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When It Comes to Vaccine Strategy, Be Careful Comparing the U.S. to Other Countries

— The health landscape varies significantly from country to country

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Paul Offit Goes Off on Religious Vaccine Exemptions

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

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What It Will Really Take to Restore Trust in the CDC

A singular narrative, consistency, and relatability are paramount

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New iPhone Radiation Concerns; Man Dies After Raw Oysters; PBM Market Tightens

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FDA Panel Favors Dropping OTC Decongestant

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CDC Advisors Support Updated COVID Shots for All

Committee members raised concerns that a more graded recommendation would contribute to inequity

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DEA Gets an Earful About Telehealth Prescribing of Controlled Substances

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CancelRx System Reduced Drug Dispensing on Discontinued Scripts

Proportion of meds dispensed after prescription's discontinuation in EHR dropped from 8% to 1.4%

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