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Category: health policies
Traveling to Die: The Latest Form of Medical Tourism
In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian […]
What to Know About the Doctors Charged in Matthew Perry’s Death
Two California doctors were among the five defendants charged in connection with the death of […]
What Medicare Advantage Changes Would a Trump or Harris Administration Make?
Policy experts and former health officials cast their predictions on what health policy changes to […]
Prior Authorizations on the Rise in Medicare Advantage, Report Finds
Use of prior authorization in the Medicare Advantage (MA) program continues to increase, according to […]
The Politics Holding Back Medicaid Expansion in Some Southern States
For radiation oncologist Roderick Givens, MD, the expansion of Medicaid isn’t just a policy issue. […]
FDA Rejects MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD
The FDA declined to approve midomafetamine (MDMA) capsules for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), calling for […]
Financial Worries of Diverse Californians With Needs for Long-Term Services and Supports
This fact sheet uses statewide population–level data to describe the financial worries experienced by California […]
FDA Approves Vorasidenib for IDH-Mutant Gliomas
The FDA approved vorasidenib (Voranigo) for patients 12 years and older with grade 2 astrocytoma […]
The Health of Diverse Californians With Needs for Long-Term Services and Supports
This policy brief presents data on the health and well-being of adults with a disability […]
FDA Advisors Mostly Convinced Arimoclomol Works for Rare Genetic Disorder
A majority of FDA committee advisors were on the same page regarding the efficacy of […]