healthcare policy
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Jesy Nelson launches campaign for universal SMA screening in new Amazon documentary
Jesy Nelson’s new documentary, ‘Life Changing’, premieres July 17, highlighting her campaign for 100% UK newborn screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
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New Federal Rule Tightens Medicaid ‘Medically Frail’ Exemption Criteria
New CMS guidance mandates that Medicaid enrollees must prove their medical condition prevents them from working to qualify for exemptions, sparking concern from patient advocacy groups.
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Health Secretary Kennedy Faces Regulatory Friction Over Peptide Policy
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to loosen FDA restrictions on peptide injections, sparking a clash between federal policy goals and state-level medical safety boards.
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National Nurses Week 2026: Balancing Symbolic Recognition with Systemic Investment
As National Nurses Week 2026 concludes, the healthcare sector faces a dichotomy between corporate-sponsored gift initiatives and the urgent need for structural support and professional development.
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CDC Investigates Hawaii Strep Spike Amid Broader Trust Crisis
A spike in invasive Group A Strep infections in West Hawaii has prompted a CDC-led investigation. Officials assure the public risk is minimal.
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Medicare Faces Dual Shift: Rate Hikes and Coverage Cuts
As federal regulators finalize a 2.48% Medicare Advantage payment hike for 2027, a new law stripping coverage from thousands of legal immigrant seniors takes effect, creating a stark divide in the program’s future.
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“The Pitt” Cast Celebrates Ensemble Win; Season 3 to Tackle Medicare Cuts
Acclaimed medical drama “The Pitt” won an Actor Award for its ensemble. Executive producer Noah Wyle revealed Season 3 production starts soon, focusing on timely healthcare issues like Medicare cuts.
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Supreme Court Examines NBEMS NEET-PG Cut-Off Reduction
The Supreme Court is assessing NBEMS’s decision to lower the NEET-PG 2025 qualifying percentile amid concerns over medical seat vacancies and education.
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Trump Administration Excludes Nursing Degrees from Professional Loan Caps: What It Means for Future Nurses
The Trump administration’s decision to exclude graduate nursing degrees from higher federal student loan caps is sending ripples through the nursing community, raising concerns about future access, workforce shortages, and the very foundation of patient care.
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AstraZeneca and Trump’s Drug Pricing Deal
AstraZeneca and the Trump administration struck a landmark deal to reduce U.S. drug prices using a ‘most-favored-nation’ pricing model, with major implications for healthcare affordability and pharmaceutical policy.
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Senator Warner Criticizes Oversight Challenges Amid RFK Jr. Testimony
Senator Mark Warner expressed concerns over increasing challenges to Congressional oversight during a contentious week that included RFK Jr.’s Senate testimony on healthcare policies and a canceled intelligence briefing.
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Establishment of the State Health Insurance Fund in Armenia: A New Step Towards Universal Healthcare
Armenia is establishing a State Health Insurance Fund to improve healthcare system efficiency and achieve universal health coverage. Learn more about this significant reform and its implications.
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RFK Jr.’s Plan to Ban TV Drug Ads: A Bold Move Against Big Pharma’s Billions
RFK Jr., a critic of the pharmaceutical industry, proposes banning TV ads for prescription drugs. Learn about the challenges, legal battles, and potential impact of this policy.