining and Homes Built on Toxic Waste
Poisons from Jacksonville, Florida’s “Brown’s Dump” seeped into the lifeblood of residents. The harm to their physical and mental health is tied today to another public health crisis: high rates of gun violence among children.
How Does the Quality of the U.S. Health System Compare to Other Countries?
This chart collection compares the United States and other similarly large and wealthy nations across various measures of care quality to show how the U.S. stacks up against its peers and how that has changed over time.
Americans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs
This data note summarizes recent KFF polling on Americans’ experiences with health care costs, which factor into decisions about insurance coverage and care seeking and consistently ranks as a top financial worry for adults and their families.
What We Know about Trump’s $500 ACA Checks and the User Fees Funding Them
This analysis examines the $500 checks that the Trump administration is sending to some Affordable Care Act Marketplace enrollees and the user fees that are paying for them. The checks are going to about 1 million enrollees in the 30 states that…
Premiums for Employer-Sponsored Family Health Coverage Top $28,000 in 2026
Workers are paying on average $7,471 annually toward the premiums for employer-sponsored family health benefits this year, which is up 9%, or $621, from 2025, according to KFF’s annual benchmark health benefits survey of large and small employers.
FDA Launches New Program to Advance Neuroscience Medical Product Development
FDA announces the launch of the Neuroscience Advancement and Innovation Nexus (NAIN), a new agency program aligned with the Trump Administration’s efforts to accelerate medical innovation and deliver breakthrough treatments.
How Much is Health Spending Expected to Grow?
This chart collection explores how much health spending is expected to grow in the coming years, with a look at growth in prescription drug spending, out-of-pocket spending, and related trends.
2026 Employer Health Benefits Survey
This is the 28th Employer Health Benefits Survey (EHBS) and reflects employer-sponsored health benefits in 2026. As in years past, the survey examines trends in employer coverage, including premiums, employee contributions, deductibles, offer rates, and employer practices. This year, we asked employers…
FDA Approves First-of-Its-Kind Chronic Hepatitis B Treatment
FDA today approved Hibsago (bepirovirsen) injection, in combination with existing antiviral therapy, to treat chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in certain adults without cirrhosis.
FDA Approves Once-Weekly Generic Hormone Therapy Patch for Women
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic of Climara Pro (estradiol and levonorgestrel transdermal system, 0.045 mg per day/0.015 mg), a transdermal hormone therapy patch for women with an intact uterus applied once a week.
FDA Issues Final Guidance on Prescription Drug Apps and Software
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released final guidance establishing a clear framework for how drug companies can develop, distribute, and label apps used alongside their prescription medicines.
FDA Approves Immunotherapy That May Allow Certain Patients with Rectal Cancer to Avoid Chemotherapy, Radiation and Surgery
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval for a new use of the immunotherapy Jemperli (dostarlimab-gxly) that may allow some patients with locally advanced rectal cancer to avoid common treatments that can have a lasting impact on their daily…
FDA Launches the Rare Disease Framework Initiative to Develop a Holistic, Fit-For-Purpose Framework for Rare Disease Drug Development
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today announced the Rare Disease Framework Initiative to reimagine the development of drugs and biologics for rare diseases.
FDA Approves First Treatment for Certain People With BCG-Unresponsive Bladder Cancer
FDA Approves First Treatment for Certain People With BCG-Unresponsive Bladder Cancer
Annual Report to the Nation: Progress Against Lung Cancer Drives Down Cancer Mortality
Learn the latest U.S. cancer trends, including falling death rates and lung cancer progress.
CDC Data Show Encouraging Progress in Youth Health
CDC Data Show Encouraging Progress in Youth Health
CDC Statement on Increases in Recent Animal Rabies Activity and Associated Human Exposures
CDC Statement on Increases in Recent Animal Rabies Activity and Associated Human Exposures
Twenty-Five Years After 9/11 – Lessons from the World Trade Center Health Program
Paper examines 9/11-related health outcomes and lessons learned since the disaster.
CDC Launches New Overdose Prevention Data Channel
CDC launches a central data channel to track overdose trends and strengthen prevention nationwide.
Outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts; people sickened with E. coli and Salmonella
CDC warns of a multistate Salmonella and E. coli outbreak linked to recalled alfalfa sprout product.
CDC Statement on Newly Released Kindergarten Vaccination Data
CDC data show kindergarten vaccination rates remain high, with a slight 0.1% decline in coverage.
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