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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a new federal rule that prohibits state Medicaid plans and CHIP funds from covering gender-affirming hormone therapies and procedures for minors. The rules define such care to include puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgical operations. Although the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asserted serious risks, many leading medical associations affirm the safety of this type of care.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a federal rule that prohibits state Medicaid and CHIP plans from covering gender-affirming procedures, including puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones, for minors under age 18. The policy takes effect on October 13, though state plans may receive continued federal funding for up to six months for current patients. This move faces opposition from leading medical associations who affirm the safety of gender-affirming care.

The American Medical Association's president criticized President Trump’s new recommendations on childhood immunizations. The criticism stated that these recommendations put children’s health at risk, with medical experts emphasizing that vaccines are effective tools to protect children from serious vaccine-preventable diseases.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has stated that executions will continue despite growing calls for a moratorium following a failed execution attempt in May. The Tennessee Department of Correction is scheduled to execute Anthony Hines next Thursday, and multiple groups, including defense attorneys and medical professionals, have urged investigations into the state's lethal injection process.

Tennessee physicians and nurses are calling for a death penalty moratorium after a failed execution in May, citing ethical concerns over medical professionals' roles in lethal injections. They argue the state's current protocol, which requires doctors to place central lines during executions, violates medical ethics as outlined by the American Medical Association.

The American Medical Association (AMA), following the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology's recommendation, will replace global payment codes for deliveries with fee-for-service billing starting this year. This change is expected to increase maternity care costs without ensuring improved health outcomes for mothers or babies.

The U.S. House voted to make daylight saving time permanent, but the bill faces Senate opposition. A 1973-75 attempt at permanent daylight saving time failed due to public backlash over dark winter mornings. Proponents include medical groups citing health benefits, while opponents argue it would darken winter mornings.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, but historical attempts like the 1974–1975 trial failed due to public opposition over winter darkness. Proponents include medical groups citing health benefits, while critics highlight challenges like schoolchildren facing dark mornings and potential time zone adjustments.

The U.S. Congress is considering legislation to make daylight saving time permanent, but historical attempts in the 1970s faced public backlash due to winter darkness. A 1973 law tried permanent daylight saving time until 1975, but it was repealed after concerns over schoolchildren traveling in darkness. Current debates highlight challenges with time zones and morning light, even as medical groups and a majority of Americans oppose the twice-yearly clock shifts.

The CDC revised its 2026 vaccine schedule, reducing recommended vaccines for children and teens from 17 to 11 diseases, while the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) opposes this change, advocating for a more comprehensive schedule. A court order temporarily blocks the CDC’s updates due to a lawsuit by the AAP, causing confusion among parents and healthcare providers. Disagreements between the CDC and AAP coincide with rising cases of vaccine-preventable illnesses like measles.

Tennessee's updated lethal injection protocol, implemented in January 2025, reduces IV placement training during monthly rehearsals. The protocol's changes coincided with the aborted execution of Tony Carruthers in May, where prison staff failed to establish an IV line, raising concerns about executioners' qualifications and ethical compliance.

Tennessee's updated lethal injection protocol, effective January 2025, reduces IV placement training during rehearsals. The protocol's changes followed an independent review and were highlighted during the May 2025 aborted execution of Tony Carruthers, where prison staff struggled to establish IV lines. Concerns about execution team qualifications and ethical issues involving physician Mark Fowler, who assists in executions despite AMA ethics guidelines, persist in ongoing litigation.

On June 21, 1788, the United States Constitution became law as New Hampshire ratified it. Other historical events include Cyrus Hall McCormick receiving a patent for a mechanical reaper in 1834 and the first Ferris wheel opening in 1893. Additional notable events span topics like the American Cancer Society's 1954 smoking study, the 1964 civil rights activists' deaths, and the 1989 Supreme Court flag-burning ruling.

The American Medical Association (AMA) and lawmakers are challenging denials of AI-driven healthcare services. The article, from STAT's Health Tech newsletter, highlights the debate over AI's role in healthcare decisions.

Transgender Arkansans and families face difficult decisions about staying or leaving the state due to restrictions on gender-affirming healthcare for youth. A 2021 lawsuit by families, including the Jennens and Dennises, challenged Arkansas' ban on such care, which was temporarily upheld until a 2023 federal judge struck it down. Nearly half of transgender adults in the U.S. have moved or considered moving to states with more accepting policies, according to a Williams Institute survey.

The American Medical Association (AMA) adopted a policy requiring physician oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine. The policy was passed at the AMA's annual meeting by its House of Delegates.

A federal judge struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, ruling it exceeded executive authority and violated the Administrative Procedure Act. The policy, intended to prevent foreign workers from displacing Americans, was challenged by 20 states and groups, who argued it hindered hiring for educators, healthcare workers, and researchers.

A federal judge in Boston struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling it exceeded executive authority and violated the Administrative Procedure Act, while another court upheld the fee, creating a legal split. The policy aimed to prevent foreign workers from displacing Americans but faced challenges over its impact on education, healthcare, and research hiring.

A federal judge in Boston struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, ruling it exceeded executive authority and violated the Administrative Procedure Act. The decision, which opposes an earlier court ruling, supports 20 states arguing the fee hampers hiring for education, healthcare, and research roles.

New billing codes effective January will shift maternity care payments from bundled to à la carte, supported by OB-GYNs for better reflecting care complexity but raising concerns about increased patient costs and insurance implementation challenges.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill allowing individuals to sue for damages from conversion therapy under the state’s medical malpractice law. The law also removes time restrictions for claims and permits filing on behalf of deceased persons, responding to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down a prior ban on the practice.

The American Medical Association criticized President Trump's executive order to align US childhood vaccine recommendations with Denmark's, which would reduce recommended immunizations from 17 to 11. The AMA stated the current vaccine schedule is based on decades of research and US-specific disease data.

Doctors had near-death experiences that led them to believe in the existence of a soul. These experiences involved unusual sensations and perceptions during clinical death. The doctors' accounts suggest that consciousness may persist beyond physical death.

The use of AI in addiction medicine may be risky due to its potential to misunderstand patient needs and the role of doctors. AI may also be mistaken for genuine human connection, which is essential for therapeutic relationships. This could negatively impact treatment outcomes.

The author, a doctor, was creating health content online but was told to stop due to career risks. The author believes this is contributing to the health misinformation crisis. Hospitals are silencing doctors online, hindering the spread of accurate health information.

A surgeon made a severe mistake by removing the wrong organ during an operation, resulting in the patient's death. The surgeon has offered an excuse for the error. The incident highlights concerns about medical malpractice and patient safety.

A surgeon made a horrendous mistake by removing the wrong organ from a patient, resulting in the patient's death. The surgeon has offered an excuse for the mistake. The incident highlights concerns about medical malpractice and patient safety.

An 18-year-old high school graduate suffered five days of agony and eventual death due to a doctor's mistake, leading to a $100m lawsuit. The young graduate experienced amputation before passing away. The lawsuit alleges negligence on the part of the medical professional.

An American doctor on a cruise ship reports a deteriorating situation due to hantavirus, with two more states reporting possible patients. The situation is causing concern among health officials. The ship is dealing with a potential outbreak of the virus.

AI-generated deepfakes are being used to impersonate doctors and spread misinformation, prompting calls for increased privacy and transparency laws. The American Medical Association is seeking guidance on how to respond to these incidents and is calling for a crackdown on deepfake creators. This issue has the potential to erode public trust in the medical establishment and put patients at risk.

House oversight committee Chair James Comer is investigating the American Medical Association's billing codes for potential fraud, waste, and abuse. The investigation targets CPT codes, which are used for medical billing. The American Medical Association is the largest doctor lobby in the US.

A key House Republican, Rep. James Comer, is investigating the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology coding system, suggesting its complexity may contribute to improper billing and higher costs in Medicare and Medicaid. The lawmaker is requesting a meeting with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services officials to discuss oversight of the CPT coding system. This investigation is part of a broader effort to fight fraud and abuse.

Democrat Tina Shah, a New Jersey House candidate, supports taxpayer-funded transgender healthcare for minors, framing it as a 'no-brainer' and aligning with former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. Her stance has drawn criticism from Republicans, who accuse her of endorsing 'radical policies,' while Democrats debate the party's approach to transgender issues amid shifting medical group positions.

Democrat Tina Shah, a former Biden administration official and ER physician, supports taxpayer-funded transgender healthcare for children in a competitive New Jersey House race. Her stance aligns with former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy but faces criticism from Republicans, including the National Republican Congressional Committee. The race highlights partisan divides over transgender policies as multiple Democrats vie to challenge Rep. Tom Kean Jr.

Rachel Fulton, a Tennessee woman, had to travel out of state for an abortion to save her life due to Tennessee's restrictive ban. She joined a lawsuit against the state with five other patients and the Center for Reproductive Rights, alleging the ban violates their right to life. The American Medical Association and two doctors also joined the case, arguing the law prevents standard medical care.