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Gilead To Keep States’ HIV Drug Prices Steady After Earlier Saying They’d Rise
The agreement provides relief to federally funded programs that provide free or low-cost drugs to around 110,000 low-income people nationwide. Other news is on the side effects of antidepressants; the cause of auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia; ivermectin as a cancer treatment; and more.
Private Equity Firms Blackstone, TPG To Buy Hologic For $13 Billion
Hologic — which makes mammography systems, breast imaging technology, and biopsy equipment — will go private in the deal. Other health industry news is on home infusion, death rates at U.S. dialysis centers, the shuttering of obstetric services at an Ohio hospital, and more.
Amid Shutdown, Health Care Lobbyists Tiptoe Around Topics To Pursue Wins
Health care advocates tread a delicate line when it comes to discussions about politically charged ACA subsidies, but they see opportunities to sway lawmakers on bipartisan issues such as telehealth. Meanwhile, moderate Republicans lean on House leadership to address expiring ACA subsidies.
ICE Detainees Claim They’re Served Low-Quality Meals, Are Left Hungry
USA Today reports on food quality at a Louisiana ICE hub, where detainees say they are subject to a diet of processed foods that are often expired and never fully sate their hunger. A Guardian report highlights ICE detention conditions of perpetual twilight under fluorescent lights.
First Edition: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
A Record 154,000 NYC Students Were Homeless During The Last School Year
In New York, more than half of all children who are considered homeless under federal law are “doubled up,” sometimes packed into tiny apartments with three or four other families, The New York Times reported. Other health news from around the U.S. comes from Michigan, Wyoming, Colorado, Iowa, Utah, Arizona, New York, and the District of Columbia.
Viewpoints: Rural Medicine Has Lessons For American Health Care; Covering Ozempic Will Save Money
Opinion writers discuss these public health issues.
Kennedy Plans To Change Dietary Guidelines To Increase Saturated Fats
In contrast to the decades-long recommendation to limit foods high in saturated fats to less than 10% of a daily diet, RFK Jr. intends to encourage increasing consumption. Also: Americans’ opinions on what constitutes healthy food are changing; global cancer rates are on the rise; and more.
NC Settlement: Nursing Facilities Can’t Ban Those With Addiction History
Stat reports that the Americans with Disabilities Act is the basis of the settlement, which could set national precedent for those taking addiction medications. Other industry news is on Hartford HealthCare, Kaiser Permanente, Atrium Health, and more.
Hospital Workers Here On H-1B Visas Will Be Grandfathered In, Feds Say
Health care companies sued after President Trump announced he was attaching a $100,000 visa fee to foreign workers. Going forward, only new applicants are subject to the fee. Foreign workers seeking a change of status would be among those exempt from the fee.
Tylenol Maker Goes On Offensive, Says Autism Warning Shouldn’t Be On Label
“For over a decade, and as recently as August, FDA has fully evaluated the emerging scientific evidence and repeatedly concluded that the data do not support a causal association” between acetaminophen and neurodevelopmental disorders, Kenvue told U.S. regulators.
ICE Ramps Up Health Care Staff Amid Surge In Deaths At Detention Facilities
Twenty migrants have died in detention since President Donald Trump took office, compared with 24 deaths during all four years of the Biden administration. Plus, news outlets unpack the effects of the government shutdown on health care.
First Edition: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
New Guidelines Led To Steep Decline In Peanut Allergies In Young Children
Between 2017 and 2020, there was a 43% drop in peanut allergies after the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases recommended early introduction of peanuts. The study also found that eggs overtook peanuts as the No. 1 food allergen in young kids, The New York Times reported.
Calif. Health Officials Concerned Over Three Unrelated Cases Of Clade 1 Mpox
The confirmed cases, one in Long Beach and two in Los Angeles, are in patients who have not traveled abroad. This is the first time the Clade 1 form, which causes more serious illness, has spread within the U.S. Also in the news: bacterial meningitis, mental health, addiction, and more.
Study: Some Cancer Patients Who Got mRNA Covid Vax Lived Much Longer
Researchers found that patients with advanced lung cancer and melanoma who received an mRNA shot within 100 days before receiving immunotherapy had “nearly double overall survival.”
Large Health Systems Vie To Be Lifeline For Struggling Rural Hospital In Florida
The three contenders — Tampa General Hospital, AdventHealth, and NorthStar Hospitals Inc. — each would keep DeSoto Memorial Hospital operating in DeSoto County. Additional health industry news is about mobile health clinics, the Kaiser Permanente strike, Medicare, Medicaid, and more.
Editorial writers examine these public health issues.
Seniors Paying More For Pills Now That Tariffs Put Foreign Deals Out Of Reach
Prices for imported medicines have surged under President Trump’s trade policies, and some countries have stalled shipments to the U.S., leaving senior citizens and uninsured Americans without an affordable option for their needs. Plus, the buzz about cheap weight loss drugs.
Many Americans Get Reality Check As Several States Unveil ACA Price Hikes
Annual premiums will rise sharply — in some cases by tens of thousands of dollars — unless Congress extends Obamacare subsidies. Some people also discovered they would have fewer choices because their insurers dropped out of some markets for 2026, The New York Times reported. Meanwhile, the 28 state exchanges run by the federal government have not yet unveiled their prices.
