(MedPage Today) — As a former FDA associate commissioner, I’ve spent my career at the intersection of clinical care, regulatory policy, and public health. And I understand the challenge federal agencies face when balancing fiscal responsibility… Powered by WPeMatico

(MedPage Today) — When the pilot wants to extend the flaps on a modern plane, they aren’t moving them directly — a computer is. That system, known as fly-by-wire, takes the inputs of the pilot and the press of a button, and using a computer… Powered by WPeMatico

(MedPage Today) — I do not work in academia, but now and then I have the wonderful opportunity to talk with residents or students. I discuss things that can help graduating residents have happier, healthier lives and practices. But one idea stands… Powered by WPeMatico

(MedPage Today) — “They’re not protecting healthcare workers. They’re trying to threaten them.” — Dorit Reiss, PhD, of UC Law San Francisco, discussing HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s support of the West Virginia governor’s initiative… Powered by WPeMatico

(MedPage Today) — Members of the Senate and House of Representatives are back in their states and districts for the August recess. Here’s what their constituents should ask them: do you care about rural healthcare? If they voted for the One Big… Powered by WPeMatico

(MedPage Today) — If you’ve ever worked in a nation without a functioning public health system, it’s unforgettable. In 2001, I spent some time working at the Hôpital Albert Schweitzer in Deschapelles, a small town tucked into a rural corner… Powered by WPeMatico