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ALS Advocacy @alsadvocacy.bsky.social · 24m

Such insights from @alondra.bsky.social on this moment in AI and healthcare… I could listen to this and think all day. #statsummit

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ALS Advocacy @alsadvocacy.bsky.social · 1h

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Just got a pretty solid testimonial as a productive org for fixing NIH chaos by some victims of NIH chaos #statsummit

STAND UP FOR SCIENCE

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STAT @statnews.com · 18h

#Breaking: Medicare payments to doctors paused as government shutdown drags on www.statnews.com/2025/10/15/c...

Medicare payments to doctors paused as government shutdown drags on

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is pausing Medicare payments to doctors, as negotiations tied to the government shutdown drag on.

www.statnews.com

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Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · 1d

Former acting CDC director on public health changes: ‘absolutely heartbreaking’ www.statnews.com/2025/10/15/r... via @statnews.com

Former acting CDC director on public health changes: ‘absolutely heartbreaking’

“I used to think that I couldn’t be surprised,” says RWJF’s Richard Besser. But this HHS constantly alarms him.

www.statnews.com

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ALS Advocacy @alsadvocacy.bsky.social · 22h

I got to read this carefully over the weekend. Regardless of where you are politically, there is a treasure trove of history in this.

Holly Fernandez Lynch @hollylynchez.bsky.social · 8d

New from @pzettler.bsky.social @reshmagar.bsky.social + me in @jhppl.bsky.social.
We describe themes driving historic FDA reforms, explain how what's happening under Trump2 is different + call for principles to guide FDA reform and activity across administrations.
read.dukeupress.edu/jhppl/articl...

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Good Trouble Indiana @goodtroubleindiana.org · 4d

Public health is infrastructure. And every $1 spent on prevention saves up to $5.60 in health costs. So why does Indiana underfund it? We need budgets that reflect care, not crisis.

#FundPublicHealth #INHealthEquity #GoodTrouble #HoosierSky

Every $1 spent on public health prevention saves up to $5.60 in Hoosier healthcare costs.

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ALS Advocacy @alsadvocacy.bsky.social · 1d

A troubling portrait of trustworthiness of CDC website. #statsummit

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ALS Advocacy @alsadvocacy.bsky.social · 1d

Worth the trip for this #STATSummit

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Jason Ukman @jasonukman.bsky.social · 1d

Asked about the conversation about vaccines in the U.S. right now, GSK CEO Emma Walmsley says: "The reality is history shows that when vaccination rates drop in any country in the world, infection rates rise. People die unnecessarily."

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ALS Advocacy @alsadvocacy.bsky.social · 1d

I’m liking @biogen ceo attitude about working on the truly innovative stuff #statsummit imo we should reward the innovation and be reserved in what we pay for same old same old in ALS.

ALS Advocacy @alsadvocacy.bsky.social · 1d

Here we go. #statsummit

ALS Advocacy @alsadvocacy.bsky.social · 1d

Truly a beautiful medical miracle.

Jason Ukman @jasonukman.bsky.social · 1d

A special visitor at #STATSummit — Baby KJ, and in a suit!

His story is here:
www.statnews.com/2025/05/15/c...

ALS Advocacy @alsadvocacy.bsky.social · 1d

Stories like this are my source of hope #statsummit

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STAT @statnews.com · 2d

If you’ve been affected by the government shutdown at NIH, CDC, or FDA — we’d still love for you to join us at the #STATSummit this week. Email [email protected] for a complimentary virtual pass.

Explore the agenda: www.statnews.com/stat-summit-...

2025 STAT Summit

Exploring the science, policy, and industry shifts that will define the next decade in health and medicine Register now ABOUT STAT SUMMIT The Next Ten

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ALS Advocacy @alsadvocacy.bsky.social · 1d

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | The new Dr. Google is in. Here’s how to use it.

Chatbots can help patients with their health, when used with caution.

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Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 1d

A really great story by @drjudystone.bsky.social on the chaos and carnage at CDC. www.forbes.com/sites/judyst...

Mass Firings And Rehiring At CDC Create Chaos, Fear

More than 1,000 CDC staffers were fired on Friday and half were rehired Saturday, creating chaos and confusion. Experts share their hypotheses as to what is going on.

www.forbes.com

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Krista Koeller @kristalerista.bsky.social · 1d

Dear funding agencies,

I know we all want to discover the wonder drug that will cure the horrible diseases, but to do that, we need to invest in basic, unsexy, foundational research on how the systems work. Funding can’t all be drug development.

Sincerely,
Looking for basic research grants.

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Timothy McBride @mcbridetd.bsky.social · 1d

Great story from WashPost, with excellent analysis from WP and KFF:
When health insurance subsidies end, who will be affected by higher prices? - The Washington Post www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Who will lose out when ACA health insurance subsidies expire?

Here’s a look at who could be affected by the end of the Affordable Care Act credits and how much prices could change.

www.washingtonpost.com

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ALS Advocacy @alsadvocacy.bsky.social · 1d

This is just great!

anil oza @aniloza.bsky.social · 2d

If there are NIH folks who would like to watch our STAT summit (including a panel on the state of the NIH), please reach out and we can get you access

Theresa Kim, PhD, MS @tyk314.net · 2d

And many of us at #NIH are furloughed right now, so we cannot afford it or attend. We hope it's a successful panel.

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anil oza @aniloza.bsky.social · 2d

If there are NIH folks who would like to watch our STAT summit (including a panel on the state of the NIH), please reach out and we can get you access

Theresa Kim, PhD, MS @tyk314.net · 2d

And many of us at #NIH are furloughed right now, so we cannot afford it or attend. We hope it's a successful panel.

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ALS Advocacy @alsadvocacy.bsky.social · 2d

#dingdingding

Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · 2d

It's always funny to me when people make up conspiracy theories, as in, "the entire medical community is hiding the cure for cancer." It's hard enough to get three people on a Zoom call at the same time. How are these massive conspiracies coordinated? Maybe they have their own Slack channel?

ALS Advocacy @alsadvocacy.bsky.social · 2d

Imo FDA needs to stick a “safe and effective” and leave pricing negotiations to others.

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Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 3d

Don't @*&% with public health! Over the weekend, #Trump, #Vought and #RFKJr fired hundreds of staffers at the Centers for Disease Control leaving our premier public health agency in tatters. Get on the phone, write to your members of Congress. This will not stand! actionnetwork.org/letters/writ...

Write to Congress: CDC Employees must be Reinstated

**Please write now to your Senators and Representative demanding that ALL CDC employees be reinstated as part of any agreement to reopen the government.** Late on Friday, October 10, the Trump Admin...

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ALS Advocacy @alsadvocacy.bsky.social · 3d

Ut-oh

Sarah Karlin-Smith @sarahkarlin-smith.bsky.social · 3d

Trump has suggested companies who fail to reach drug pricing deals could face reevaluation of their drug applications, a move that doesn't comply with US law. The threat however must be taken seriously given the administration's tendency to meddle politically in FDA's decision, experts said.

US FDA Commissioner’s Involvement In AstraZeneca Pricing Deal Raises Ethical, Legal Questions

Marty Makary's role in helping negotiation the Trump Administration's second "most favored nations" drug pricing deal is raising concerns as the Trump team has suggested it would use drug pricing as a...

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