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Dr. Lena Park
Dr. Lena Park
Healthcare Policy Correspondent

Lena covers health policy, pharmaceutical regulation, insurance markets, and the politics of healthcare reform.

596 articles published

Rotavirus Cases Drop Nationwide but Spike in Western US, CDC Data Shows
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Rotavirus Cases Drop Nationwide but Spike in Western US, CDC Data Shows
Nationally, rotavirus test positivity has fallen from an April peak, but the Western US is seeing a sharp rise to nearly
Five Cruise Passengers Exit Nebraska Hantavirus Quarantine, Others Remain
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Five Cruise Passengers Exit Nebraska Hantavirus Quarantine, Others Remain
Five of 18 American cruise ship passengers exposed to hantavirus have left a Nebraska quarantine facility after remainin
Frozen Cheese Bread Recall at Costco and Walmart Over Salmonella Fears
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Frozen Cheese Bread Recall at Costco and Walmart Over Salmonella Fears
Champion Foods recalls frozen cheese bread sold at major retailers over potential salmonella contamination linked to a m
Trump Finalizes Medicaid Work Mandate, Threatening Coverage for Millions
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Trump Finalizes Medicaid Work Mandate, Threatening Coverage for Millions
The Trump administration rolled out a final rule mandating work or community engagement for most Medicaid recipients age
Mark Cuban Joins Doctors in Push to Make Insurers Liable for Denial Harm
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Mark Cuban Joins Doctors in Push to Make Insurers Liable for Denial Harm
Mark Cuban and physicians are pushing to hold health insurers liable for denials that harm patients, citing high denial
Moderna-Merck Personalized mRNA Vaccine Cuts Melanoma Recurrence Risk in Long-Term Trial
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Moderna-Merck Personalized mRNA Vaccine Cuts Melanoma Recurrence Risk in Long-Term Trial
A personalized mRNA vaccine from Moderna and Merck showed a 70% cancer-free rate after five years in a Phase 2b trial, s
Vibrio Infections Surge as Coastal Waters Warm: What to Know About the 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria
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Vibrio Infections Surge as Coastal Waters Warm: What to Know About the 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria
Vibriosis cases are rising as summer heats up, with the CDC warning of necrotizing fasciitis from the bacteria. Infectio
Trump Admin Prioritizes Border Over Ebola Fight, Experts Warn of Isolationist Shift
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Trump Admin Prioritizes Border Over Ebola Fight, Experts Warn of Isolationist Shift
The Trump administration is prioritizing border restrictions over international Ebola response, alarming experts who say
UnitedHealthcare Drops Prior Authorization for Most Pediatric Care
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UnitedHealthcare Drops Prior Authorization for Most Pediatric Care
UnitedHealthcare is eliminating prior authorization for most pediatric services, cutting two-thirds of requirements by y
JFK Airport Added to Ebola Screening Network as Outbreak Spreads
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JFK Airport Added to Ebola Screening Network as Outbreak Spreads
JFK Airport will begin enhanced Ebola screenings for travelers from Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, the CDC announced Th
New York's Path to Universal Health Coverage: A Bismarck-Inspired Blueprint
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New York's Path to Universal Health Coverage: A Bismarck-Inspired Blueprint
New York could achieve universal healthcare without eliminating private insurance by adopting a Bismarck-style model, st
Kenya Field Hospital Opens Friday for US Ebola Quarantine, Trump Admin Bars Return
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Kenya Field Hospital Opens Friday for US Ebola Quarantine, Trump Admin Bars Return
The Trump administration confirmed no Americans exposed to Ebola will be allowed back into the US. A 50-bed field hospit
Uninsured Rate Holds at 8% in 2025, but Child Coverage Losses Signal Trouble Ahead
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Uninsured Rate Holds at 8% in 2025, but Child Coverage Losses Signal Trouble Ahead
The uninsured rate held steady at 8% in 2025, but 800,000 more people—including 300,000 children—lost coverage. Future M
North America Imposes Ebola Travel Curbs Ahead of 2026 World Cup
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North America Imposes Ebola Travel Curbs Ahead of 2026 World Cup
The US, Mexico, and Canada unveiled joint travel restrictions and health screenings for travelers from Ebola-affected re
Experimental Hepatitis B Drug Shows Promise for Functional Cure in Trials
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Experimental Hepatitis B Drug Shows Promise for Functional Cure in Trials
In two international trials, about 20% of patients given the experimental drug bepirovirsen achieved a functional cure,
US Tightens Airport Screenings for Travelers from Ebola-Hit African Nations
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US Tightens Airport Screenings for Travelers from Ebola-Hit African Nations
Americans who have visited Congo, South Sudan, or Uganda in the past 21 days must reenter through select US airports for
American Doctor in Berlin Shows Signs of Recovery as Rare Ebola Strain Spreads
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American Doctor in Berlin Shows Signs of Recovery as Rare Ebola Strain Spreads
Dr. Peter Stafford, an American doctor evacuated to Berlin for Ebola treatment, is stable with declining viral counts. H
VA Launches MDMA Trial for Veterans with PTSD, Severe Mental Health Issues
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VA Launches MDMA Trial for Veterans with PTSD, Severe Mental Health Issues
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a trial on MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, focusing on veterans with sev