Trump administration finalizes watered-down Medicare drug pricing rule covering four companies
The Trump administration published a final rule in Washington that limits its new Medicare drug pricing pilots to only four specific companies.
Category: Health
Montana begins early Medicaid work requirement enforcement causing patient confusion
Montana started enforcing its Medicaid work requirements on October 1, a date earlier than the national standard of January 1.
US food corporations fund influencers to counter Robert F Kennedy Jr health claims
Major American food and agriculture companies are paying social media influencers to challenge the health platform of Robert F Kennedy Jr as he prepares for his role heading the Department of Health and Human Services.
Study finds shorter eating windows may help with weight loss
Researchers analyzed data from 124 adults in five trials to compare different time-restricted eating windows and their effects on health metrics.
Health tech leaders discuss Washington policy in new newsletter
STAT+ subscribers received a weekly newsletter on Wednesday detailing conversations among health technology leaders regarding artificial intelligence and government policy in Washington.
Tennessee medical professionals oppose state execution methods after failed lethal injection
Dozens of Tennessee healthcare workers told the governor that they should not assist in executions following a botched lethal injection in May.
Researchers identify vascular issues in brain-bordering cancer spread
Scientists report on pipework problems affecting cancer that spreads to areas bordering the brain.
HHS launches new AI program to speed up clinical trials
The Department of Health and Human Services announced a five-year initiative in Washington to accelerate clinical trials using artificial intelligence.
Esther Rantzen, founder of Childline and Silverline charities, has died aged 86
Esther Rantzen, the television presenter and founder of Childline, died at age 86 in September 2026.
Medical associations condemn FBR raids and warn of nationwide strike
The Pakistan Medical Association and allied groups condemned Federal Board of Revenue actions against clinics while announcing a doctors' convention in Gujrat on Oct 11.