Tag: Health policy

The Trump administration's unexpected dismissal of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees has reverberated across the nation, leaving a significant impact on public health work. The abrupt firing of these individuals has...

Renowned Geneticist Francis Collins Retires from NIH, Emphasizing Respect for WorkersWASHINGTON — The scientific community was left in shock and admiration as Francis Collins, a distinguished geneticist and former director of the National Institutes...

States Grapple with Opioid Settlement Money Amid Federal Funding DeclineAs states across the nation face a looming budget crisis, the debate over how to allocate opioid settlement money has taken center stage. The recent...

The Future of Medicaid: Navigating Challenges AheadThe Medicaid health insurance program, a lifeline for individuals with low incomes, is currently at a crossroads. With Congress deliberating major cuts and President Donald Trump's conflicting promises...

Health Policy Valentines: A Heartfelt Ode to HealthcareThis Valentine's season, love was in the air in unexpected ways as readers poured their hearts out in poetic valentines dedicated to health policy. From the whimsical...

The Senate has officially confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the U.S. Health Secretary, a decision that has stirred up a mix of excitement, concern, and controversy across the political spectrum. In a close...

In a captivating tale of a seasoned leader's crusade against the convoluted world of health care, Gloria Sachdev emerges as a beacon of change in Indiana. Armed with a background in pharmacy and years...

In the bucolic town of Walhalla, South Carolina, a unique primary care clinic operated by Clemson University stands as a beacon of hope for the underserved. Nestled amidst the rolling hills of the Blue...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Unfit to Lead Department of HealthRobert F. Kennedy Jr.’s two confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill have raised serious concerns about his suitability to lead the largest health agency in the...

President Donald Trump's recent health policy moves are causing a stir in the healthcare world, as he aims to dismantle some of the initiatives put in place by his predecessor, former President Joe Biden....