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KFF Health News Correspondent Julie Rovner Featured on National Radio Programs Discussing Critical Health Care Issues
KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner recently provided expert analysis on two prominent national radio programs, shedding light…
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Maryland Sets Precedent by Capping Diabetes Drug Cost, Paving Way for Broader Affordability Efforts
The Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board has taken a significant step in its mission to control healthcare expenses by establishing…
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Navigating the Labyrinth of High-Deductible Health Plans: A Guide for Consumers
An elementary school teacher, seeking to manage her family’s healthcare expenses, opted for a health insurance plan with a lower…
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A Former Senator’s Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer Illuminates Hope in Revolutionary New Therapy
When Ben Sasse, a former U.S. senator from Nebraska, received a diagnosis of metastatic pancreatic cancer in December, he swiftly…
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The Trump Administration Grants Broad Exemptions to U.S. Coke Plants Amidst Rising Health Concerns and Political Fallout
North America’s largest coke plant, situated on the west bank of Pennsylvania’s Monongahela River, continues its industrial operation of transforming…
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Hanan Balkhy Navigates a Region in Crisis Amidst WHO Leadership Speculation
The weight of responsibility rests heavily on Dr. Hanan Balkhy’s shoulders, a burden amplified by the escalating geopolitical turmoil impacting…
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States Grapple with Protecting Children Amidst Escalating Immigration Enforcement and Potential Mass Deportations
As immigration authorities undertake what President Donald Trump has characterized as the most extensive mass deportation operation in U.S. history,…
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Navigates Transformative Era Under New CEO Benjamin Ebert
By Jessica Bartlett – Boston Globe April 14, 2026 Benjamin Ebert assumed the role of CEO at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute…
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New Orleans Initiates Park Commission Overhaul and Seeks Federal Funding Amidst Widespread Lead Contamination Concerns
New Orleans is embarking on a significant restructuring of its parks and recreation oversight body and has formally requested $5…
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A Double-Edged Sword: New Hunter Syndrome Drug Offers Hope, But Age Restrictions Spark Urgent Calls for Equitable Access
The recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Avlayah (tividenofusp alfa-eknm) for Hunter syndrome marks a significant advancement in…
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