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Opinion: The cruise ship hantavirus outbreak is a warning sign to the U.S.

A suspected hantavirus outbreak at sea, the World Cup, and a U.S. that cut itself off from the World Health Organization.

By Krutika Kuppalli

STAT+ | Top lawmaker takes aim at doctor lobby, linking AMA’s billing codes to fraud fight

The AMA sets payment codes used industry-wide, including Medicare and Medicaid. Republicans want to know if the codes are helping to fuel fraud.

By John Wilkerson

STAT+ | Johnson & Johnson advances IBD therapy, despite trial miss

A closely watched combination therapy developed by Johnson & Johnson failed to show a statistically meaningful improvement for IBD patients.

By Allison DeAngelis

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Opinion: The ‘brain drain’ narrative about health professionals misses half of the story

Ministries of health and international funders need to shift attention from managing health care workers' exits to enabling consequential return.

By Maia Chankseliani

STAT+ | Pharma’s reputation among patient groups rose last year, but concerns remain over access and pricing

For the 11th consecutive year, ViiV Healthcare, the joint venture between GSK and Shionogi, was deemed to be the most reputable drugmaker

By Ed Silverman

STAT+ | Cytokinetics drug Myqorzo meets twin efficacy goals in study of genetic heart disease

The drug, Myqorzo, is already approved for one form of the disease, and the new results, if cleared by regulators, could boost its sales.

By Adam Feuerstein