CDC Director Says Agency Needs Major Overhaul
Walensky aims to prioritize public health needs, deemphasize publication of scientific papers about rare diseases
How Will New Federal Legislation Cut Drug Costs?
Under the law, Medicare will now be allowed to negotiate the cost of some drugs; vaccines will be free for Part D recipients
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Lower Among Adults With Vision, Hearing Disability
Compared with those with little to no impairment, adults with serious disability less likely to initiate COVID-19 vaccination
Poll: Inflation Has Many Americans Cutting Back on Health Care
One in four Americans have put off medical care or prescription purchases due to higher prices
Just 8 Percent of Americans Lack Health Insurance, a Record Low
Before last year's decline, the rate of uninsured Americans was in double digits for decades
AMA: Nine in 10 Americans Want Their Health Info Kept Private
AMA survey unearthed concerns about data privacy protections and confusion about who can access personal health information
FDA Drafts Guidance on Patient Labeling Information for LASIK Devices
Guidance offers content and formatting suggestions for patient information for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis devices
Limited English Proficiency Tied to Worse Access to Health Care
Adults with limited English proficiency more likely to lack usual source of care, be overdue for receipt of preventive services
FDA to Take a Hard Look at Its Food, Tobacco Programs
Agency has been under heightened scrutiny since the nationwide infant formula shortage and debate over e-cigarette products
Guidance Issued for Managing Visual Disorders After Pediatric Concussion
Policy statement encourages identification of children who need learning accommodations, referral to specialists as necessary
