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Trump administration warns more than 500 hospitals to provide more price information or face fines
The Trump administration has put over 500 hospitals on notice for failing to comply with federal price transparency rules, threatening fines for continued non-compliance. The move signals a renewed enforcement push on regulations requiring hospitals to publicly disclose what they charge for services. For consumers and insurers alike, accessible pricing data is a critical tool for comparing costs and reducing surprise medical bills.
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STAT+: Trump’s health care affordability czar touts Medicaid cuts to hospital leaders
The Trump administration's health care affordability czar made a direct pitch to hospital leaders defending proposed Medicaid cuts, framing them as part of a broader cost-reduction strategy. Hospital executives, facing potential revenue losses, say they are already working behind the scenes to soften the blow. The exchange highlights the growing tension between federal fiscal priorities and the financial stability of health systems that rely heavily on Medicaid reimbursements.
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Opinion: Why STAT is sticking with ‘health care’ as two words
STAT News is standing firm on its house style of writing "health care" as two words, despite vocal pushback from readers who prefer the single-word "healthcare." The outlet's editors argue the two-word form aligns with major style guides and maintains a clear distinction between the noun and adjective uses. It's a small but telling debate about how language shapes the way we think about an entire industry.
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Q&A: A physician discusses reducing stroke risk
Strokes remain one of the most devastating and time-sensitive medical emergencies, with hemorrhagic strokes — caused by a ruptured blood vessel in the brain — carrying particularly high stakes. Physician Rebecca DiBiase Blumenreich shares firsthand insight into what treatment looks like after such an event, drawn from her experience guiding a patient through a complex recovery. Her perspective offers practical guidance on what patients and providers can do to reduce stroke risk before crisis strikes.
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Blood test may predict immunotherapy response in head and neck cancer
A Northwestern Medicine study has identified a blood test that could predict which head and neck cancer patients are most likely to respond to immunotherapy. The findings, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, mark a significant step toward more personalized cancer treatment. This could spare non-responders from unnecessary side effects while ensuring effective therapies reach those who stand to benefit most.
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