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Some Hospitals In Colo., Va., And DC Halt Gender Care For Those Under 19
Medical facilities are reevaluating their treatment in the wake of President Donald Trump's executive order. In related news, a Colorado Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill that would make it a ...
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RFK Jr.’s Confirmation As Health Secretary Remains Too Close To Call
After two days of Senate committee hearings, four Republicans have declined to commit to approving Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose stance on vaccines remains a hot-button issue even after being presented ...
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FDA Green Lights New, Nonaddictive Pain Pill Journavx — But It’s Pricey
The drug, known as suzetrigine, is the first new painkiller approved in the U.S. since 1998. It can be used to relieve pain after surgery or injury, and some researchers say it might be the start of a ...
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Cigna Vows To Change Policies On Prior Authorization, Patient Advocacy
CEO David Cordani suggested Thursday that the moves are a direct response to the slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the public outcry over the state of health care. Other news is on ...
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Pentagon Ends Abortion Travel Policy For Troops And Their Families
The Biden-era policy provided paid leave and reimbursement for troops to travel outside the state where they are stationed to obtain abortions or reproductive care. Trump critics claim these policies ...
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Cigna To Reform Prior Authorization, Provider Services In 2025 The Cigna Group will spend up to $150 million to reform its prior authorization, patient advocacy and provider services this year, CEO ...