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Conflicts of Interest on CDC Vaccine Panel Were at Historic Lows Before RFK Jr. Dismissal
Reported financial conflicts among expert advisors dropped considerably since the early 2000s, and the most concerning type of conflict had become exceedingly rare.
Experts: Genevieve P. Kanter
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Changes in Dietary Supplement Use Among Children and Adolescents in the United States, 2015–2016 to 2021–2023
Featured Experts: Dima M. Qato
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Qato discusses her pharmacy mapping tool, revealing where access has collapsed
Featured Experts: Dima M. Qato
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Kanter explains her research fact-checking claims about conflicts of interest on federal vaccine panels
Featured Experts: Genevieve P. Kanter
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Lin discusses why dialysis care is so expensive for privately insured patients
Featured Experts: Eugene Lin
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Qato’s research shows mail-order pharmacy dominates mifepristone dispensing
Featured Experts: Dima M. Qato
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Blum discusses how staffing challenges at CMS could affect agency work on major initiatives
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The Evolving Role of Hospitals and Health Systems in Community Health and Emergency Preparedness
Often under financial pressure while being asked to do more, hospitals and health systems need new approaches to ensure high-value care.
Experts: Erin Trish, Thomas M. Priselac, Melissa A. Frasco
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