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AMANDA SEITZ

AMANDA SEITZ

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Health|Political|US

Oz pledges to fight health care fraud but makes no commitments on Medicaid funding cuts

Dr. Mehmet Oz is promising to fight health care fraud and push to make Americans healthier if he becomes the next leader of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Oz pledges to fight health care fraud but makes no commitments on Medicaid funding cuts
Food|Health|Political

RFK Jr.’s first month as health secretary: Touting French fries and casting doubts on vaccines

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RFK Jr.’s first month as health secretary: Touting French fries and casting doubts on vaccines
Economy|Health|Political|US

Top US health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees

Most of the 80,000 federal workers responsible for researching diseases, inspecting food and administering Medicare and Medicaid under the auspices of the Health and Human Services Department were emailed an offer to leave their job for as much as a $25,000 payment

Top US health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees
Economy|Health|Political|US

Republicans once maligned Medicaid. Now some see a program too big to touch

There's a mid-March deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown, and hesitation is surfacing among congressional Republicans about potential cuts to Medicaid

Republicans once maligned Medicaid. Now some see a program too big to touch
Americas|Health|US

A Texas child who was not vaccinated has died of measles, a first for the US in a decade

A child who was not vaccinated has died from measles in West Texas

A Texas child who was not vaccinated has died of measles, a first for the US in a decade
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump backs Musk as he roils the federal workforce with demands and threats

President Donald Trump is backing Elon Musk’s demand that federal employees explain their recent accomplishments or risk getting fired

Trump backs Musk as he roils the federal workforce with demands and threats
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Key federal agencies refuse to comply with Musk's latest demand in his cost-cutting crusade

Key federal agencies such as the FBI, State Department and Pentagon have instructed their employees not to comply with Elon Musk’s latest demand that they explain what they accomplished last week or risk losing their job

Key federal agencies refuse to comply with Musk's latest demand in his cost-cutting crusade
Business|Celebrity|Economy|Health|Political

Dr. Mehmet Oz holds millions from companies that he'd wield power over if confirmed, report shows

Dr. Mehmet Oz holds millions of dollars worth of shares in health insurance, fertility, pharmaceutical and vitamin companies

Dr. Mehmet Oz holds millions from companies that he'd wield power over if confirmed, report shows
Health|Political|Science|US

Kennedy says panel will examine childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it

Newly installed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F

Kennedy says panel will examine childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it
Economy|Health|Political|US

Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions

Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net program

Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions
Health|Political|US

Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is sworn in as Trump's health chief after a close Senate vote

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Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is sworn in as Trump's health chief after a close Senate vote
Environment|Health|Political|US

RFK Jr. appears on track to become US health secretary as he wins key Republican senator's support

Vocal vaccine skeptic and activist lawyer Robert F

RFK Jr. appears on track to become US health secretary as he wins key Republican senator's support
Health|Political|US

RFK Jr. says he'll stop collecting fees from HPV vaccine lawsuit, but other ethics questions remain

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RFK Jr. says he'll stop collecting fees from HPV vaccine lawsuit, but other ethics questions remain
Health|Political|US

RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance

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RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
Health|Political|US

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing
Election|Health|Political|US

Caroline Kennedy warns senators that cousin RFK Jr. is a 'predator'

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Caroline Kennedy warns senators that cousin RFK Jr. is a 'predator'
Economy|Food|Health|Political|US

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job
Business|Health|Political|US

RFK Jr. says he's resigned from anti-vaccine nonprofit as he seeks nation's top health official job

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RFK Jr. says he's resigned from anti-vaccine nonprofit as he seeks nation's top health official job
Economy|Health|Political|US

Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs are among 15 selected for Medicare's price negotiations

The Biden administration says popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers

Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs are among 15 selected for Medicare's price negotiations
Economy|Health|News|World

Billions for life-saving AIDS program need to continue, George W. Bush Institute tells Congress

Billions of dollars for a global HIV/AIDS program that's saved millions of lives are in limbo and now the George W

Billions for life-saving AIDS program need to continue, George W. Bush Institute tells Congress
Business|Economy|Health|News

COVID-19 treatments to enter the market with a hefty price tag

The COVID-19 treatments millions of have taken for free from the federal government will enter the private market next week with a hefty price tag

COVID-19 treatments to enter the market with a hefty price tag
Health|News

The Biden administration is slow to act as millions are booted off Medicaid, advocates say

Error-ridden state reviews have purged millions of the poorest Americans from the Medicaid program in recent months

The Biden administration is slow to act as millions are booted off Medicaid, advocates say
Health|News|US

More free COVID-19 tests from the government are available for home delivery through the mail

Americans can order four free COVID-19 tests again online

More free COVID-19 tests from the government are available for home delivery through the mail
Economy|Education|News

Biden's plan would raise salaries for Head Start teachers but could leave fewer spots for kids

A Biden administration plan could increase salaries for hundreds of low-paid early childhood teachers caring for the country’s poorest children

Biden's plan would raise salaries for Head Start teachers but could leave fewer spots for kids
Business|Health|News|US

The White House is threatening the patents of high-priced drugs developed with taxpayer dollars

The Biden administration is putting pharmaceutical companies on notice

The White House is threatening the patents of high-priced drugs developed with taxpayer dollars

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