June 19, 2026
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Federal grant delays could jeopardize essential disability services, research

Disability researchers across the country worry about their jobs, and the future of their institutions, as federal grants have been delayed by several months.

By Lauren Chan and O. Rose Broderick


STAT+ | CMS recalculates Medicare Advantage star ratings again, adding more volatility to program

Federal officials are revamping quality ratings for 2026 Medicare Advantage plans, a decision prompted by legal action from the health insurance industry.

By Bob Herman


Opinion: Maternity deserts aren’t accidents. They’re the result of a design flaw

Physicians are scarce in the places they’re needed most

By Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams and Vijay Rajput



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STAT+ | Opinion: The real work for making dramatic gains against pancreatic cancer is just beginning

AI will be necessary for the next major pancreatic cancer advances — but not for reasons you might expect.

By Andrea Califano and Gideon Bosker


Tennessee pharmacies sell potent ivermectin, led by anti-vaccine doctor who’s taken ‘bucketloads’

What happens when a state builds a parallel pathway for medicine outside the traditional doctor-patient system? A KFF deep dive on ivermectin in Tennessee.

By Brett Kelman and Rachana Pradhan — KFF Health News


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