Health
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Employers drop obesity drug coverage as cash-pay programs grow
HCA Healthcare, one of the largest hospital systems in the U.S., recently made a decision that has caught the attention…
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Hospitals owned by REITs more likely to close or go bankrupt
Tara Bannow covers hospitals, providers, and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. Eight years before Steward Health…
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A Santa’s Christmas passion was nearly ended by a severe stroke. The desire to spread holiday cheer fueled his recovery.
When Brent Rasmussen experienced a sudden loss of balance one December morning in 2023, he knew something serious had happened.…
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Trump administration crackdown on gender-affirming care targets hospitals
The Trump administration is taking a bold stance on restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth in the United States. The…
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Trump’s marijuana reclassification could boost research, access
President Trump made a bold move on Thursday by signing an executive order that directs the federal government to reclassify…
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Trans medical care, FDA drug voucher program: Morning Rounds
The latest news in health and medicine is filled with controversy and groundbreaking developments. Let’s delve into the key highlights…
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Inside the FDA’s vaccine uproar
The controversy surrounding the FDA’s handling of COVID vaccines continues to escalate, with a recent internal email from a senior…
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Supervised drug use site points to overdose deaths averted
OnPoint NYC, the groundbreaking nonprofit that was the pioneer in offering supervised drug consumption services openly, marked its fourth anniversary…
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CDC grant goes to Danish researchers with ties to Tracy Beth Høeg
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently awarded a $1.6 million grant to researchers at the University…
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Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently made a series of regulatory moves aimed at effectively banning gender-affirming…
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