Biotechnology and life sciences

Patients Shocked by Hidden ER Bills at Hybrid Urgent Care Clinics

A patient treating a routine urinary tract infection at a hybrid facility received an unexpected $1,756 emergency room bill after initially paying only $211. This case highlights a growing pattern where patients…
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Biotechnology and life sciences

Opinion: Congress Must Act to Restore Independence of Scientific Advisory Committees

Following the dismissal of key members from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and a broader trend of dismantling scientific advisory bodies, experts argue that Congress must enact legislative reforms to insulate…
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Biotechnology and life sciences

STAT Reporters Analyze Healthcare Stakes in Upcoming Midterm Elections

In the latest STATus Report, journalists from Boston and Washington D.C. examine how the midterm elections could reshape federal health and science policies, featuring key insights on vaccine mandates, drug regulations…
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Biotechnology and life sciences

FDA and CMS Work Behind the Scenes to Prevent Regulatory Conflict Over State AI Testing

Federal health officials are quietly coordinating efforts to resolve jurisdictional tensions between state medical boards and federal agencies as more states explore testing artificial intelligence in clinical…
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