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VA Research Budget Cuts Threaten Medical Innovation and Veteran Care
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs faces potential cuts to its nearly $1 billion medical research budget, threatening thousands of researchers and jeopardizing ongoing projects vital to veteran care and broader medical innovation, including a large genetic study of a million veterans.
VA Research Budget Cuts Threaten Medical Innovation and Veteran Care
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs faces potential cuts to its nearly $1 billion medical research budget, threatening thousands of researchers and jeopardizing ongoing projects vital to veteran care and broader medical innovation, including a large genetic study of a million veterans.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Plans Massive Cuts to Federal Health Budget
The Trump administration proposes slashing roughly one-third of the federal health budget, eliminating numerous programs, consolidating agencies into a new entity called the Administration for a Healthy America (AHA), and reducing the budgets of the CDC and NIH by over 40 percent each, potentially s...
Trump Administration Plans Massive Cuts to Federal Health Budget
The Trump administration proposes slashing roughly one-third of the federal health budget, eliminating numerous programs, consolidating agencies into a new entity called the Administration for a Healthy America (AHA), and reducing the budgets of the CDC and NIH by over 40 percent each, potentially s...
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48% Bias Score
Concierge Medicine Worsens Doctor Shortage
The expansion of concierge medicine, where doctors charge annual fees for enhanced patient access, is worsening the primary care physician shortage, particularly in rural areas, as some practices shift to this model, leaving patients to find new doctors and potentially increasing wait times.
Concierge Medicine Worsens Doctor Shortage
The expansion of concierge medicine, where doctors charge annual fees for enhanced patient access, is worsening the primary care physician shortage, particularly in rural areas, as some practices shift to this model, leaving patients to find new doctors and potentially increasing wait times.
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56% Bias Score
Kennedy Announces 10,000 HHS Job Cuts in Restructuring Plan
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs across federal public health agencies, including 3,500 at the FDA, 2,400 at the CDC, and 1,200 at the NIH, to streamline operations and centralize functions, despite warnings of potential delays in d...
Kennedy Announces 10,000 HHS Job Cuts in Restructuring Plan
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs across federal public health agencies, including 3,500 at the FDA, 2,400 at the CDC, and 1,200 at the NIH, to streamline operations and centralize functions, despite warnings of potential delays in d...
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44% Bias Score
HHS Recalls \$11.4 Billion in COVID-19 Funds
The Department of Health and Human Services is recalling \$11.4 billion in pandemic-related funds, impacting COVID-19 testing, vaccination efforts, and programs addressing health disparities; this follows other budget cuts under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite ongoing health concerns.
HHS Recalls \$11.4 Billion in COVID-19 Funds
The Department of Health and Human Services is recalling \$11.4 billion in pandemic-related funds, impacting COVID-19 testing, vaccination efforts, and programs addressing health disparities; this follows other budget cuts under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite ongoing health concerns.
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68% Bias Score
Ohio's Aggressive Medicaid Estate Recovery Traps Widow in Medical Debt Crisis
Susan, an Ohio resident, faces a $264 Medicaid debt after her husband's death, despite initial assurances the bill was settled, highlighting the state's aggressive estate recovery process and the broader US medical debt crisis impacting millions.
Ohio's Aggressive Medicaid Estate Recovery Traps Widow in Medical Debt Crisis
Susan, an Ohio resident, faces a $264 Medicaid debt after her husband's death, despite initial assurances the bill was settled, highlighting the state's aggressive estate recovery process and the broader US medical debt crisis impacting millions.
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44% Bias Score
Judge Warns Against Politicizing Mangione Murder Case
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to federal murder charges in Manhattan federal court for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson; Judge Garnett cautioned the attorney general against public comments; Mangione's supporters rallied outside.
Judge Warns Against Politicizing Mangione Murder Case
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to federal murder charges in Manhattan federal court for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson; Judge Garnett cautioned the attorney general against public comments; Mangione's supporters rallied outside.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Administration Proposes Massive Cuts to Federal Health Budget
The Trump administration proposes slashing the federal health budget by roughly one-third, eliminating dozens of programs, and consolidating agencies into a new entity called the Administration for a Healthy America (AHA), with significant cuts to the CDC and NIH, potentially impacting public health...
Trump Administration Proposes Massive Cuts to Federal Health Budget
The Trump administration proposes slashing the federal health budget by roughly one-third, eliminating dozens of programs, and consolidating agencies into a new entity called the Administration for a Healthy America (AHA), with significant cuts to the CDC and NIH, potentially impacting public health...
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48% Bias Score
HHS Announces 10,000 Job Cuts, Major Restructuring to Combat Chronic Diseases
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced 10,000 job cuts and a major restructuring, saving $1.8 billion annually, effective May 2024, to focus on chronic disease prevention by consolidating agencies and reducing regional offices.
HHS Announces 10,000 Job Cuts, Major Restructuring to Combat Chronic Diseases
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced 10,000 job cuts and a major restructuring, saving $1.8 billion annually, effective May 2024, to focus on chronic disease prevention by consolidating agencies and reducing regional offices.
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Reclaims \$11.4 Billion in COVID-19 Funds, Jeopardizing Public Health
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is reclaiming \$11.4 billion in COVID-19 grants from state and local health departments, causing widespread concern about potential job losses and the weakening of public health infrastructure across the country, despite ongoing health threats.
U.S. Reclaims \$11.4 Billion in COVID-19 Funds, Jeopardizing Public Health
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is reclaiming \$11.4 billion in COVID-19 grants from state and local health departments, causing widespread concern about potential job losses and the weakening of public health infrastructure across the country, despite ongoing health threats.
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52% Bias Score
HHS Faces Widespread Layoffs Under White House Restructuring
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is preparing for widespread layoffs under a White House-ordered restructuring, with agencies like the AHRQ facing potential 90% staff cuts and the CDC facing up to 30%, impacting essential health data and programs.
HHS Faces Widespread Layoffs Under White House Restructuring
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is preparing for widespread layoffs under a White House-ordered restructuring, with agencies like the AHRQ facing potential 90% staff cuts and the CDC facing up to 30%, impacting essential health data and programs.
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48% Bias Score
31 Million Americans Borrowed $74 Billion for Medical Care in 2023
A new survey reveals that 31 million U.S. adults borrowed $74 billion in 2023 to cover medical costs, highlighting the significant financial burden of healthcare, even for those with insurance; younger adults are disproportionately affected.
31 Million Americans Borrowed $74 Billion for Medical Care in 2023
A new survey reveals that 31 million U.S. adults borrowed $74 billion in 2023 to cover medical costs, highlighting the significant financial burden of healthcare, even for those with insurance; younger adults are disproportionately affected.
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28% Bias Score
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