Healthcare Knuggets

Feb 11, 2026

  1. Subject: Have you heard what happened at the FDA?

    Sender: marketing@statnews.com

    Summary: This STAT special report gives an insider’s look into the upheavals and leadership chaos at the FDA under the second Trump administration, offering essential context on how these changes impact patients, biotech companies, and U.S. health regulation. Subscribers can download the full report for in-depth analysis.

  2. Subject: Why doctors are finally walking away from insurances

    Sender: newsletter@kevinmd.com

    Summary: Highlights key healthcare topics including the rise of concierge and direct primary care as mainstream alternatives to traditional insurance-based medicine, risks associated with pregnancy after 35, proposals for regulating kratom, and a reflection on the impact of intellectual identity on physician well-being. Also features tips on sudden testicular pain emergencies and lessons in compassionate patient care.

  3. Subject: Did the AMA change its stance on gender-affirming surgery for minors?

    Sender: newsletter@statnews.com

    Summary: Clarifies misconceptions around the AMA’s recent statement urging deferral of gender-affirming surgeries for minors with ongoing federal pressures on providers. Covers related healthcare controversies such as the lawsuit between Novo Nordisk and Hims & Hers over weight-loss drug patents, parenting challenges with vaccination under new federal schedules, and political dynamics around health secretary RFK Jr.’s dietary campaigns.

  4. Subject: Mindful swaps to shift your perspectives

    Sender: hello@happiful.com

    Summary: Encourages small moments of self-care amidst busy schedules by turning everyday pauses—like waiting for the kettle to boil—into mindfulness opportunities. Subscribers of Happiful receive psychotherapist-approved articles, journaling pages, and with longer subscriptions, a free guided gratitude journaling booklet to support mental well-being.

  5. Subject: 🔎 Obamacare probe exclusives

    Sender: vitals@axios.com

    Summary: Reports that House Judiciary Committee Republicans subpoenaed eight ACA insurers investigating fraud related to premium subsidies; outlines proposed new 2027 controls including stricter income verification and marketing rules; covers FDA warnings about misleading ads by Novo Nordisk on its Wegovy pill; and notes New York joining a WHO disease outbreak network signaling efforts to strengthen public health collaboration.

  6. Subject: Coffee and tea might reduce dementia risk and slow cognitive declines

    Sender: briefing@nature.com

    Summary: A large observational study suggests drinking 2–3 cups of coffee or 1–2 cups of tea daily may slow cognitive decline and reduce dementia risk, including among those genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s. Additional highlights include France recruiting many US researchers, an infographic on simultaneous global weather extremes, and expert tips on communicating science effectively.

  7. Subject: Event savings, report discounts, and more…💸

    Sender: marketing@statnews.com

    Summary: Promotes exclusive benefits for STAT+ subscribers such as access behind paywalls to premium content, discounts on STAT events like the Breakthrough Summit in NYC and San Francisco, and savings on in-depth reports including the latest on FDA turmoil under Trump. Subscription also grants access to specialized newsletters and data tools.

  8. Subject: 🏥 10 Healthcare Consulting Reports Actually Worth Reading

    Sender: hospitalogy@workweek.com

    Summary: Curated list of ten essential healthcare consulting reports covering topics like hospital flash reports, state of managed care, digital health trends, market analytics, and price transparency strategies. Includes recommendations of leading firms such as Health Data Atlas, Kaufman Hall, Advisory Board, Trilliant Health, and others, plus additional valuable resources and upcoming events for healthcare executives.

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