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Gov won't say if Paxlovid is accessible

Officials won't say how many people have received antiviral pills, or if they're being equitably distributed

Salon

White House waves off Fox News question on crack pipes in safe smoking kits: ‘Bit of a conspiracy theory’

Original report admitted it couldn’t identify whether federal dollars had ever been used

The Independent UK

3 ways to get COVID pills, if you've just tested positive

Some people have had trouble getting Paxlovid pills quickly, despite the administration's effort to ease access after a COVID test confirms infection.

WEKU

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Fresh Government Contracts Should Give Palantir Stock a Boost

Even though the momentum of Palantir Technologies (PLTR) stock has been to the downside, contrarian tech investors should seize the opportunity to grab some shares.

StockNews.com

COVID coverage for all dries up even as hospital costs rise

For the first time, the U.S. came close to providing health care for all for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic

The Independent UK

Barrett fundraising appeal claims 'your child' to get 'gender reassignment' surgery

A fundraising appeal from a Republican congressional candidate in Michigan claimed to confirm an appointment for a child's "gender reassignment" surgery the following day, urging the recipient to click through if they have "any issues" with the operation.

Tribune News Service

How the test-to-treat pillar of the US COVID strategy is failing patients

The federal “test-to-treat” program, announced in March, is meant to reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths by quickly getting antiviral pills to people who test positive. But even as cases rise again, many Americans don’t have access to the program.

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White House broadens initiative to address long COVID

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled a plan to increase awareness and response to the long-term effects of COVID-19, directing Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to helm an interagency effort to coordinate research and support for long-term patients.

Tribune News Service

White House broadens initiative to address long COVID-19 - Roll Call

The White House is tasking Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to lead an effort to study long-term effects of COVID-19.

Roll Call

The metrics to watch after the Omicron surge ends

COVID-19 case counts plummeted following a winter marked by the highest case counts since the pandemic began. Federal, state, and local governments eased required prevention measures and shifted how they monitored the virus. Hawaii became the last state to remove its indoor mask mandate in late March. Daily case counts…

USAFacts

Biden's looming prescription drug pricing dilemma

Pressure is increasing on the administration to go after drug patents.

Axios

Evusheld is becoming hard to find

As immunocompromised people work to get a potentially life saving covid therapy, it's becoming harder to locate

Salon

Checks and Balances: Illinois Joint Committee on Administrative Rules blocks governor’s emergency rule

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

Ballotpedia

It was already hard to find Evusheld, a COVID prevention therapy. Now it’s even harder

As immunocompromised people across the country work to get Evusheld, a potentially lifesaving COVID-19 therapy, several hundred providers of the injections were removed from a federal dataset on Wednesday night, making the therapy even harder to locate.

Tribune News Service

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‘I Don’t Know Where It’s Safe’: Family of Trans Child Who Dined With Ken Paxton Is Facing Child Abuse Investigation

The Dallas-area family says it is under investigation by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and at risk of losing their kids.

Roll Call

HHS secretary’s N.H. visit lets Democrats focus on abortion, mental health

Secretary Xavier Becerra's agenda included a visit to Planned Parenthood and a mental health roundtable with Rep. Chris Pappas.

Roll Call

Biden unveils new strategy to combat COVID-19 - Roll Call

The Biden administration on Wednesday unveiled a new strategy for fighting the pandemic, including a request for more funds.

Ballotpedia

Congressional Review Act resolution would block Head Start vaccine and mask mandates

A Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution introduced in the U.S. Senate aims to block an interim final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that requires all Head Start staff and volunteers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and wear a mask.

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Salon

The loophole to lower drug prices

A provision known as "march-in rights" lets the government intervene if drugs are being sold at unreasonable prices

Tribune News Service

Appropriators reach ‘framework’ deal on fiscal 2022 spending

WASHINGTON — House and Senate Appropriations Committee leaders said Wednesday they have a deal on a “framework” that will allow them to start writing compromise spending bills for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1.

Tribune News Service

No, Biden administration is not giving out crack pipes. Here’s what’s really happening

If you’ve been browsing through social media and keeping up with current events, you might have seen headlines suggesting the Biden administration is handing out free crack pipes.

The Independent UK

White House blasts GOP for ‘political games’ for misrepresenting ‘life saving’ drug policy as free crack pipes

Republicans are characterising a Health and Human Services grant program as a crack pipe giveaway

Roll Call

Appropriators reach 'framework' deal on fiscal 2022 spending - Roll Call

House and Senate Appropriations committee leaders said Wednesday they had a deal on a "framework" to start writing compromise spending bills.

Benzinga

Performant Secures HHS OIG IDIQ Contract For Medical Review, Consultative Services

Performant Financial Corp (NASDAQ:PFMT) revealed the recent award of an IDIQ contract by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (HHS OIG). Financial terms were not disclosed. Under the contract with a base term of one year and four additional 1-year options, the company will provide medical…

Benzinga

Heat Biologics' Merger Partner Elusys Finalizes HHS Contract For Its Anthrax Treatment

Elusys Therapeutics Inc, the merger partner for Heat Biologics Inc (NASDAQ: HTBX), has

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