Many groups that rely on a federal payment portal started experiencing problems accessing funds last week. HHS says “technical issues” are to blame and lag times continue.
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Senate Democrats call for answers on health communications freeze and funding delays
Two letters from different groups of senators call for answers from the Trump administration about pauses in scientific communications and funding.
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RFK Jr. appears on his way to being Trump’s health secretary after a party-line vote
RFK Jr.’s nomination cleared the Senate Finance Committee by a 14-13 party line vote.
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Caroline Kennedy calls her cousin, RFK, Jr., a “predator” ahead of his confirmation hearings
In a letter, Kennedy said RFK Jr. was “unqualified” to be the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary just hours before he was scheduled to appear for confirmation hearings.
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RFK Jr. plans to keep a financial stake in lawsuits against the drugmaker Merck
RFK Jr. plans to keep collecting referral fees in lawsuits against the drug company Merck even if confirmed as HHS secretary, according to new filings with the Office of Government Ethics.
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Federal health agencies told to halt all external communications
In a memo obtained by NPR, acting health secretary Dorothy Fink forbade staff from public communications on most matters until Feb. 1, unless they get express approval from ‘a presidential appointee.’
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RFK Jr. wants to ‘Make America Healthy Again.’ He could face a lot of pushback
RFK Jr. wants to tackle chronic disease. Despite controversial views on vaccines, his focus on healthy food and taking on special interests may find broad support — and face political headwinds.
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Cyberattacks plague health care. Critics call the federal response ‘inadequate’
The Change Healthcare cyberattack sparked a new strategy from the federal government on preventing destructive ransomware crimes. Critics say it doesn’t go far enough.
