37 prescribers and one major vision group cautioned following consumer complaints over illegal fees for prescription access. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent warning letters to 37 contact…
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VA Simplifies Access to Community Health Care for Veterans
Policy change eliminates second-doctor review, giving Veterans faster access to non-VA medical providers. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently removed an administrative step to expedite Veterans’ access…
Read MoreFDA Approves First Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
The new plasma-based diagnostic tool is intended to improve early detection of Alzheimer’s through a less invasive method. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the…
Read MoreFTC Considers Investigating Doctors Over Transgender Interventions for Minors
The commission has scheduled a workshop on cross-sex hormones and surgeries for July. The Federal Trade Commission may investigate medical professionals who have promoted transgender interventions for minors.…
Read MoreFormer President Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Cancer
Several U.S. officials offer good wishes and prayers. Former President Joe Biden revealed that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer on Sunday. The disease has reportedly advanced…
Read MoreHHS Releases Review of Medical Interventions for Gender Dysphoria in Minors
The evidence increasingly shows significant risks of irreversible harm from puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgery. The Department of Health and Human Services released a comprehensive review this…
Read MoreDOJ to Investigate Doctors Who Perform Reassignment Surgery on Minors
The attorney general sent a memo affirming that genital mutilation is a felony. Attorney General Pam Bondi recently sent a memo to U.S. attorneys in the Justice Department…
Read MoreCongressman Introduces Impeachment Resolution Against Another Federal Judge
The judge ordered President Trump’s administration to restore LGBTQ information to the federal health website. Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee introduced an article of impeachment against District Judge…
Read MoreFederal Judge Orders Health Data be Returned to CDC and FDA Sites
He says the removal of public health data violated laws requiring advance notice. U.S. District Judge John Bates issued a temporary order for federal health agencies to return…
Read MoreMedicare Proposal Expands Access to Care and Consumer Protections
CMS seeks to enhance Medicare Advantage and Part D programs, including coverage for anti-obesity medications. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed updates to Medicare…
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