FDA Will Remove Warnings for HRT Products Used for Menopause
The FDA will remove black box warnings on hormone replacement therapies after evidence showed the risks were overstated.
Debunked Episode 21: The Drug Price Debate, AI in Healthcare Companies Face Consolidation But How Much?
How many companies will be left standing once consolidation hits the AI in healthcare sector? Which pharma companies are working with the Trump administration to lower costs?
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Enhanced Direct Enrollment: Georgia Access and the Power of Partnership
Across the nation, state-based health insurance exchanges are searching for ways to better serve their communities while making enrollment easier, more personal, and more accessible for everyone.
Debunked Episode 19: Turmoil at the CDC, Epic’s AI Strategy
The latest episode of the Debunked podcast explores an ongoing debate questioning the role of payers in healthcare transactions. It also highlights turmoil at the CDC.
Debunked Episode 18: Unpacking MAHA, Nutrition on a Regional and Global Scale
The Trump administration's Make America Healthy Again nutrition policies and Medicare Advantage plan ethics were prominent themes on the latest episode of the Debunked Podcast with MedCity News Editor-in-Chief Arundhati Parmar and guest co-host Paul Markovich, CEO of Blue Shield of California parent company Ascendiun.
RFK Jr. Cancels $500M in mRNA R&D Contracts as HHS Turns Focus to Older, Slower Vaccine Technologies
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is cancelling 22 mRNA vaccine contracts funded by BARDA. Without evidence, Kennedy claimed these vaccines fail to protect effectively against upper respiratory tract infections.
To Train More Nurses, We Need More Nurse Educators
The Train More Nurses Act would help address these challenges by directing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as well as the U.S. Labor Department, to conduct a review of nursing grant programs to identify opportunities to increase faculty at nursing schools nationwide, especially in underserved communities.
Solera Health’s Playbook To Beat Rising Employer Expenses
Solera Health is working to streamline employer contracting with health tech.
Prior Authorization Reform Is Finally on the Table — Standards Must Be Too
It’s a meaningful step. But declarations alone won’t fix a system still powered by fax machines, phone calls, and inconsistent rules. Real progress will require a modern digital infrastructure, aligned incentives, and coordinated action across both the public and private sectors.
Experts Plead with RFK Jr. Not to Fire Key Preventive Health Panel
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly planning to dismiss all 16 members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a panel that decides which preventive care services are fully covered by payers. This has sparked concern from healthcare leaders who warn it could undermine access to important cancer screenings, as well as vital services for children.
Why HHS’ Notice On Federal Public Benefits Harms Both Lawfully Present and Undocumented Immigrants
Numerous advocacy organizations are sounding the alarm over a recent HHS notice that restricts access to federal benefits for undocumented immigrants, as well as for those lawfully present.
Democratic Attorneys General Sue Trump Administration Over New ACA Rule
A group of Democratic attorneys general filed a lawsuit against HHS and CMS, arguing that their recent final rule will harm access to care under the Affordable Care Act.
NEMT Partner Guide: Why Payers and Providers Should Choose MediDrive’s TMS
Alan Murray on improving access for medical transportation.
Why HIPAA Compliance Is Both a Challenge and Opportunity for EMS Providers
From mobile documentation to emergency handoffs, EMS providers handle sensitive patient information in fast-moving environments. Understanding how HIPAA applies — and how to comply — can improve care, reduce risk, and build systemwide trust.
From Magic Bullets to Medical Insights: How RFK Jr.’s Critique Shapes the Future of Pharma Advertising
But where do truth and trust originate in healthcare marketing? They emerge from various sources such as digital advertising, educational campaigns, patient journeys, and partnerships with healthcare providers who uphold truth in advertising standards.
HIPAA’s Blind Spot: It’s Time to Address Client-Side Attacks
The bottom line is that while recognizing there is an issue is vital, too many healthcare organizations are counting on solutions that cannot and will not provide a sufficient line of defense.
Congress Scrutinizes RFK Jr. on Budget Cuts, Vaccines and More
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Wednesday. He faced questions on vaccines, HHS cuts and other issues.
HHS Health IT Innovation Exec Joins INVEST Agenda at Critical Time for the Department
Stephen Konya, Chief, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, ASTP with the Department of Health and Human Services, will speak at INVEST, MedCity's annual investor conference in Chicago, May 20-21. Register today!