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A new executive order takes decisive steps to improve the safety and oversight of biological research, especially dangerous gain-of-function experiments. It halts U.S. funding for risky research conducted abroad in…

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This executive order aims to eliminate regulatory roadblocks that slow the domestic production of critical medicines. It directs multiple federal agencies—including the FDA, EPA, and Army Corps of Engineers—to streamline…

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This executive order establishes the National Center for Warrior Independence to provide housing, care, and support services for homeless veterans, starting with a major redevelopment of the West Los Angeles…

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This executive order aims to bring fairness to prescription drug pricing by ensuring Americans pay no more than patients in other developed nations. It directs federal agencies to push for…

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This executive order renews a comprehensive campaign to lower prescription drug prices by prioritizing patient access, transparency, and market competition. It directs federal agencies to reform Medicare drug negotiations, stabilize…

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As the healthcare landscape shifts, securing diverse funding is essential to sustain primary care research. This resource offers guidance on tapping into federal agencies, foundations, healthcare systems, and even private…

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Celebrating five decades of service, the Administration for Native Americans reflects on its journey of supporting tribal self-determination through grants, partnerships, and culturally grounded initiatives. The report highlights landmark efforts…

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The FY 2025 Congressional Budget Justification for the Department of State and USAID outlines a $58.8 billion request to advance diplomacy, development, and national security efforts worldwide. Key priorities include…

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As more U.S. states adopt paid sick leave (PSL) mandates, new research reveals that these policies are helping parents spend more time caring for their children. Using nearly two decades…

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This study examines how Alaska schools are adopting trauma-engaged practices, finding that most are in the early stages of implementation despite growing awareness of childhood trauma’s impact on student well-being.…

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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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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 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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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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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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