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Apr 1, 2026 · The order imposes a 100% tax on some imported drugs, but it also offers several ways for companies to avoid the levy.

Mar 18, 2026 · STAT investigates how a Texas couple cashed in on a new law that's supposed to protect patients from surprise medical bills.

Apr 6, 2026 · UnitedHealth Group is rapidly deploying artificial intelligence tools across its operations. What does it mean for patients?

Feb 11, 2026 · The rejection of Moderna's flu shot application is the latest example of Vinay Prasad overruling career FDA scientists to place vaccines under harsher scrutiny.

Mar 20, 2026 · Medicare chief Chris Klomp mulls default enrollment into Medicare Advantage or ACOs. The idea, proposed in Project 2025, would need congressional approval.

Feb 10, 2026 · FDA refuses to review Moderna’s influenza vaccine, which could raise concerns about the agency’s posture toward vaccines and drug approvals more generally.

Apr 8, 2026 · The Trump administration will not be asking the Supreme Court to take up its fight to slash NIH support for research indirect costs

Feb 24, 2026 · Exclusive: Harvard geneticist George Church knew more about Jeffrey Epstein's activities than he has previously said, before accepting new donations from the sex offender.

Mar 29, 2026 · Lilly has signed a deal with AI drug developer Insilico that’s worth $115 million up front and approximately $2.75 billion in biobucks