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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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Trump: 6-Week Abortion Ban a 'Mistake'; Capitol Doc Scrutiny; Immigrant Health Costs

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Sep 18, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
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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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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DEA Gets an Earful About Telehealth Prescribing of Controlled Substances

Proposed in-person visit requirements raises concern for psychiatry groups

Sep 12, 2023
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Opinion
How Vital Drug Shortages Happen

"Fundamentally, there's something broken in how the market works"

Sep 11, 2023
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COVID Influence May Have Violated First Amendment; New 9/11 Victims; 'Elephant Skin'

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Sep 11, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
U.S. Drops Virus-Hunting Program; Spicy Chip and Fatality; Lost Bladder Tumor

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Sep 07, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
McConnell's Medical Report; Mask Mandate War Brews; OTC Naloxone Hits Stores

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Sep 06, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Jill Biden Has COVID; BA.2.86 Less Evasive Than Feared? Jimmy Buffett's Fatal Cancer

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Sep 05, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
MedPod Today: Texas Abortion Ban Fallout, Movie Docs, and Fall COVID Shots

Three MedPage Today reporters discuss abortion care, doctors in movies, and fall boosters

Sep 01, 2023
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McConnell Speculation; Army Doc Charged; Ice Cream Recall Over Listeria Concerns

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Sep 01, 2023
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