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Limits on care denials in Medicare stall in Congress again

Lawmakers may have lost the chance to address a major source of aggravation before the midterms.

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Feb 9 • 5:30 AM EST • Health • axios.com
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Health care workers want ICE out of hospitals, and blue states are responding

As the Trump administration intensifies its immigration crackdown, health care workers in multiple states say ICE is increasing its presence in health care facilities, deterring people from seeking medical care and creating chaos that jeopardizes the safety of their patients.

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Feb 9 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • stateline.org
Federal government turns to fresher data to rein in Medicare Advantage upcoding

CMS is taking a new approach to limit one of the ways insurers are boosting profits in Medicare Advantage.

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Feb 9 • 4:30 AM EST • Health • statnews.com
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Concerns grow over Nancy Guthrie’s health as search nears 9th day

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the search for Nancy Guthrie and how data from her pacemaker provided key timeline clues on ‘Sunday Night in America.’

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Feb 8 • 10:37 PM EST • Health • foxnews.com
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Minnesota physician groups call for health care protections as condition of DHS funding

Minnesota physician advocacy groups are raising concerns over reports of unsanitary conditions and a lack of medical care for detainees at ICE facilities.

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Feb 8 • 3:35 PM EST • Health • mprnews.org
'Take the vaccine, please,' a top US health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise

A leading U.S. health official is urging people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states. The appeal is from Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator. And it comes as the United States is at risk of losing its measles e...

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Feb 8 • 3:08 PM EST • Health • wral.com
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Statistics and data science symposium hosts early-career scientists

Researchers celebrated the role of numerical data in scientific research at a Jan. 26 event at the Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center. The Lange Symposium on Computational Statics and Biomedical Data Science – hosted by the UCLA Department of Computational Medicine and Human Genetics – invited six speakers from across the country to discuss their research.

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Feb 8 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • dailybruin.com
Why Is Health Care Getting More Costly?

It’s not surging profits but expensive new medical services and increased usage.

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Feb 8 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • city-journal.org
Missed Out on Eli Lilly? 2 Healthcare Stocks With Big Catalysts on the Horizon.

Eli Lilly is the leader in the GLP-1 space, but here's another GLP-1 stock and a medical device maker to consider.

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Feb 7 • 9:50 PM EST • Health • fool.com
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Should You Buy CVS Health Stock Before Feb. 10?

Recent Medicare Advantage news may mean disappointing updates to guidance.

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Feb 7 • 5:07 PM EST • Health • fool.com
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Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns

Republicans have cut Medicaid through new work requirements and they’ve declined to extend COVID-era subsidies.

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Feb 7 • 10:56 AM EST • Health • dallasnews.com
Plan for tiny Medicare payment hike would hurt seniors, some warn

Seniors with Medicare Advantage plans could face benefit cuts and higher costs in 2027 if Trump admin finalizes plans for minuscule payment increase.

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Feb 7 • 5:04 AM EST • Health • usatoday.com
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Health costs are fueling voter stress

Democrats are focusing on health care in the midterm elections, highlighting it as a key issue. Republicans have cut Medicaid through new work requirements and declined to extend COVID-era subsidies, leading to increased costs for Affordable Care Act plans.

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Feb 7 • 12:00 AM EST • Health • apnews.com
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Mark Cuban: ‘Health care costs drop like that’ if the administration breaks up big insurance companies

Cuban and a top Medicare official touted ways to help consumers save money when purchasing prescription medications.

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Feb 6 • 4:31 PM EST • Health • sltrib.com
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Experts Warn: The Dangerous Blur Between Science and Wellness in Mental Health Bestsellers

A marketplace where labels blur In many bookstores, titles rooted in clinical science sit inches from glossy self-help guides promising instant serenity. That proximity can make rigorous research look interchangeable with lifestyle advice, especially when everything shares the same bright displays. Readers encounter a single aisle labeled “psychology,” even when the content ranges from peer-reviewed evidence to spiritual rituals. The result is a subtle but pervasive blur, turning a complex health landscape into a grab-bag of mixed claims. Why the shelves can mislead Retail categories are built for convenience, not for methodological clarity or clinical accuracy. When “development personal” or “wellness” becomes the default bin, evidence-based psychology competes with coaching manifestos and mystical manuals. The visual language of covers—calming color palettes, confident subtitles, glowing endorsements—flattens the distinction between randomized trials and anecdotal wisdom. In that aesthetic harmony, a guide on cognitive behavioral therapy may appear no more “serious” than a book on moon manifestation. The stakes for readers and patients Confusion carries real risks, including delayed care when people self-treat serious symptoms with untested routines. Vulnerable readers—facing depression, trauma, or anxiety—may be swayed by charismatic voices over careful data. Some messages frame recovery as pure willpower, which can amplify shame when symptoms persist despite effort. Others overpromise universal solutions, ignoring cultural context, diagnostic nuance, and comorbidity. “Shelving is not neutral; it shapes beliefs, expectations, and choices.” What professionals and retailers are asking Clinicians and public-health experts argue for clear, readable signage that separates science-based mental health from broader wellness. Books by licensed psychiatrists or psychologists that cite peer-reviewed studies could be grouped under “Evidence-Based Mental Health.” Adjacent space might host reflective memoirs, coaching workbooks, or contemplative philosophy—valuable in their way, but clearly labeled as non-clinical guidance. Booksellers emphasize their dual role as cultural curators and commercial actors, noting they respond to demand while striving for quality standards. How clarity could look and feel The goal is not to police ideas, but to help readers navigate with confidence. Transparent categorization respects reader autonomy while lifting the signal of credible practice. Clear tags—such as “scientific references,” “clinical overview,” or “personal narrative”—can work like map legends, turning a maze into a route. And when a book blends modes, hybrid labels can acknowledge both insight and limitation. A practical checklist for choosing wisely Check the author’s credentials: clinical license, academic affiliation, or relevant training. Scan the references: citations to peer-reviewed journals or reputable guidelines. Look for scope limits: clear statements about who the book is and isn’t for, and when to seek care. Seek methods, not miracles: approaches tested across diverse groups, with measurable outcomes. Watch the language: be wary of absolute claims, stigmatizing tones, or one-size-fits-all promises. Cross-verify with trusted bodies: national psychology associations or public-health agencies. The publisher’s responsibility Publishers can raise the bar by standardizing disclosure on methods, sample sizes, and limitations. Editorial policies could require conflict-of-interest statements, transparent citations, and plain-language summaries of evidence. Marketing should avoid medicalized framing for books that lack clinical validation, even when sales incentives press for bold claims. When a manuscript mixes reflection with research, honest jacket copy can prevent false equivalence. Coexisting without confusion Wellness writing can offer genuine comfort, perspective, and daily habits that support well-being. Scientific texts can provide structured tools, validated therapies, and realistic expectations for progress. The aim is to let these strands coexist, while giving readers the navigational cues to tell them apart. With clearer shelves, informed labels, and modest design tweaks, we can protect reader trust—and keep the aisle both inviting and intelligent.

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Feb 6 • 3:13 PM EST • Science • iowaparkleader.com
ECU Health, Maynard Children’s Hospital and EastCare launch North Carolina’s first dedicated pediatric medical transport helicopter

A new helicopter will provide life-saving care to thousands of children in region.

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Feb 6 • 12:44 PM EST • Health • ecuhealth.org
Pine Park Health sees ROI from AI scheduling tool

Since artificial intelligence took over reminder calls, the mobile medical practice has given more than two FTE back to its medical assistant team. And a proactive scheduling agent has helped boost the number of visits per day.

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Feb 6 • 10:09 AM EST • Health • healthcareitnews.com
Comparing States’ Rural Health Fund Allotments to Medicaid Spending Cuts Can be Misleading

This issue brief explains why it can be misleading to compare the first year of Rural Health Transformation Program allocations with estimated Medicaid cuts, which will be implemented on a gradual basis and not fully take effect until 2027, after the rural health fund is exhausted.

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Feb 6 • 9:46 AM EST • Health • kff.org
Yemen’s crumbling health system leaves patients without treatment options

Outdated medical equipment, airport closures, and funding cuts combine to jeopardise patient outcomes in Yemen.

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Feb 6 • 9:43 AM EST • Health • aljazeera.com
New Voices Program for Emerging STEM Leaders Announces 2026 Cohort

Twenty outstanding mid-career scientists, engineers, and medical professionals joins the National Academies’ New Voices in Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, a program that aims to expand the expertise engaged in National Academies work while developing a network of U.S. leaders to address national and global challenges. “Now more than ever, we need to nurture the next generation of talented American researchers, who are the future leaders of the U.S. science and innovation enterprise,” said NAS President Marcia McNutt.

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Feb 6 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • nationalacademies.org
Scientists found a hidden fat switch and turned it off

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown enzyme that plays a crucial role in fat production. By blocking it, they stopped weight gain, reduced liver damage, and lowered harmful cholesterol levels in animal studies. The finding opens the door to a new kind of medication that could tackle obesity, fatty liver disease, and cardiovascular disease all at once.

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Feb 6 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Weeks Medical Center controversy puts North Country health care system under microscope

When North Country Healthcare formed in 2016 through the merger of four rural New Hampshire hospitals, it was viewed as a first-of-its-kind model. Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, and Littleton Regional Healthcare in Littleton would all maintain independence and self-governance but combine administration, finance, […]

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Feb 6 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • newhampshirebulletin.com
With ICE Using Medicaid Data, Hospitals and States Are in a Bind Over Warning Immigrant Patients

The Trump administration’s move to give deportation officials access to Medicaid data is forcing hospitals and states to consider alerting immigrant patients that information from emergency medical coverage applications could be used in efforts to remove them from the country.

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Feb 6 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • kffhealthnews.org
‘Behind the Blue’: Lindsay Ragsdale on growing pediatric health care and supporting Project ADAM

In this episode of “Behind the Blue,” Lindsay Ragsdale, chief medical officer of Golisano Children’s at UK, discusses her career at the university, the role of palliative care, the growth of the children’s hospital and her own son’s experience as a pediatric cardiology patient. As a “Woman of Impact” nominee for the American Heart Association’s current fundraising campaign, she also highlights how AHA helps fund an important initiative overseen by a Golisano team — Project ADAM in Kentucky.

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Feb 6 • 3:00 AM EST • Health • uknow.uky.edu
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Phibro Animal Health Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Phibro Animal Health (NASDAQ:PAHC) reported fiscal second-quarter results that management said reflected continued momentum from its animal health strategy and the integration of its medicated feed additive (MFA) acquisition, while also raising its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance. Second-quarter res

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Feb 5 • 11:37 PM EST • Health • marketbeat.com
2025 Annual Medical Education Innovations & Scholarship Conference Highlights

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Feb 5 • 11:26 PM EST • Health • med.nyu.edu
Nancy Guthrie missing for days without vital medication needed for health ailments

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of ‘Today’ co-host Savannah Guthrie, on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’

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Feb 5 • 10:08 PM EST • Health • foxnews.com
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LSU ousts Chancellor Steve Nelson from post atop New Orleans medical school

“We have reached a point where a change in direction is appropriate,” said LSU President Wade Rousse and the system’s chancellor, Jim Dalton, in an email to faculty and staff.

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Feb 5 • 6:17 PM EST • Health • nola.com
With ICE using Medicaid data, hospitals and states are in a bind over warning immigrant patients

The Trump administration’s move to give deportation officials access to Medicaid data is putting hospitals and states in a bind as they weigh whether to alert immigrant patients that their personal information, including home addresses, could be used in efforts to remove them from the country.

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Feb 5 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • cnn.com
Student Health Center at University of Nevada, Reno

The Student Health Center provides convenient, high-quality care — medical, mental health, nutrition, and sports medicine — for student well-being.

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Feb 5 • 3:00 AM EST • Health • unr.edu
Businessowner says Oklahoma's medical marijuana industry can be fixed instead of abolished

An Oklahoma businessowner agrees there are bad actors but believes the industry can be fixed rather than abolished.

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Feb 4 • 6:30 PM EST • Business • koco.com
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Cooper Health's new mobile unit brings primary care to people with autism and other developmental disabilities

The program aims to reduce the stress that medical visits may cause for these patients and remove barriers to care.

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Feb 4 • 3:37 PM EST • Health • phillyvoice.com
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Families leave lasting contribution to medical science with body donations

Augusta University receives between 70 to 80 body donations every year and provides support for educational activities and interdisciplinary research throughout its colleges.

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Feb 4 • 1:00 PM EST • Science • jagwire.augusta.edu
IBX’s commitment to getting health care right

Health care costs are weighing heavily on everyday Americans and their families. Across the country, more people are seeking health care and prices for medical care and prescriptions continue to rise. As a result, health insurers are increasing premiums to keep up. At the same time, employer provided health coverage is eating into paychecks. All of this is making it more difficult for hardworking Americans to afford the coverage and care they deserve.

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Feb 4 • 12:42 PM EST • Health • phillyvoice.com
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Clarest Health Launches "Clarest at Home," Closing the Gap in Medication Management from Facility to Front Door

VIENNA, Va., February 04, 2026--Clarest at Home Launch

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Feb 4 • 9:18 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Delegation from Cleveland Clinic’s Global Network to Share Knowledge at World Health Expo Dubai

Experts from Cleveland Clinic’s international locations will share strategies for healthcare excellence and insights into innovative treatments and medical research at World Health Expo Dubai.

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Feb 4 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • newsroom.clevelandclinic.org
How Colorado’s immigrant communities — and their health care providers — are bracing for impact under Trump’s budget bill

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as H.R. 1, will block refugees and asylees from Medicare and Medicaid, among other restrictions

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Feb 4 • 5:31 AM EST • Health • coloradosun.com
Thinking About Marijuana After 65? Doctors Warn of Overlooked Health Risks

Many people are using marijuana for medical reasons, and it may provide benefits for some. However, Stanford Medicine experts warn that older adults, in particular, should be mindful of the potential health risks. Eloise Theisen had no plans to become a medical cannabis expert. Now a geriatric

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Feb 3 • 11:11 PM EST • Health • scitechdaily.com
New LifeEvac base opens at VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital

The newly established VCU Health LifeEvac base in South Hill expands emergency air medical access, with a trained flight team supporting faster care for rural communities.

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Feb 3 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • vcuhealth.org
Woman shot, killed in UI Health parking garage in Little Italy

A woman on her way to a medical appointment Tuesday was shot to death on the third floor of a parking garage in the 1100 block of South Wood Street, authorities say. Police say the attack may be domestic related.

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Feb 3 • 6:03 PM EST • Health • chicago.suntimes.com
Children’s Minnesota to pause some pediatric gender health services

Gender-affirming care for transgender youth remains legal in Minnesota, but the hospital says it will pause prescribing puberty-suppressing medications and pubertal hormones to patients under the age of 18.

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Feb 3 • 4:10 PM EST • Health • mprnews.org
Person found shot to death at UI Health parking garage in Illinois Medical District
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Feb 3 • 3:43 PM EST • Health • cbsnews.com
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2 men charged with health insurance fraud, 1 charged with impersonating a doctor

Two men are facing a several fraud charges after police say a primary care medical doctor knowingly hired a non-licensed person who acted as a doctor at an East Hartford medical group. Police say in doing so, they then fraudulently billed the state Medicaid system. Police say Dr. Sultan Quraishi billed the state over $3,000 worth of fraudulent health insurance claims. Police are…

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Feb 3 • 3:41 PM EST • Health • nbcconnecticut.com
Medicaid cost, DCF oversight among CT lawmakers’ 2026 priorities

Connecticut legislators have lofty ambitions to tackle major health and human services challenges during the 2026 legislative session.

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Feb 3 • 3:03 PM EST • Health • ctmirror.org
Fitbit’s founders launch a new platform for monitoring your entire family’s health

Luffu tracks health data like medications, diets, and sleep and provides AI-powered alerts for potential health issues.

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Feb 3 • 9:28 AM EST • Health • theverge.com
RxUtility and Buzz Health Partner to Boost Medication Price Transparency for Consumers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. & FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., February 03, 2026--RxUtility, a medication affordability toolkit, announced a partnership with Buzz Health, leveraging its RxCompare multi-discount card pricing API.

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Feb 3 • 9:15 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Getting the right message to the right caregiver saves health system millions

At HIMSS26, a clinical informatics leader from the University of Maryland Medical System will describe how the organization's EHR-linked, rule-based technology helps ensure clinical notes get to the providers who need to see them.

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Feb 3 • 8:03 AM EST • Health • healthcareitnews.com
Menlo and a16z back AI scientist startup Phylo

Stanford researchers Kexin Huang and Yuanhao Qu launch Phylo, raising $13.5M from a16z and Menlo Ventures to develop Biomni Labs, an AI system for biomedical research tasks.

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Feb 3 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • endpoints.news
States and medical societies are stepping up to fill the CDC’s data void

Dozens of routinely updated CDC databases have gone quiet. Here’s what states and medical societies are doing to preserve U.S. public health

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Feb 3 • 6:30 AM EST • Health • scientificamerican.com
Budget director says addressing health care cost, access key for Whitmer

Flood said the governor's budget proposal will seek to address federal cuts to Medicaid spending while maintaining health care access in Michigan.

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Feb 3 • 6:03 AM EST • Health • freep.com
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Mizzou Athletics, Missouri Orthopedic Institute, MU Health Care Form Advanced Medical Partnership to Care for Student-Athletes - University of Missouri Athletics

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Athletics, Missouri Orthopedic Institute, and MU Health Care have announced a landmark collaboration that will significantly enhance m...

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Feb 3 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • mutigers.com
Medicaid work rules advance through Senate Health Committee

Democrats and Republicans were divided on adding work requirements for Medicaid.

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Feb 3 • 4:45 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
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Fearing ICE crackdown, immigrants nationally are avoiding treatment, sometimes with dire consequences

Doctors nationally are describing harrowing consequences for patients who put off medical care because of fears of ICE.

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Feb 3 • 4:30 AM EST • Health • statnews.com
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Dundalk family says grandmother was wrongly declared dead, cutting off health coverage

A Dundalk family said a startling error in Maryland’s Medicaid system left their elderly loved one without health coverage for weeks after the state mistakenly

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Feb 2 • 6:43 PM EST • Health • foxbaltimore.com
Mamdani’s New Health Commissioner Is an Unexpected Pick

Alister Martin’s appointment comes at pivotal time for the health of millions of New Yorkers, many of whom stand to lose their insurance or Medicaid under looming federal cuts.

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Feb 2 • 5:55 PM EST • Health • thecity.nyc
Media & Entertainment Group Of The Year: Gibson Dunn

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP successfully defended OpenAI in the first defamation case against a chatbot, is representing Warner Bros. Television in a battle over the medical drama "The Pitt" and secured an appellate victory for Bob Dylan in a high-profile case, earning the firm a spot among the 2025 Law360 Media & Entertainment Groups of the Year.

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Feb 2 • 4:04 PM EST • Entertainment • law360.com
Berna Sozen Wins Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science

Berna Sozen, PhD, was awarded the prize in recognition of her research, which has enhanced understanding of embryonic development.

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Feb 2 • 4:00 PM EST • Science • medicine.yale.edu
Health leaders launch ‘Minnesota Revalidate’ to combat Medicaid fraud

State health leaders announced Monday they’re launching “Minnesota Revalidate" in an effort to combat ongoing Medicaid fraud involving thousands of providers that’s impacting patient care.

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Feb 2 • 3:49 PM EST • Health • fox9.com
Proposed hospital bill could send local tax dollars out of county

An effort to increase collaboration and improve health care has some unintended consequences, including more power with less oversight.

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Feb 2 • 3:26 PM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Marshall Health uses remote care to help employees achieve weight loss goals

By pairing medication therapy with consistent, telemedicine-enabled clinical oversight and care management support, the health system's program tackles the behavioral and lifestyle components necessary for success.

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Feb 2 • 1:12 PM EST • Health • healthcareitnews.com
HHS Secy Kennedy Jr., Dr. Oz & Admin Officals Discuss Behavioral Health

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, and others announce "Action for Progress," an initiative addressing mental health and addiction.

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Feb 2 • 1:00 PM EST • Health • c-span.org
A telling UnitedHealth chart, and the Medicare Advantage earthquake

This is the online version of STAT's Health Care Inc. newsletter

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Feb 2 • 11:54 AM EST • Health • statnews.com
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Watch live: Top health officials launch initiative addressing mental health, addiction

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz and other officials on Monday will announce an initiative addressing me…

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Feb 2 • 10:01 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
Johns Hopkins Health Plans Executive Elected Chair of Medicare Advantage Plan Alliance Compliance Forum

Melissa Mohon to Lead National Organization Dedicated to Improving Regulatory Compliance and Quality Care for Medicare BeneficiariesHANOVER, Md., Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Melissa L. Mohon, Executive Director of Compliance, Privacy and Regulatory Affairs at Johns Hopkins Health Plans, has been elected Chair of the Medicare Advantage Plan Alliance (MAPA) Compliance Forum. In this role, Mohon will lead the national organization’s efforts to advance regulatory compliance and strengthen coll

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Feb 2 • 9:33 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Exclusive: Anthropic partners with Allen Institute and Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Rather than chase the next AlphaFold-like breakthrough, Anthropic thinks AI agents can speed up the routine work of science

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Feb 2 • 9:00 AM EST • Science • fortune.com
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Xtalks Announces its Life Science Webinar Calendar for February 2026

Stay on top of current hot topics through free webinars presented by leading experts in the pharma, biotech, medical device and food industries. Access to all webinars is free, so be sure to register today to save your place! Participate in the discussion and stay relevant in your field!

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Feb 2 • 8:30 AM EST • Science • finance.yahoo.com
Vanderbilt Health acquires Tennova’s Clarksville hospital and related physician clinics from Community Health Systems

Leaders with Vanderbilt Health announced today completion of the acquisition of Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville Hospital and freestanding emergency room Tennova ER-Sango, along with the hospital’s related businesses, including physician clinics and outpatient services, from Community Health Systems Inc. (CHS). Vanderbilt Health has held a 20% minority interest in these operations since 2021. Under Vanderbilt Health’s ownership, the 270-bed hospital will be named Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital (VCH) while the freestanding Sango ER will be named Vanderbilt Emergency Sango. Also joining the Vanderbilt Health system through the acquisition are physician practice locations in Clarksville, Dover, Pleasant View and Tiny Town offering, depending on location, orthopaedics, primary care, wound care, digestive health, urology and surgical services. Acquisition of the hospital and its related physician practices expands Vanderbilt Health’s ability to serve patients across the region, supporting its ability to provide high-quality care in more convenient, community settings that are also more cost-effective. “We are thrilled to welcome Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital into our health system. Providing exceptional care close to home is invaluable, and we are eager to serve the citizens of Clarksville and Montgomery County by expanding the hospital’s programs and services,” said Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, President and CEO of Vanderbilt Health and Dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. This acquisition marks Vanderbilt Health’s fourth regional hospital expansion, further strengthening its presence across Middle Tennessee beyond its already extensive inpatient and ambulatory services in Nashville. VCH joins Vanderbilt Health’s network of regional medical centers that now include Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital in Lebanon, Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital in Coffee County, and Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital in Shelbyville. With a strong record of growth and investment in people, programs and services for its regional hospitals, residents of Clarksville, Montgomery County and the surrounding region can expect that Vanderbilt Health will bring a host of adult and pediatric services to the area. Initial plans for VCH over the upcoming year include increased staffing for the hospital’s emergency services, including the addition of pediatric emergency medicine specialists with Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, along with increased surgical specialty offerings. Longer term, physicians and staff will be recruited to bring a broader array of adult and pediatric specialty services to the community. “I am delighted to welcome the physicians, nurses and staff of Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital into the Vanderbilt Health family and look forward to working closely with the hospital’s medical staff and members of the local health care community to ensure we excel at meeting their needs as caregivers as we pursue the goal of improving the health and wellbeing of the patients we serve,” said Jane Freedman, MD, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Health System Officer for Vanderbilt Health. Currently, VCH employs approximately 1,100 staff and more than 30 physicians. Through this acquisition Vanderbilt Health has committed to hire substantially all current employees who are in good standing. Services already established by Vanderbilt Health at VCH include an OB-GYN hospitalist program, an array of oncology services provided by a multidisciplinary team with Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, and neonatal care in the hospital’s Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit provided by specialists with Monroe Carell. VCH has been designated as an Accredited Chest Pain Center and a Wound Care Center of Distinction and has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. More information about Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital is available at: vanderbilthealth.com/hospital/vanderbilt-clarksville-hospital

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Feb 2 • 7:51 AM EST • Health • news.vumc.org
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U.S. Physical Therapy Announces Strategic Alliance with NYU Langone Health

HOUSTON, February 02, 2026--U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. ("USPH") (NYSE, NYSE Texas: USPH), a national operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics and provider of industrial injury prevention services, announced a 10-year strategic alliance between its subsidiary partner, Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy ("Metro Physical Therapy"), and NYU Langone Health, one of the nation’s top-ranked academic medical centers ("NYU Langone"). NYU Langone and Metro Physical Therapy will work together in Long

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Feb 2 • 7:30 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
‘Ghost’ providers hinder access to health care for Medicaid patients

New OHSU-led study finds nearly one-third of physicians enrolled in Medicaid don’t actually care for patients.

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Feb 2 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • news.ohsu.edu
HHS exploring how to bolster medical imaging exchange across healthcare ecosystem

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology recently released a call for public comment on the work of radiologists

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Feb 2 • 5:55 AM EST • Business • radiologybusiness.com
The Wonder Drug That’s Plaguing Sports

Ostarine held the promise of profound medical treatments. Something unexpected happened on the way to F.D.A. approval.

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Feb 2 • 5:01 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
Free HIV drugs save lives. Why one state is restricting access for thousands.

An estimated 16,000 HIV and AIDS patients in Florida might lose free medication, health care as the state dramatically rolls back a decades-old program.

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Feb 2 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
It’s 2026 and You’re Uninsured. Now What?

Many Americans are expected to lose ACA or Medicaid coverage in coming months and years as a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the expiration of enhanced pandemic-era subsidies that helped people afford Obamacare plans. Doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.

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Feb 2 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • kffhealthnews.org
HHS Secy. Kennedy, Dr. Oz & Others Announce New Mental Health Initiative

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, and others announce "Action for Progress," an initiative addressing mental health and addiction.

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Arctic Vision Announces Deal to Integrate MDCO Technology’s Ophthalmic Device Business to Form a Global Drug–Device Innovation Platform

SHANGHAI, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Headquartered in Shanghai, Arctic Vision (Cayman) Limited (“Arctic Vision”), a global ophthalmic company, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the innovative ophthalmic device business of MDCO Technology, a Hangzhou-based ophthalmic medical-device company. The proposed transaction will bring MDCO’s premium intraocular lens (IOL), implantable contact lens (Phakic Lens), and refractive-device platforms into Arctic Vision’s global op

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Feb 1 • 9:00 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
UF Health patients left confused, frustrated after gender-affirming care ban

The SHCC encouraged students utilizing gender-affirming care to seek alternative health care providers. It offered assistance in finding alternative providers and transferring medical records.

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Feb 1 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • alligator.org
St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Dr. Olufemi Akinyede

St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates is pleased to welcome Olufemi Akinyede, MD, to St. Peter’s Family Medicine in Latham. An experienced family medicine physician, Dr. Akinyede, provides comprehensive primary care and family health services to individuals across all stages of life.

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Feb 1 • 10:16 AM EST • Health • news.sphp.com
St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Candice Stahl

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates is excited to welcome Candice Stahl, FNP-BC, to its newest practice, St. Peter’s Family Medicine in Latham.

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Feb 1 • 10:02 AM EST • Health • news.sphp.com
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Medicaid expansion ballot campaign relaunches and is collecting signatures

'The relaunch comes as the healthcare crisis across the nation and particularly in Florida continues to deepen.'

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Feb 1 • 8:30 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Too afraid to see a doctor: Immigration enforcement upends care in Oregon

Immigrant families are skipping medical appointments and delaying care as they weigh health risks against fears of detention or deportation.

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Feb 1 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • oregonlive.com
Science & Medicine: The biostatisticians who drive medical research

From COVID-19 research to Parkinson's disease therapies, these statistical experts turn numbers into answers, helping doctors make evidence-based decisions that improve patient care.

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Feb 1 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • tpr.org
Jérémie Boga undergoes medical at Juventus

Jérémie Boga undergoes medical at JuventusJérémie Boga arrived in Turin on Sunday morning to complete his medical at JMedical, ahead of officially signing with Juventus.The 29-year-old Ivorian att...

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Feb 1 • 4:25 AM EST • Sports • foot-africa.com
Mamdani names Dr. Alister Martin to lead NYC Health Dept.

Martin is an emergency physician and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School.

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Jan 31 • 4:55 PM EST • Health • gothamist.com
Paul George admits to taking 'improper medication' for mental health issue after NBA suspends him for 25 games

George is averaging 16 points per game for Philadelphia, which is currently sixth in the Eastern Conference standings.

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Jan 31 • 12:00 PM EST • Health • sports.yahoo.com
NOCO Healthcare’s Greeley Primary Care Redefines Community-Focused Medicine

Women-Owned, Locally Operated Practice Earns Over 330 Five-Star Reviews While Expanding Patient-Centered Services NOCO Healthcare’s Greeley Primary Care Redefines Community-Focused Medicine Women-Owned, Locally Operated Practice Earns Over 330 Five-Star Reviews While Expanding Patient-Centered Services Greeley, CO , Jan. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOCO Healthcare is reshaping how patients experience medical care in Northern Colorado through its fast-growing Greeley Primary Care practice, known

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Jan 31 • 11:16 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Cardiovascular Disease: Common Gout Medication May Lower Risk

Research shows that a common gout medication may help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with gout.

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Jan 31 • 5:25 AM EST • Health • healthline.com
Why some on Medicaid in NJ may need to find a new pharmacy

CVS Pharmacy sites are to remain in-network for people using Medicaid only through April 30.

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Jan 31 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • courierpostonline.com
Gov. Stitt suggests Medicaid cuts to curb health care costs

On Thursday, the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority asked for nearly half a billion more in its budget. Healthcare Authority Director Clay Bullard told lawmakers that a remedy for high agency costs coul…

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Jan 30 • 7:23 PM EST • Health • kfor.com
Why doing household chores may be better for your health than you think

Those tedious household chores might be doing more than just keeping your home clean; they could be improving your health, according to medical experts.

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Jan 30 • 7:06 PM EST • Health • clickondetroit.com
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Scientists Identified a New Blood Group After 50-Year Mystery

A medical breakthrough that could save lives.

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Jan 30 • 5:43 PM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Announces Health Care Fraud Conviction and Settlement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, January 30, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced Kathy Briggs, co-owner of Neveah & Company, operating as Restorative Medical, was sentenced to 24 months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release, which includes 13 months of home confinement, and ordered to pay $2,483,855.72 in […]

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Jan 30 • 3:58 PM EST • Health • ncdoj.gov
Smoke BBQ + Skybar owner faces allegations he 'looted' bankrupt business

The allegations, which San Antonio restaurateur Adrian Martinez denies, were leveled by WellMed Medical Management Inc.'s former president.

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Jan 30 • 2:03 PM EST • Business • expressnews.com
CIO says academia has some lessons to teach health IT pros

"A significant portion of any leadership role is explaining the 'why' and 'how' of a change to diverse audiences," says Bruce Barnes of Brooke Army Medical Center, ahead of his HIMSS26 presentation on the value of higher education.

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Jan 30 • 11:38 AM EST • Health • healthcareitnews.com
Medical sciences bachelor’s program prepares students for graduate programs - UT Health San Antonio

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences program, offered through the School of Health Professions, provides a rigorous science curriculum, clinical practicums and personalized support to help students prepare their applications to graduate medical, dental, physician assistant and other health science professional degree programs.

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Jan 30 • 10:03 AM EST • Science • news.uthscsa.edu
Radiologists continue to dominate in No Surprises Act payment disputes

The federal government recently released new data pertaining to the landmark legislation, meant to protect patients from receiving unexpected medical bills.

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Jan 30 • 7:52 AM EST • Business • radiologybusiness.com
🎥Guido: his first hours at Valencia

From his arrival at the airport to putting on his boots and training with his teammates, the Argentine hasn't stopped.He arrived at night at Valencia airport, the next day he underwent a medical exami...

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Jan 30 • 3:52 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
New medical school blends art and science to train new doctors
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Jan 29 • 6:20 PM EST • Science • pbs.org
AARP Examines the Importance of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs

Last month, the AARP Public Policy Institute released a report on the State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs), outlining the critical role these Medicare counselors have in improving beneficiary health and well-being. SHIPs provide objective, free, one-on-one assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers. With locations in every state, over 2,000 offices in communities […]

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Jan 29 • 5:30 PM EST • Health • medicarerights.org
Pitt launches $25M biomedical institute to bring space science from orbit to the operating room

The University of Pittsburgh officially launched a $25 million biomedical institute Thursday aimed at bridging human health on Earth and in space. The Trivedi Institute for Space and Global Biomedicine is one of the first dedicated institutes focused on applying insights from spaceflight to improve human health on Earth, according to Pitt.

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Jan 29 • 5:23 PM EST • Science • wesa.fm
Medical group challenges study on diversity in military healthcare, urges deeper analysis

A group of medical professionals known as Do No Harm is challenging the Frakes Gruber study.

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Jan 29 • 5:00 PM EST • Health • foxbaltimore.com