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Executive Order 14221: Making America Healthy...
In a renewed push for healthcare transparency, the President has issued an Executive Order aimed at empowering patients with clear, accurate, and actionable pricing information. The directive builds on previous…
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AHRQ Summit to Address Emergency Department...
ED boarding—where admitted patients wait in the ER for inpatient beds—isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s a public health crisis. The AHRQ Summit convened health leaders to tackle this systemic problem…
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The Inflation Reduction Act Is Negotiating the...
The Inflation Reduction Act introduced a pricing policy that gives small-molecule drugs only 9 years of market exclusivity—four fewer than their large-molecule counterparts. While aiming to reduce costs, this distinction…
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The Value of Follow-On Biopharma Innovation for...
Not all pharmaceutical breakthroughs are brand-new molecules—some of the most impactful innovations are the ones that refine what already exists. Follow-on biopharma innovations enhance existing therapies by improving safety, tailoring…
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Disaster Assistance: Improving the Federal Approach
Disasters are becoming deadlier, more frequent, and costlier—and the federal approach to helping communities recover is straining under the pressure. With over 600 open disaster declarations and billions in aid…
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Regional Price Level Estimates for Medical...
Medical service prices vary dramatically across U.S. states, often more so than non-medical goods. This paper leverages billions of commercial insurance claims to create detailed, state-level medical price indices, revealing…
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Advancing Health Through Innovation: New Drug...
The future of medicine is here. In 2024, the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research approved 50 groundbreaking therapies, bringing hope to patients with rare diseases, cancer, and chronic…
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Mission-Critical Information Technology: Agencies...
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has identified 16 mission-critical IT acquisitions across federal agencies that are essential for national security, public health, and the economy. These projects, totaling $51.7 billion,…
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Contec CMS8000 Contains a Backdoor
A critical security risk has been discovered in the Contec CMS8000 patient monitor, commonly used in healthcare settings. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) found an embedded backdoor that…
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Medical Devices for the Assessment of Traumatic...
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) assessment has evolved with medical device innovations, offering tools that support clinical evaluations. The FDA regulates these devices, categorizing them based on risk levels, ranging from…
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Organic Situation Report, 2025 Edition
The Organic Situation Report, 2025 Edition dives into the evolving landscape of organic agriculture, highlighting both challenges and opportunities. While consumer demand for organic products remains strong, reaching nearly $70…
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Understanding Data About the Supplemental...
Understanding how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation is reported in consumer data is essential for shaping policies on food security and public assistance. This report analyzes the Circana Consumer…
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Report to the Congressional Defense Committees:...
The Department of Defense’s pandemic preparedness strategy underscores the importance of global partnerships, proactive planning, and rapid response capabilities. By integrating bio-surveillance, health security alliances, and medical research, DoD enhances…
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Annual Report on Recording of Health Assessment...
Ensuring the health readiness of deployed military personnel is critical to mission success and overall force well-being. The latest Department of Defense report highlights improvements in compliance with health assessments,…
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Alcohol and Cancer Risk 2025: The U.S. Surgeon...
Most people know smoking causes cancer, but did you know alcohol does too? The U.S. Surgeon General’s latest advisory warns that alcohol consumption is a leading preventable cause of cancer,…
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