Decades After Autism Omnibus, CDC Back In Thimerosal Fight
An unusual legal proceeding two decades ago tested claims that childhood vaccines caused autism. The "omnibus" proceeding found no such link, cutting off the primary legal path for such claims. Today, a CDC advisory panel reconstituted by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reopening the debate.
How Healthcare Should Measure Its Return On AI Investment
As the healthcare industry moves to embrace artificial intelligence, a key question is shaping which AI companies get funding and partnerships: How should success be measured?
When Disaster Strikes, HHS Hits Pause On HIPAA Rules
Federal health officials streamlined some patient privacy rules following deadly flooding in Central Texas. With climate change fueling more frequent severe weather events, healthcare providers should watch for more legal waivers meant to ease burdens during a life-or-death crisis.
Decades After Autism Omnibus, CDC Back In Thimerosal Fight
An unusual legal proceeding two decades ago tested claims that childhood vaccines caused autism. The "omnibus" proceeding found no such link, cutting off the primary legal path for such claims. Today, a CDC advisory panel reconstituted by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reopening the debate.
How Healthcare Should Measure Its Return On AI Investment
As the healthcare industry moves to embrace artificial intelligence, a key question is shaping which AI companies get funding and partnerships: How should success be measured?
When Disaster Strikes, HHS Hits Pause On HIPAA Rules
Federal health officials streamlined some patient privacy rules following deadly flooding in Central Texas. With climate change fueling more frequent severe weather events, healthcare providers should watch for more legal waivers meant to ease burdens during a life-or-death crisis.
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