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"It is endangering the lives of the oldest and sickest Americans," oncology group says

Blumenthal: "It's fine, so long as you don't need it for the big stuff"

Suicide prevention in traumatic brain injury survivors also on the docket during hearing

Atul Gawande on how USAID's international relief helps us at home

But Democrats argue it won't be enough to fix the healthcare system

Surgical oncologist is currently head of the National Cancer Institute

Measure does not address scheduling the drug, which is frequently added to fentanyl

Better prediction of shortages and more inspections of foreign plants are critical, experts say

This "is a moral issue," Sen. Bernie Sanders said during the hearing

Sue Bornstein, MD, offers expertise in broaching the subject with patients

Responses range the spectrum, from asking patients to mask, to not changing a thing

Medicaid and telehealth are among the big areas to watch

Agency stands by its full-steam-ahead goals around accountable care

Pandemic response is in the crosshairs as Congress seeks to reauthorize a major funding bill