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Dr. Lena Park
Dr. Lena Park
Healthcare Policy Correspondent

Lena covers health policy, pharmaceutical regulation, insurance markets, and the politics of healthcare reform.

263 articles published

Pharma Loses Supreme Court Bid, Now Lobbies Congress to Gut Medicare Negotiations
Healthcare
Pharma Loses Supreme Court Bid, Now Lobbies Congress to Gut Medicare Negotiations
The Supreme Court declined to hear six drugmakers' challenge to Medicare price negotiation, but the industry is pushing
Gas-X Recall: Coolant Leak Contaminates Popular Gas Relief Capsules
Healthcare
Gas-X Recall: Coolant Leak Contaminates Popular Gas Relief Capsules
Haleon has voluntarily recalled four lots of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels after a machine leak contaminated capsules wi
Containment at Source Seen as Only Effective Ebola Strategy as Outbreak Grows
Healthcare
Containment at Source Seen as Only Effective Ebola Strategy as Outbreak Grows
As the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda reaches 617 confirmed cases, public health experts warn that containment at th
Cleveland Clinic Settles DOJ Probe, Pledges $2M for Detransition Care
Healthcare
Cleveland Clinic Settles DOJ Probe, Pledges $2M for Detransition Care
The Cleveland Clinic agreed to pay $300,000 and commit $2 million for detransition care in a settlement with the DOJ ove
Mayim Bialik Details Severe GLP-1 Side Effects, Questioning Doctor Response
Healthcare
Mayim Bialik Details Severe GLP-1 Side Effects, Questioning Doctor Response
Actress Mayim Bialik describes crippling side effects from a GLP-1 medication, including violent diarrhea and sulfur bur
Partisan Divide Deepens as Public Trust in CDC Plummets Under Trump
Healthcare
Partisan Divide Deepens as Public Trust in CDC Plummets Under Trump
A new Harvard poll reveals trust in federal health agencies, especially the CDC, has fallen sharply and become deeply pa
Medical Accrediting Bodies Back RFK Jr.'s Push for Enhanced Nutrition Training in Med Schools
Healthcare
Medical Accrediting Bodies Back RFK Jr.'s Push for Enhanced Nutrition Training in Med Schools
The Department of Health and Human Services announced that eight key medical accrediting bodies will expand nutrition ed
Bipartisan Push Gains Steam to Curb Costly Drug Ads
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Bipartisan Push Gains Steam to Curb Costly Drug Ads
Bipartisan efforts at the federal and state levels are targeting direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising, citing r
Expanding Optometrists' Scope Could Ease Rural Eye Care Crisis
Healthcare
Expanding Optometrists' Scope Could Ease Rural Eye Care Crisis
Letting optometrists perform YAG laser capsulotomies significantly increases utilization and improves access to eye care
Convalescent Plasma: A Proven but Overlooked Weapon Against New Viral Outbreaks
Healthcare
Convalescent Plasma: A Proven but Overlooked Weapon Against New Viral Outbreaks
As hantavirus and Ebola resurge without vaccines, convalescent plasma—a century-old therapy validated during COVID—offer
Mental Health Parity Falls Short for Cancer Patients Despite Bipartisan Support
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Mental Health Parity Falls Short for Cancer Patients Despite Bipartisan Support
Mental health parity laws have broad support, but access to care remains a challenge for millions, particularly those wi
Clearwater Police Final Report: Hulk Hogan's Death Ruled Natural After Full Investigation
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Clearwater Police Final Report: Hulk Hogan's Death Ruled Natural After Full Investigation
Clearwater Police have concluded their investigation into Hulk Hogan's death, ruling it an attended natural death with n
Trump Expands Drug Price Platform with 160 New Medications, Touts Tariff Strategy
Healthcare
Trump Expands Drug Price Platform with 160 New Medications, Touts Tariff Strategy
President Trump announced the addition of 160 drugs to TrumpRx, bringing total offerings to over 800. He claimed the mos
Failed Policies, Not Patient Demand, Driving Rural Hospital Closures, HHS Study Says
Healthcare
Failed Policies, Not Patient Demand, Driving Rural Hospital Closures, HHS Study Says
A new HHS study finds rural hospital closures are driven by failed policies that created oversupply and rigid regulation
Florida Court Orders Forced C-Section, Threatening Bodily Autonomy
Healthcare
Florida Court Orders Forced C-Section, Threatening Bodily Autonomy
A Florida court ordered a forced C-section on a conscious woman in labor, sparking concerns over bodily autonomy and due
FDA Launches Safety Review of Abortion Pill Amid Political Pressure from Anti-Abortion Groups
Healthcare
FDA Launches Safety Review of Abortion Pill Amid Political Pressure from Anti-Abortion Groups
The FDA has initiated a safety review of the abortion drug mifepristone, responding to anti-abortion group pressure. The
Salmonella-Linked Recall Expands: Costco, Walmart Pull Frozen Snack
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Salmonella-Linked Recall Expands: Costco, Walmart Pull Frozen Snack
A popular frozen snack sold at Costco and Walmart has been recalled over salmonella fears, part of a broader recall link
Cassidy Blames Kennedy for Resurgence of Preventable Diseases
Healthcare
Cassidy Blames Kennedy for Resurgence of Preventable Diseases
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) directly blamed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a resurgence in vaccine-preventable di