Tag: Washington D.C.
Regulating UnitedHealth’s Expansion: Calls from Lawmakers
UnitedHealth Group Faces Calls for Regulation Amid Lawmaker ConcernsDemocratic lawmakers are raising alarms about the growing dominance of UnitedHealth Group in the healthcare market, advocating for swift action to address what they view as...
Sanofi sues HHS over payment terms for 340B hospitals: What it means for healthcare...
Sanofi Sues HHS Over Payment Terms for 340B Hospitals: Shaking Up the Healthcare IndustryIn a groundbreaking move that has sent shockwaves through the healthcare industry, Sanofi, a leading pharmaceutical company, has taken legal action...
Congress Cracks Down on PBMs, Sanofi Sues HHS: Pharmalittle Update
Congressional Crackdown on PBMs
After two years of intense negotiations, Congress is on the brink of finalizing a deal that will rein in pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). According to a report by STAT, lawmakers have...
Marty Makary’s FDA Agenda & Lessons from Taxi Drivers for Scientists
Marty Makary's Potential FDA Role
Renowned surgeon Marty Makary, a potential FDA commissioner, has stirred mixed opinions among health care leaders. While some hail him as a truth-teller and advocate for science, others view him...
Analyzing Marty Makary’s Road to FDA: Scrutiny of PBMs
Congress Nears Major Deal on Healthcare ReformsIn a landmark development, Congress is on the verge of finalizing a groundbreaking deal that will revolutionize the healthcare landscape in the United States. The proposed...
FDA Deputy Commissioner Namandjé Bumpus Announces Departure
Namandjé Bumpus Announces Departure from FDANamandjé Bumpus, the principal deputy commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has recently announced her departure from the agency. This news was shared by Commissioner Robert Califf...
Health AI Oversight Priorities for Next Congress: Bipartisan Task Force Target
Health AI Oversight Priorities for Next Congress: Bipartisan Task Force TargetArtificial intelligence (AI) holds immense potential to revolutionize the healthcare industry by streamlining administrative tasks, enhancing clinical diagnostics, and accelerating drug discovery processes. A...
Republicans Support Confirmation of RFK Jr. as Health Secretary
Republicans Support Confirmation of RFK Jr. as Health SecretaryRepublican senators are not letting concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s past views on vaccines and abortion interfere with their support for his confirmation as the...
Benefits and Challenges of HHS’s Use of AI and Telehealth in Healthcare
Benefits and Challenges of HHS's Use of AI and Telehealth in HealthcareHow the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is Embracing AIThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has taken a bold...
