A slew of bills this legislative season are tapping into RFK Jr.'s unconventional health movement.
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Make America Healthy Again is ringing through statehouses across the U.S. Taken together, the wave of legislation captures the public frustration with the pace and efficacy of federal health oversight. With MAHA as an accelerant, states are attempting to exert influence over national policy and corporate practices that affect health. Read more. By Sarah Todd |
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Cancer research, long protected, feels 'devastating' effects under Trump For decades, cancer held a near-sacred spot in the American biomedical enterprise, commanding the lion's share of research dollars and support from both Democrats and Republicans. Now, not even cancer is protected from political change. Read more. By Angus Chen
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Health insurers' rapid adoption of AI tools is outpacing regulators' ability to keep watch Where insurers see opportunity, industry watchdogs see a brewing crisis. Consumer representatives to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, a group that advises regulators on industry standards, have called for urgent action to protect patients from discrimination and harm arising from the use of AI in coverage decisions. Read more. By Casey Ross
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