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CMS’s new hospital price rules took effect April 1
Hospitals now face updated federal price-transparency requirements that CMS began enforcing on April 1, 2026. The goal is to make posted hospital prices more standardized and easier to compare, but the numbers still won’t equal your final bill.
FDA recalls one cancer drug batch after glass particles were found
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is recalling one batch of doxorubicin hydrochloride liposome injection in the United States after the FDA said some vials may contain glass particles. Patients, caregivers, hospitals, infusion centers, and pharmacists should check lot numbers and contact the care team if…
Measles Cases Are Rising in the U.S. as Outbreaks Spread
CDC says 2026 measles cases are still climbing, and most are tied to outbreaks. Here’s what the latest data means for families, schools, workplaces, and communities—and why vaccination coverage still matters.
Measles is spreading again in U.S. children: what parents need to know about vaccine timing and when to call the doctor
Measles cases in the United States climbed again in 2026, and children are getting much of the attention because the virus spreads easily in schools, child care, and households. The main protection is making sure children are up to date on the measles-mumps-rubella,…
Do GLP-1 drugs need to be stopped before upper endoscopy?
A new randomized trial found that continuing GLP-1 or GLP-1/GIP drugs before an upper endoscopy led to more clinically significant stomach contents than holding one dose. The finding helps explain why endoscopy instructions can vary, but it does not mean every patient should…
Before you agree to a dental filling: the questions that help you weigh risks, benefits, and alternatives
A filling is a common way to treat a cavity, but it is not always the only next step. Before you say yes, it helps to ask what the dentist saw, whether the tooth needs treatment now, what other options exist, and how…
FDA says several ice cream and chocolate recalls show why to keep checking the freezer and pantry
Recent FDA recalls involving ice cream and chocolate are a reminder to keep an eye on what is already in the freezer and pantry. The reasons differ — metal fragments, possible Salmonella contamination, and undeclared milk — but the practical response is the…
Tick bites are up in many U.S. regions — what families should do now
CDC says emergency room visits for tick bites are higher than usual in many parts of the country. The best response is simple: prevent bites, remove attached ticks quickly, and watch for rash, fever, or other symptoms in the days and weeks afterward.
Recall alert: What parents need to know about the May 2026 infant formula recall
The FDA has recalled three batches of a2 Platinum Premium infant formula sold in the United States because of possible cereulide contamination. Parents should stop using any affected cans, check the batch number and use-by date, and call a pediatrician if an infant…
CMS proposes faster prior authorization decisions for drugs
CMS has proposed new rules that could make drug prior authorization decisions faster and more transparent for many patients and clinicians. The proposal would set 24-hour deadlines for urgent requests and 72-hour deadlines for standard requests, but it is not final yet.
CMS finalizes new No Surprises Act dispute rules
Federal agencies finalized changes on May 28, 2026 to the out-of-network dispute process under the No Surprises Act. The core protections for patients stay in place, but the new rule is designed to make billing disputes faster, clearer, and less costly to run.
FDA flags two diabetes device problems: Omnipod under-delivery, TRUE METRIX E-5 risk
The FDA has warned about two separate diabetes device problems: certain Omnipod pods that may under-deliver insulin and TRUE METRIX blood glucose meters that can show an E-5 error code for more than one reason. For people who depend on these devices, the…