Biden Says He’s ‘Feeling Good’ in First Remarks After Cancer Diagnosis Announced
NEW CASTLE — Former President Joe Biden delivered the first remarks since he announced he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer Friday, speaking in a steady voice during a somber Memorial Day gathering and later smiling and saying he’s “feeling good.” Biden spoke at an annual gathering marking Memorial Day at Veterans Memorial Park […]
‘Humbling, Exhausting, Exhilarating’: The Life of AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld
WASHINGTON — “Humbling, exhausting, and exhilarating.” That’s how Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, president of the American Medical Association (AMA), described his experience so far, 8 months into his 1-year tenure. Although it has been interesting to be on “some pretty big stages,” some of the more meaningful experiences have come in the lesser-known destinations, Ehrenfeld […]
Trump and GOP Rivals’ Positions on Major Healthcare Issues
After former President Donald Trump swept Monday’s Iowa Republican caucus with 51% of the vote, the presidential candidates, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis who received 21% of the votes and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley who garnered 19%, are now shifting their focus to the New Hampshire primary on January 23. Their stance on […]
COVID Takes Center Stage at Trump Town Hall
Former President Donald Trump offered his take on the history of the COVID-19 pandemic — ranging from its origins, to lockdowns, to his relationship with Anthony Fauci, MD — during a town hall event in Iowa that also touched on Medicare solvency and abortion. During the Wednesday-night event, which was hosted by Fox News and […]
Biden Picks Next CDC Director
On Friday, President Biden announced his intent to choose former top North Carolina health official Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH, to lead the CDC. “Dr. Cohen is one of the nation’s top physicians and health leaders with experience leading large and complex organizations, and a proven track record protecting Americans’ health and safety,” Biden said in […]
Opinion | ‘They Are the Gatekeepers in Patient Care’: What We Heard This Week
“They are the gatekeepers in patient care.” — Linda Murphy, president of revenue cycle solutions at AMN Healthcare, on the influence doctors have over commercial health insurer claims. “Frankly, he wasn’t diagnosed earlier in his life because he wasn’t white.” — Jennifer Taylor-Cousar, MD, of National Jewish Health in Denver, on the difficult journey of […]
Opinion | ‘There’s Just No Place That’s Deemed to Be Safe’: What We Heard This Week
“There’s just no place that’s deemed to be safe.” — Ryan Mire, MD, president of the American College of Physicians, who practices medicine near Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, where a shooting took place Monday. “You should not have to get healthcare with a side of bias.” — Ashley Denmark, DO, MS, CEO and founder […]
House Lawmakers Squabble Over HHS Budget
Republicans and Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee sparred on Tuesday over provisions in President Biden’s budget request for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Committee chair Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.) said he found it “disappointing” that the proposed budget “continues to double down on out-of-control government spending, which only adds to our already […]
Lesion Removed From Biden’s Chest Was Cancerous
US President Joe Biden arrives at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland on February 16, 2023. – President Biden is at Walter Reed for his annual physical exam. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images) ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS via Getty Images WASHINGTON (AP) — A skin […]
Opinion | What Jimmy Carter Reminds Us About Dying
The recent decision by former President Jimmy Carter to transition to hospice brings much-needed attention to this crucial part of healthcare. Hospice care is an essential and compassionate component of modern medicine, providing support and care to patients and families during the most challenging time of their lives. Historically, hospice care has been stigmatized as […]