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More than 60 health and advocacy groups have jointly signed a letter to President Trump, urging him to immediately fire Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. According to the groups, Kennedy has brought "chaos" to the nation's top health agency, undermining Americans'
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In a contentious Senate Finance Committee hearing, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) pressed Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his lack of awareness about the COVID-19 pandemic's impact and the future of community health centers and rural hospitals following massive Medicaid
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A critical leadership battle is underway at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s push to fire CDC Director Susan Monarez having profound implications for the nation's public health. The ouster marks a major offensive
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U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, plans to follow up with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the Thursday Senate Finance Committee hearing about his commitments to regulating pharmacy benefit managers, improving rural health care systems, and oversight of agriculture and dietary guidelines. Grassley
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Healthcare providers, health IT developers, and health information exchanges are facing increased scrutiny from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding information blocking. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has directed resources to investigate and enforce these rules, which are designed to ensure the free flow of patient health
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The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued an order granting confidential treatment to East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc.'s (EKPC) contract with ACES Power Marketing, LLC for 20 years. The contract, which provides energy management services to EKPC, contains proprietary and commercially sensitive information that could undermine EKPC'
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The Kentucky Public Service Commission has approved the terms and conditions of a renewable energy purchase agreement between Kentucky Power Company and Bright Mountain Solar, LLC. This agreement aims to meet Kentucky Power's renewable energy portfolio standard, which requires the company to have 15% of its generating capacity
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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has issued a regulatory update in response to Madison Gas and Electric Company's application to adjust electric and natural gas rates. The Citizens Utility Board (CUB), a consumer advocacy group, has filed a request to intervene and notice of appearance in the
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, is pushing a multi-pronged strategy to undermine the vaccine system in the United States. At the center of his agenda is the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, which shields drugmakers from liability for injuries caused by vaccines. Kennedy&
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The Trump Administration has announced a significant reform that will give doctors and patients real-time access to prescription drug information, starting October 1. This breakthrough will allow millions of Americans to compare drug prices, view out-of-pocket costs, and access prior authorization requirements, effectively identifying the most appropriate and cost-effective treatments
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The Kentucky Public Service Commission has granted the Office of Rate Intervention's motion for full intervention in the gas rate adjustment case of Delta Natural Gas Company, Inc. The Attorney General's office will now have full rights as a party in the case, including being served
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The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued an order requiring Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. to provide additional information on its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) submission. The order, dated December 16, 2024, directs Duke Kentucky to provide detailed responses to 9 specific questions regarding its IRP, including information on startup
