New Maternity Billing Codes Could Raise Pregnancy Costs in 2027
Starting January 2027, doctors will switch to fee-for-service maternity billing, potentially increasing patient costs and insurance premiums despite providers' support
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WHO Revises Ebola Suspected Cases Down Amid Ongoing Outbreak in Congo
The WHO reduced suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo to 116 from 906 as health workers confront persistent challenges in controlling…
FDA Proposes New Guidance to Streamline Gene Therapy Development
The FDA has released draft guidance to help developers accelerate gene therapy availability by leveraging existing scientific and regulatory knowledge
AI Medication Monitoring Failed to Detect Fentanyl Theft at Tennessee Hospital
A Tennessee nurse stole fentanyl for months while AI-powered drug diversion software failed to flag missing doses, exposing gaps in medication monitoring technology
WHO Chief Visits Congo Amid Rapid Ebola Spread Outpacing Response
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visits Ebola outbreak epicenter in eastern Congo where cases are rising faster than response efforts can manage
FDA Proposes Reducing Animal Testing in Cancer Drug Development
The FDA released draft guidance recommending fewer animal tests in cancer drug safety studies to streamline development and reduce reliance on non-human primates
Uganda Shuts Congo Border Amid Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak
Uganda has closed its border with Congo to contain the spread of the rare Bundibugyo Ebola virus as confirmed cases rise in both countries
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi Undergoes Treatment for Thyroid Cancer
Pam Bondi revealed she is receiving treatment for thyroid cancer after being diagnosed post-Justice Department tenure and is set to remain engaged in White…
Ebola Death Toll Rises in Congo as Uganda Confirms New Cases
The Ebola outbreak centered in eastern Congo has caused over 200 deaths, with new infections now confirmed in Uganda, challenging regional health responses
Three Red Cross Volunteers Die from Ebola in Congo Outbreak
Three Democratic Republic of Congo Red Cross volunteers died after contracting Ebola during body management work amid an outbreak now declared an international health…