Apr 05, 2026 Hello friends, I’ve been following some exciting developments in healthcare that I think you’ll find interesting. First, there’s a remarkable story about a Texas couple who have successfully managed the tricky world of out-of-network medical billing. Their experience highlights just how complex healthcare costs can be, but
Apr 04, 2026 Email 1: Subject: The childhood risk we never talk about Content: A pediatric ER doctor highlights that sexual abuse is a greater threat to children than many commonly known dangers, yet parents rarely learn preventive measures. Other featured topics include: – Misplaced fear over minor environmental toxins
Apr 03, 2026 Email 1 Summary: Subject: What happens when the internet is more available than doctors – A Gallup poll highlights health care as a top domestic concern for Americans. – CDC temporarily paused diagnostic testing for rabies and pox viruses due to staff and leadership issues. – FDA
Apr 02, 2026 Here are concise summaries for the first 6 emails: Email 1 Subject: 🏥 The Current State of Healthcare Finances Summary: A detailed overview of the major financial pressures facing hospitals in 2026, featuring insights from Herd Midkiff and Kyle Kirkpatrick of JTaylor. Key points include: rising healthcare
Apr 01, 2026 From: newsletter@kevinmd.com Subject: Is infection the real cause of heart disease? Summary: This newsletter explores the idea that bacteria and viruses found in heart plaques could be the root cause of heart disease, challenging the traditional cholesterol theory. It also covers other medical topics such as telehealth
Mar 31, 2026 Email 1: Subject: Health care job growth is stagnating at big for-profit firms Sender: newsletter@statnews.com Summary: A new analysis by STAT reveals that large for-profit health care companies have not been contributing to overall job growth in the sector, with some trimming jobs instead. For instance, the
Mar 30, 2026 Hello Friends, I just came across some exciting news about the STAT Breakthrough Summit West happening this May in San Francisco. This event promises to be an incredible gathering of some of the brightest minds in healthcare, including C-suite executives, scientists, biotech leaders, and innovators from health
Mar 29, 2026 Subject: 💊 Discount Drug Program Changes Stir Debate Hi, Big changes are coming to the federal 340B discounted drug program, used by safety net hospitals and clinics to stretch resources. Major drugmakers like Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are now imposing data-reporting requirements, aimed at preventing providers
Mar 28, 2026 Subject: A CRISPR breakthrough for Type 1 diabetes Sender: newsletter@kevinmd.comD Summary: – A man with type 1 diabetes is now producing his own insulin again after receiving genetically engineered islet cells evading the immune system, marking a breakthrough for CRISPR therapy in diabetes. – Additional topics covered
Mar 27, 2026 Subject: White House misses deadline to nominate new CDC directors Sender: newsletter@statnews.comD Summary: The White House failed to meet a Wednesday deadline to nominate new directors for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As a result, NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya will continue to oversee the