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Apr 1, 2026 · The order imposes a 100% tax on some imported drugs, but it also offers several ways for companies to avoid the levy.

Apr 9, 2026 · In this edition of STAT Health Tech: The FDA rejects a proposal to deregulate certain types of AI devices, Boehringer Ingelheim invests $50 million in DTx, and more.

Mar 18, 2026 · STAT investigates how a Texas couple cashed in on a new law that's supposed to protect patients from surprise medical bills.

Apr 6, 2026 · UnitedHealth Group is rapidly deploying artificial intelligence tools across its operations. What does it mean for patients?

Mar 20, 2026 · Medicare chief Chris Klomp mulls default enrollment into Medicare Advantage or ACOs. The idea, proposed in Project 2025, would need congressional approval.

Mar 26, 2026 · Rocket Pharma’s Kresladi has been approved for the ultra-rare disease severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency type 1 (LAD-1).

Feb 10, 2026 · FDA refuses to review Moderna’s influenza vaccine, which could raise concerns about the agency’s posture toward vaccines and drug approvals more generally.

Feb 24, 2026 · Exclusive: Harvard geneticist George Church knew more about Jeffrey Epstein's activities than he has previously said, before accepting new donations from the sex offender.

Feb 11, 2026 · The rejection of Moderna's flu shot application is the latest example of Vinay Prasad overruling career FDA scientists to place vaccines under harsher scrutiny.