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Coalition of 19 states sue HHS | FDA rehires fired workers | Nurse faces charges after injuries on NICU ward
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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19-state coalition sues HHS over restructuring, mass firings

The states argue the Department of Health and Human Services is failing to perform basic functions, in violation of the Constitution, as the agency and its programs are authorized by Congress. 

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19-state coalition sues HHS over restructuring, mass firings

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The states argue the Department of Health and Human Services is failing to perform basic functions, in violation of the Constitution, as the agency and its programs are authorized by Congress. 
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FDA reverses course on some layoffs, rehires FOIA staff

According to a media report, workers managing records on medical device and tobacco regulations are returning to work after the agency missed court-ordered deadlines for Freedom of Information Act responses. 

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FDA reverses course on some layoffs, rehires FOIA staff

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According to a media report, workers managing records on medical device and tobacco regulations are returning to work after the agency missed court-ordered deadlines for Freedom of Information Act responses. 
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Nurse charged with severely injuring several babies on NICU ward

Erin Strotman, 26, has been charged in a 12-count indictment for incidents of alleged neglect and abuse. Her license to practice nursing has also been suspended, pending trial. 

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Nurse charged with severely injuring several babies on NICU ward

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Erin Strotman, 26, has been charged in a 12-count indictment for incidents of alleged neglect and abuse. Her license to practice nursing has also been suspended, pending trial. 
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Featured Articles

White House releases 2026 ‘skinny budget’ calling for $33B in cuts to HHS

The proposal would cut funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health. However, no reduction was suggested for the Food and Drug Administration. 

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White House releases 2026 ‘skinny budget’ calling for $33B in cuts to HHS

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The proposal would cut funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health. However, no reduction was suggested for the Food and Drug Administration. 
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HHS, NIH announce new ‘universal’ vaccine standard for broad-spectrum protection

Currently in development, the “Generation Gold Standard” platform utilizes inert whole viruses to combat more strains of common illnesses, such as COVID and the flu. It’s on track for FDA approval in 2029.

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HHS, NIH announce new ‘universal’ vaccine standard for broad-spectrum protection

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Currently in development, the “Generation Gold Standard” platform utilizes inert whole viruses to combat more strains of common illnesses, such as COVID and the flu. It’s on track for FDA approval in 2029.
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DOJ sues Aetna, Humana and Elevance for allegedly paying illegal kickbacks

The three insurance giants are accused of conspiring with brokers to enroll profitable patients in Medicare Advantage plans, in exchange for "hundreds of millions" in kickbacks.

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DOJ sues Aetna, Humana and Elevance for allegedly paying illegal kickbacks

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The three insurance giants are accused of conspiring with brokers to enroll profitable patients in Medicare Advantage plans, in exchange for "hundreds of millions" in kickbacks.
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In Case You Missed It

Nurses developing mysterious brain tumors

While the tumors are all benign, five nurses working on the same maternity ward have now fallen ill, spurring an investigation into a possible cause. 

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Nurses developing mysterious brain tumors

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While the tumors are all benign, five nurses working on the same maternity ward have now fallen ill, spurring an investigation into a possible cause. 
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CMS boosts Medicare Advantage reimbursement as Dr. Oz takes over

CMS more than doubled the raise in payments for covered services proposed by Biden, increasing the amount from 2.23% to 5.06%. 

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CMS boosts Medicare Advantage reimbursement as Dr. Oz takes over

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CMS more than doubled the raise in payments for covered services proposed by Biden, increasing the amount from 2.23% to 5.06%. 
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In Other News

Tirzepatide bests semaglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and heart failure

Researchers examined data from more than 9,000 patients, sharing their findings at SCAI 2025.

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tirzepatide injections Zepbound Eli Lilly. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared Eli Lilly and Company’s tirzepatide injections for chronic weight management in adult patients who are obese, overweight or present with at least one weight-related condition such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol. These weekly injections are being sold and distributed under the brand name Zepbound. Tirzepatide is also used in Mounjaro, FDA cleared in 2022 for improving glycemic control in adults.
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Tirzepatide bests semaglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and heart failure

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tirzepatide injections Zepbound Eli Lilly. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared Eli Lilly and Company’s tirzepatide injections for chronic weight management in adult patients who are obese, overweight or present with at least one weight-related condition such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol. These weekly injections are being sold and distributed under the brand name Zepbound. Tirzepatide is also used in Mounjaro, FDA cleared in 2022 for improving glycemic control in adults.
Researchers examined data from more than 9,000 patients, sharing their findings at SCAI 2025.
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'ThyGPT' slashes rates of thyroid nodule biopsies

Use of the model could reduce unnecessary thyroid nodule biopsies by 40% or more, researchers suggest.

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'ThyGPT' slashes rates of thyroid nodule biopsies

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Use of the model could reduce unnecessary thyroid nodule biopsies by 40% or more, researchers suggest.
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