Tag: Health policy

Renowned Geneticist Francis Collins Retires from NIH, Emphasizing Respect for Workers WASHINGTON — 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 Decline As 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 Ahead The 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 Healthcare This 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 Health Robert 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...