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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.

268 articles published

Failed Policies, Not Patient Demand, Driving Rural Hospital Closures, HHS Study Says
Healthcare
Failed Policies, Not Patient Demand, Driving Rural Hospital Closures, HHS Study Says
A new HHS study finds rural hospital closures are driven by failed policies that created oversupply and rigid regulation
Florida Court Orders Forced C-Section, Threatening Bodily Autonomy
Healthcare
Florida Court Orders Forced C-Section, Threatening Bodily Autonomy
A Florida court ordered a forced C-section on a conscious woman in labor, sparking concerns over bodily autonomy and due
FDA Launches Safety Review of Abortion Pill Amid Political Pressure from Anti-Abortion Groups
Healthcare
FDA Launches Safety Review of Abortion Pill Amid Political Pressure from Anti-Abortion Groups
The FDA has initiated a safety review of the abortion drug mifepristone, responding to anti-abortion group pressure. The
Salmonella-Linked Recall Expands: Costco, Walmart Pull Frozen Snack
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Salmonella-Linked Recall Expands: Costco, Walmart Pull Frozen Snack
A popular frozen snack sold at Costco and Walmart has been recalled over salmonella fears, part of a broader recall link
Cassidy Blames Kennedy for Resurgence of Preventable Diseases
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Cassidy Blames Kennedy for Resurgence of Preventable Diseases
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) directly blamed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a resurgence in vaccine-preventable di
Physician Assistants Sue Education Dept Over Loan Cap, Citing Illegal Rule
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Physician Assistants Sue Education Dept Over Loan Cap, Citing Illegal Rule
The American Academy of Physician Associates and the PA Education Association filed suit Wednesday, claiming the Educati
French Gates Pours $215M Into Women's Health, Targeting Contraception and Menopause
Healthcare
French Gates Pours $215M Into Women's Health, Targeting Contraception and Menopause
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates pledges $215 million to boost women's health worldwide, targeting contraceptive acce
Ohio State Reaches $100M Deal in Strauss Abuse Case, Nearly All Plaintiffs Included
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Ohio State Reaches $100M Deal in Strauss Abuse Case, Nearly All Plaintiffs Included
Ohio State agreed to pay $100 million to settle claims by hundreds of former students who say the university failed to s
Cassidy Calls on Trump to Tackle Medical Debt Crisis in Fiery Senate Speech
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Cassidy Calls on Trump to Tackle Medical Debt Crisis in Fiery Senate Speech
Sen. Bill Cassidy urged President Trump to address the medical debt crisis, noting that 60% of personal bankruptcies ste
Paragon Report Alleges 6 Million Improper ObamaCare Enrollments, Fueling Fraud Debate
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Paragon Report Alleges 6 Million Improper ObamaCare Enrollments, Fueling Fraud Debate
A Paragon Health Institute report finds over 6 million ObamaCare enrollments were improper in 2026, potentially costing
Ebola Outbreak Surges as Congress Urged to Reverse Public Health Cuts
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Ebola Outbreak Surges as Congress Urged to Reverse Public Health Cuts
A deadly Ebola outbreak in Africa is spreading faster than U.S. response capacity, after budget cuts dismantled public h
Jackie Siegel Brings Narcan Awareness Fight to Capitol Hill
Healthcare
Jackie Siegel Brings Narcan Awareness Fight to Capitol Hill
Jackie Siegel, the 'Queen of Versailles' star, is bringing her push for naloxone awareness to Capitol Hill for the fourt
NIH Scientists Charged with Smuggling Mpox Virus Samples into US via Detroit
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NIH Scientists Charged with Smuggling Mpox Virus Samples into US via Detroit
Two government scientists were charged with smuggling deactivated mpox virus from Africa and lying to federal investigat
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