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…
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HHS Begins Removing Ingestible Fluoride Drug Prescriptions for Children from the Market
The fluoride treatment to prevent cavities may be creating gut microbiome and other issues. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a project this month as part of…
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April Employment Numbers Exceed Estimates
Nonfarm jobs were higher than expected even as the federal government downsized. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported an increase of 177,000 nonfarm jobs during April. This…
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Tricare Extends Payment Update Deadline for West Region
Beneficiaries have until February 28 to update payment details. Tricare beneficiaries in the West Region, including Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin, who pay for coverage using…
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HHS Withdraws Proposed Expansions to Contraception Access
Leaves rules strengthening employer conscience in place. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the withdrawal of a proposal to solidify birth control access within employer-sponsored…
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Senate Majority Leader Advocates for Telehealth Medicare Funding
He calls telehealth a “lifeline, not a luxury” for elderly and rural communities. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York called for the continuation of Medicare’s telehealth…
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School-Based Mental Health Services Receive $70 Million in Grants
The funding supports hiring and training over 4,000 new mental health professionals. The Department of Education has announced a $70 million investment into school-based mental health services. Distributed…
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VA Honored for Department Medical Research
Labs recognized by Nature Index, doctors recognized in Time 100 Health List. The Nature Index, a prestigious database of scientific journals, recently recognized the Department of Veterans Affairs…
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DOJ Concludes Two State Veterans’ Homes Violated the Constitution
Inadequate infection control practices endanger elders and violate the 14th Amendment. The Department of Justice (DOJ) completed an investigation into two state veterans homes in New Jersey, concluding…
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FDA Approves Tyruko for Multiple Sclerosis and Crohn’s Disease Treatment
Medication offers options to those who have relapsing forms of the disease. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized Tyruko (natalizumab-sztn), the first biosimilar to Tysabri…
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