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FDA finally moves to scrutinize specialized health screenings

Under scrutiny, the agency issued a rule that provides guidance for a range of critical lab-developed tests, including certain cancer and prenatal screenings. Lab-test accuracy and marketing had long skirted federal oversight.
Apr 30, 2024
Rosanna Jackson, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, is heading up the effort to start the first ever suicide prevention helpline run by and for Native youth. Jackson stands in front of her old elementary school on the Warm Springs reservation in February 2024. | LILLIAN MONGEAU HUGHES FOR THE HECHINGER REPORT

A crisis call line run by Native youth, for Native youth

Native youth have the highest suicide rate of any demographic in the country and need solutions that address their unique needs
Apr 30, 2024
The Medical University of South Carolina is conducting a genetics research project to study how DNA affects health conditions, such as heart disease and cancer. Lee Moultrie, a member of the community advisory board for the project, regularly wears a bright-blue pullover with the words "In Our DNA SC" embroidered on the front to encourage people to enroll in the study. | GAVIN MCINTYR/HEALTH NEWS

Genetics studies have a diversity problem that researchers struggle to fix

Close to 90% of genomics studies have been conducted using DNA from participants of European descent, which experts say can have real effects on health outcomes
Apr 30, 2024
Ralph Magrish, executive director of the Oregon Prescription Drug Affordability Board, said the pharmaceutical industry is spreading misinformation about proposed price caps at the board's April 17, 2024 meeting. | SCREENSHOT

Drugmakers’ price-cap claims are ‘Chicken Little,’ state official says

The pharmaceutical industry and patient groups are opposing a price cap proposal headed for lawmakers, prompting a prominent state staffer to speak out
Apr 30, 2024
Emily Harris (left) moderates an Oregon Health Forum panel on “Oregon’s health crossroads." The panel included Gov. John Kitzhaber, former Oregon Health Authority leader Bruce Goldberg, new Oregon Health Authority Director Sejal Hathi, LifeWorks NW CEO Mary Monnat and state Rep. Rob Nosse. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon health care reforms need renewed focus, panel says

Architects of reforms to the Oregon Health Plan championed their vision, while the state’s new health chief offered her ideas on how to improve care for low-income Oregonians
Apr 25, 2024
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Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan | COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

FTC chief says tech advancements risk health care price fixing

Lina Khan, who has aggressively enforced antitrust regulations as FTC chair, is turning her attention to how technology is aiding anti-competitive practices in health care
Apr 25, 2024

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