Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) reintroduced the Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act, according to Miami Herald.
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SunTrust lowered Deerfield, Ill.-based Surgical Care Affiliates shares from a "buy" to a "hold" rating, according to Highland Mirror.
An Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development report found healthcare systems around the globe spend a significant portion of their budget on administrative-related costs, with the United States spending more than many other developed countries, according to CNN Money.
During a news conference in New York City on Jan. 10, 2017, President-elect Donald Trump said he selected David Shulkin, MD, as his pick for VA secretary, according to The Washington Post.
In a recent blog post by North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA), Matthew Zlotnick, MD, discusses how the presidential election will affect health policy from an anesthesiologist’s perspective.
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A World Health Organization and National Cancer Institute report found smoking costs nations around the globe more than $1 trillion annually, according to The Washington Post.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., JD, announced President-elect Donald Trump chose him to lead a new commission focused on vaccine safety and scientific integrity, sparking fierce opposition from physicians who questioned the pick.
Throughout the nation, Americans are struggling with opioid addiction. The East coast, in particular, has staggering numbers of opioid-related deaths annually, according to WTOP.
During his goodbye speech on Jan. 10, 2017, President Barack Obama spoke about various healthcare improvements such as the nation's diminishing uninsured rate, according to MedPage Today.