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Asbestos, a known carcinogen, is linked to more than 40,000 deaths a year. 

Biden administration bans asbestos as part of Cancer Moonshot initiative

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The legislation comes as suicide rates have increased dramatically.

New bill aims to help providers identify patients at risk for suicide 

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Caroline Catherman

The National Institutes of Health was hit the hardest.

Here’s how Trump’s proposed 2026 budget could impact CDC, NIH

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More than 250 organizations signed a letter endorsing fluoride’s safety and benefits. 

Dental industry defends fluoride

Cassie McGrath

Executives at Cigna and Blue Shield of California made changes in March. 

On Rotation: March 2025

After years of being ignored, women’s health is becoming a hot market for innovation and investment.

Women’s health was overlooked for decades. Not anymore

DOGE removed their jobs. They discuss its potential impact on healthcare.

Meet two former federal health technologists whose work halted due to DOGE

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“Our technology can automate a lot of the clerical work that crushes my soul at night as a cardiologist.”

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How Abridge uses generative AI to reduce clinician burnout

Discover how AI and emerging tech can help healthcare organizations tackle burnout, improve patient care, and overcome outdated systems in this actionable session. 

Navigating Healthcare’s Future through AI and Automation

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Payers and providers are testing new directions for this type of health coverage.

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Even if they’re essentially the same procedure. 

Reimbursement inequities lead to hospitals deprioritizing women’s healthcare, experts tell Congress 

Numerous social factors like race, income, and education level can influence a patient’s overall health.

How social determinants play a critical role in patient health 

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One expert says it's more about how providers use products, not just how many they have.

How hospitals might respond to tariffs, supply chain challenges

Issues around data privacy can be detrimental to companies’ reputations, experts say. 