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Trump’s “most favored nation” drug pricing order could lower costs but raise new challenges for physicians, patients and pharma.

Bhattacharya outlines his philosophy of research for National Academy of Medicine.

Silencing one channel without building credible alternatives risks leaving patients less informed and physicians more burdened.

Finance Committee holds hearing on administration’s plan for health care in 2026.

Senate Finance Committee holds hearing on administration’s 2026 plan for American health care.

Florida surgeon general says school immunization rules will be scrapped; some changes would need lawmakers’ approval as pediatric leaders warn of outbreak risks. Medical groups speak out in opposition to the move.

In House Health Subcommittee hearing, they ask the same thing about RFK and the Trump administration.

Joint essay adds to collective criticism of HHS secretary’s handling of health care.

HHS Deputy Secretary O’Neill takes helm as acting director; criticism continues.

American Public Health Association says ‘we’ve had enough’ as CDC director contests her firing.

Less than a month in, the HHS says the CDC director is out. She says she’s not leaving until fired by the president.

‘Medical schools talk about nutrition but fail to teach it,’ per HHS, Department of Education.

Findings by The Physicians Foundation point to an epidemic of medical misinformation and disinformation in the United States.

Legislative solutions can incentivize research and development for lifesaving antimicrobials.

Anders Gilberg, SVP of government affairs at MGMA, joins the show with health policy updates from Washington.

Anders Gilberg, SVP of government affairs at MGMA, joins the show with health policy updates from Washington.

Leading pediatrics group urges protection for infants as RFK Jr. escalates feud over vaccine policy.

Leading pediatrics group urges protection for infants as RFK Jr. escalates feud over vaccine policy.

67 health organizations sign letter urging faster access and coverage

Measles data reveals critical blind spots in public health reporting, highlighting the urgent need for transparent, localized health information.

New JAMA research undercuts Kennedy’s rationale for dismissing CDC vaccine panel.

Exclusive results of a survey of Medical Economics’ physician audience.

America’s Physician Groups also sound alarm on possible changes to USPSTF.

HHS, RFK have called for a sweeping ban on 7-OH — without public data, confirmed fatalities, or expert input.

Money is on hold, but local health experts say it needs to keep flowing to ensure continuation of prevention and response programs.