Susan Morse

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RFK Jr.: Senators want definitive answers on vaccines, autism and Medicaid

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was grilled for a second day in the Senate on his views on vaccines, autism, Medicaid and more.
Senator Bill Cassidy R-La., chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor  & Pensions wanted Kennedy to answer “yes or …

Confusion persists over spending freeze and its effect on Medicaid

Confusion reportedly exists over a memo issued by The White House Office of Management and Budget rescinding President Trump’s federal financial assistance spending freeze.

RFK Jr. testifies he is not ‘anti-vaccine’ in Senate confirmation hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he was not anti-vaccine in his opening statement before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday morning.
“I am pro-safety,” Kennedy said to shouts in the Senate chamber. “I believe vaccines play a critical role.”
Kennedy al…

Pfizer pays close to $60 million to resolve kickback allegations

Pfizer, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company, has agreed to pay close to $60 million to resolve kickback allegations involving payment to providers.

HIMSS25: Digital increases patient involvement and self-management

Digital programs enhance patient engagement by increasing involvement and self-management, according to Yanyan Hu, CIO of the Ministry of Health Singapore, who is speaking at HIMSS25.
Health tech improves communication, and encourages self-management a…

Cleveland Clinic announces 114 layoffs due to financial challenges

Cleveland Clinic has announced the layoff of 114 nonclinical employees due to financial challenges.
“We made the difficult decision to reduce the number of administrative management positions across our organization,” a company spokesperson said. ”
WHY…

Confirmation hearings planned for RFK Jr. next week 

Senate confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s pick to head Health and Human Services, will take place on Wednesday and Thursday of next week.

Confirmation hearings planned for RFK Jr. next week 

Senate confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s pick to head Health and Human Services, will take place on Wednesday and Thursday of next week.

CMS appeals UnitedHealthcare’s star ratings win

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has appealed UnitedHealthcare’s win over its Medicare Advantage star ratings score.
CMS filed the appeal on Tuesday in federal court for the Eastern District of Texas. 
It is appealing the November 22, 202…

HHS provides $590 million to Moderna amid vaccine controversy 

Three days before President Donald Trump was sworn into office, the Department of Health and Human Services announced the award of $590 million to Moderna to accelerate the development of mRNA-based pandemic influenza vaccines.
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