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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DOD Inspector General Finds Tricare May Be Vastly Overpaying for Some Medical Procedures
Reports that differences could cause military families to pay much higher costs. The Inspector General (IG) of the Justice Department released a report reviewing the cost of medical…
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HHS Issues Report from President’s MAHA Commission
The health secretary says policy recommendations will be issued over the next 100 days. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a preliminary health assessment last…
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VA Distributes Funding for Veteran Suicide Prevention
The funds support clinical and emergency services at local levels. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced last week that it is distributing $50 million toward veteran suicide…
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FDA Launches Chemical Review System to Ensure Food Safety
The agency will use a systematic evaluation of ingredients currently in the food supply. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new, proactive approach to reviewing…
Read MoreNIH and CMS Launch Data Initiative on Autism and Chronic Disease Research
HHS secretary says the partnership is “pulling back the curtain” to uncover the roots of chronic illnesses. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Medicare…
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FDA 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…
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USDA Issues Safe Grilling Guidelines for Summer Cookouts
The agency highlights steps for food safety to avoid foodborne illness. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) released food safety guidelines for…
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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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Representative Gerry Connolly Dies After Battling Cancer
He was a nine-term member of Congress and stepped away from House leadership roles after the cancer returned. U.S. Representative Gerry Connolly of Virginia passed away this week…
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