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New from me: HHS has terminated funding for at least 67 projects at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. That includes research focused on issues the agency says it is prioritizing, like antibiotic resistance.
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Judge strikes down Trump admin's definition of 'medically frail' in Medicaid work rules politi.co/4iMsHir
GAO said today the Trump administration violated the impoundment act by withholding funds intended for AHRQ grants. gao.gov/products/b-337872
I have been reporting on this story here rollcall.com/2026/04/07/nobo… and here: rollcall.com/2026/07/17/hhs-…
My story about how Trump's Medicare checks will drain Congress' favorite health care offset, leaving Congress in a bind as they eye year-end health extenders (🔒): plus.cq.com/doc/news-8548884…
My latest story in my series about hep C in the U.S. Other countries have implemented opt out testing for hep C in emergency departments, finding people who may never have known they have it. But it’s rare in the U.S.
rollcall.com/2026/08/05/opt-…
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DC: there is a sweet stray that’s been living on our block! me and my neighbors have been taking care of him but we worry for his safety long term. If you want a sweet boy pls DM me and we can talk about how to safely get him inside. he likes treats and has been more vocal lately
The Trump administration released a new version of the 340B rebate model to take effect in January. It would allow drug companies to issue 340B discounts for certain drugs through reimbursement to providers rather than provide upfront discounts.
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NEW: Cassidy is a YES on Kaufman for ASPR. Cassidy says Kaufman won't be involved in vaccine decision-making in his post
"Mr. Kaufman has said some pretty stupid things and irresponsible things regarding immunization. He has owned up to that in his conversations with me."
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Another lawsuit is now challenging the administration's changes to the Title X family planning program.
More here: news.bloomberglaw.com/health…
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AHA Raises Concerns With Bipartisan Senate Price Transparency Bill ow.ly/Ss2k106BuHS
Take a quick shot and then get back in your car, what could go wrong
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Such a smart story!
NEW: Rep. Morgan Griffith could go for a a hot dog. But he's among the nearly half a million Americans diagnosed with Alpha-Gal Syndrome.
A look at the emerging tick-borne disease has captured the attention of Republicans and MAHA
rollcall.com/2026/07/22/tick…
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Syringe programs prevent the spread of hepatitis C, and also serve as a key link to treatment. They face uncertainty as the Trump admin bars federal funding for staffing and other support services — a shift experts warn could undermine progress against hepatitis C. New from me ⬇️