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Doc Sues Over Vax Mandate; False Child Abuse Claims? FDA's Decongestant Delay

This past week in healthcare investigations

Sep 20, 2023
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Stopping Medical Misinformation Requires Early Detection

Help is needed from the medical community and the general public, says media watchdog CEO

Sep 20, 2023
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I Just Got Over COVID. Do I Need an Updated Shot?

And if I do, how long should I wait?

Sep 19, 2023
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Opinion
From Physician to Politician

Brian H. Williams discusses gun violence, bipartisan politics, and hitting the campaign trail

Sep 19, 2023
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Want Better Health Outcomes? Check Out What Other Countries Do

Countries who outperform the U.S. system have three things in common, expert says

Sep 19, 2023
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Opinion
Medical Debt Is Killing Our Patients

Here's my legislative solution to put an end to this

Sep 16, 2023
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A Look at the Data Behind CDC's Updated COVID Vax Decision

Here are the highlights of the agency's extensive evidence review

Sep 15, 2023
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No 'Silver Bullet' for Generic Drug Shortage, House Members Told

A total of 301 drugs were in active shortage last year

Sep 14, 2023
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A 'SAD' Story: Patient Stuck With $176K Bill After Medicare Policy Switch

CMS abruptly decided patients can self-administer Stelara -- even those with Parkinson's

Sep 14, 2023
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Drug Companies, Allies Fight Back on Medicare Drug Price Negotiations

They argue that the government is using coercion while claiming sellers have options

Sep 14, 2023
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Hospital CEO's 'Naked Art' Suit; Family Sues Over Dead Baby Images; Lost Tumor Suit

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

Sep 14, 2023
Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.
Opinion
What It Will Really Take to Restore Trust in the CDC

A singular narrative, consistency, and relatability are paramount

Sep 13, 2023
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California Misinfo Law Is Destined for the Dustbin

Amendment repeals language, but licensing boards apparently had authority all along

Sep 13, 2023
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Child Abuse Doc Reassigned; Columbia Protected Predator Doc? Hospital Sued Employees

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Sep 13, 2023
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