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Did a military lab spill anthrax into public waterways? New book reveals details of a US leak
Did a military lab spill anthrax into public waterways? New book reveals details of a US leak
Alison Young, KHN
April 25, 2023
3:20 pm

In a new book released April 25, investigative reporter Alison Young reveals there were repeated and egregious safety breaches and government oversight failures at Fort Detrick, Maryland.

US officials want to end the HIV epidemic by 2030, but many stakeholders think they won’t
US officials want to end the HIV epidemic by 2030, but many stakeholders think they won’t
Daniel Chang and Sam Whitehead, KHN
April 24, 2023
11:30 am

The COVID-19 pandemic, workforce shortages and bureaucratic red tape have slowed HIV response efforts.

Tension builds in transgender policy debate in Montana
Tension builds in transgender policy debate in Montana
Keely Larson, KHN
April 21, 2023
3:30 pm

Montana Senate Bill 99 would prohibit minors with gender dysphoria from receiving certain medical and surgical treatments.

The Biden administration vowed to be a leading voice on opioid settlements but has gone quiet
The Biden administration vowed to be a leading voice on opioid settlements but has gone quiet
Aneri Pattani, KHN
April 21, 2023
11:30 am

President Biden laid out a plan to appoint an “opioid crisis accountability coordinator” during his 2020 campaign, but nothing has ever materialized.

California picks generic drug company Civica to produce low-cost insulin
California picks generic drug company Civica to produce low-cost insulin
Angela Hart, KFF Health News
March 20, 2023
2:20 pm

The unprecedented move makes good on the governor’s promise to put state government in direct competition with brand-name drug companies.

Will ‘Elf Bars’ go up in smoke? Chuck Schumer calls on FDA to act
Will ‘Elf Bars’ go up in smoke? Chuck Schumer calls on FDA to act
Lecia Bushak
March 20, 2023
1:05 pm

The Senate majority leader said the popular vaping products may be evading e-cigarette advertising rules.

Judge signals he could rule to halt sales of common abortion pill
Judge signals he could rule to halt sales of common abortion pill
Sarah Varney, KHN
March 20, 2023
10:45 am

Abortion rights advocates fear the judge could rule within days to force manufacturers to pull mifepristone from the market nationwide.

Will Biden’s ambitious healthcare proposals pass? A look at the 2024 budget
Will Biden’s ambitious healthcare proposals pass? A look at the 2024 budget
Lecia Bushak
March 10, 2023
1:00 pm

The Biden administration’s 2024 budget proposal includes provisions on lowering drug prices, extending Medicare solvency and investing in mental health.

Montana considers new wave of legislation to loosen vaccination rules
Montana considers new wave of legislation to loosen vaccination rules
Keely Larson, KHN
March 10, 2023
10:30 am

Entities must accept “without question or malice” religious or conscience exemptions pertaining to certain medications, including vaccines.

Congress told HHS to set up a health data network in 2006. The agency still hasn’t.
Congress told HHS to set up a health data network in 2006. The agency still hasn’t.
Sam Whitehead, KFF Health News
February 9, 2023
11:30 am

Lawmakers mandated the Department of Health and Human Services to better integrate U.S. data management systems to allow stakeholders to better share information years ago, in 2006 — long before the pandemic.

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