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Setting the Record Straight on the FDA’s Authority Over Drug Ads
Clarifying the FDA’s Role and Authority Over Direct-to-Consumer Drug Ads ...
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Vance-Walz Debate Highlighted Clear Health Policy Differences
The vice presidential debate showcased the very different views of Ohio Republican Sen. JD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate ...
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Harris’ Emphasis on Maternal Health Care Is Paying Dividends With Black Women Voters
Polls are showing renewed support from Black women voters for the Democratic ticket. Vice President Kamala Harris has backed ...
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Benefit Trend: Employers Opt To Give Workers an Allowance for Coverage
Employers are showing interest in a type of health reimbursement account that gives workers a contribution to choose and buy ...
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JD Vance, Noting Voters Don’t Trust His Party On Abortion, Does An About-Face
The Republican vice presidential nominee projected a softer stance on the debate stage and parroted Donald Trump's view that abortion legislation is a state issue. Citing his actions as Minnesota ...
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What’s Most Important To Voters? According To A Poll, Medicare And Health Costs
Respondents in the Gallup Poll of more than 3,600 adults ages 18 and older also said health care isn't getting as much attention as it should. In other election news, Kamala Harris goes on an ad blitz ...
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Five Key Health Insurers Reveal 2025’s Medicare Advantage Plans
The announcements by Cigna, CVS, Humana, Centene, and UnitedHealth were made ahead of the beginning of Medicare Advantage enrollment, which begins Oct. 15. Among other news, a top California health ...
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KP.3.1.1 Covid Variant Is Now Behind Majority Of New Cases In US
CDC data also show that subvariant KP.2.3 is responsible for around 1 in 10 new cases. The two "KP" variants are part of a covid variant group known as “FLiRT." Meanwhile, Brigham researchers revealed ...
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Federal Abortion Ban Is Off The Table, Trump Pledges During VP Debate
The Republican presidential nominee, who has previously dodged such a commitment, said he would veto any measure that takes away states' responsibilities. His announcement came after his running mate, ...
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Amid Medicaid ‘Unwinding,’ Many States Wind Up Expanding
It was expected that the past year and a half would be a fraught time for Medicaid, the workhorse of the nation’s health system, which covers more people than any other government health insurance ...
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Obamacare’s History Back In Public Eye
While Republican JD Vance tried to sell viewers on the notion that Donald Trump sought bipartisanship changes to the Affordable Care Act, Democrat Tim Walz reminded them that the GOP's repeated ...
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Consumer Watchdog Spotlights Illegal Medical Debt Collection Tactics
In related news, the Debt Fairness Act went into effect Tuesday in Minnesota. Also, Chinese and U.S. health officials agree to increase cooperation on global health affairs, and more.