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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.
WHY THIS MATTERS
What Trump and the GOP have planned for healthcare
Health systems are rightly concerned about Republican plans to cut Medicaid spending, end ACA subsidies and enact site neutral payments, says consultant Michael Abrams, managing partner of Numerof, a consulting firm.
“Health systems have reason to worr…
Teva files lawsuit against drug-price negotiations
Teva Pharmaceuticals has joined other drug makers in filing a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services for the drug-pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act.
