High Cost of IUD for Women: Insurance Coverage Discrepancies
At her annual OB-GYN visit, Callie Anderson, a 25-year-old woman from Scranton, Pennsylvania, made a life-changing decision. Tired of the birth control pill, she opted for an intrauterine device (IUD) for long-acting, reversible contraception....
FDA Approves Vertex Non-Opioid Pain Drug: Pharmalittle Update
Vertex Pharmaceuticals recently achieved a significant milestone with the FDA approval of their non-opioid pain drug, Journavx. This groundbreaking development opens the door for a new era in pain management, offering hope and sparking...
RFK Jr. Hearings Recap: Live Discussion With KFF Health News Journalists
As we dive into the recap of the recent RFK Jr. Hearings, held on January 30, 2025, we find ourselves in the midst of a live discussion with KFF Health News Journalists. The event...
FDA Approves Vertex’s Non-Opioid Pain Drug for Rollout
Vertex Pharmaceuticals recently received FDA approval for their innovative non-opioid pain drug, Journavx, marking a significant milestone in the realm of pain management. This groundbreaking development has stirred a whirlwind of anticipation and skepticism...
RFK Jr. Faces Scrutiny in Latest Health News
Amidst the latest health news, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Department of Health and Human Services, faced intense scrutiny during his confirmation hearings this week. Democrats and some Republicans...
Impact of Trump’s Executive Order on Gender-Affirming Care in Hospitals
In a recent development that has sent shockwaves across the medical community, hospitals in Colorado, Virginia, and Washington D.C. have made the decision to pause gender-affirming care for young people following President Donald Trump's...
Trump Administration Stalls CDC’s Bird Flu Studies – Health News Update
The Trump administration's intervention in the release of crucial bird flu studies has raised concerns as the outbreak worsens across the United States. Scheduled to appear in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)...
Health Tech: Flourishing Models in the First Generation
Health Tech: A Closer Look at the First GenerationIn the ever-evolving landscape of health technology, we find ourselves at a crossroads where innovation intersects with responsibility and profit. This dichotomy is vividly portrayed in...
Improving Mental Health Crisis Services Since 988 Launch
Improving Mental Health Crisis Services Since 988 LaunchIn July 2022, 988 emerged as the national mental health crisis hotline, intended to serve as a vital lifeline for individuals navigating turbulent mental health waters. However,...
Trump Administration Reverses Freeze on Federal Grants: Clarifying Confusion
Trump Administration Rescinds Freeze on Federal Grants: Navigating the ConfusionIn a whirlwind turn of events, the Trump Administration made waves by reversing a memo freezing spending on federal grants less than two days after...
