# Washington Examiner * **Definition:** The Washington Examiner is a conservative news website and magazine based in the United States, known for its political reporting, analysis, and commentary, primarily focusing on national politics, policy issues, and government affairs. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / Local & Regional / Washington Examiner ## News * Selected news from the source **Washington Examiner**, for healthcare technology leaders * 586 news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/18/2025 | [**Most favored nation is a destructive price control - Washington Examiner**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/3414224/most-favored-nation-is-a-destructive-price-control/) | [[Biopharma]] | | 5/16/2025 | [**Capping drug prices will cripple innovation and harm public health - Washington Examiner**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/magazine-features/3411103/making-america-less-healthy-drug-price-caps-cripple-innovation/) | [[Public Health]]; [[Innovation]] | | 5/12/2025 | [**Controversial changes to drug pricing program are progressing through state legislatures**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3406862/controversial-changes-drug-pricing-program-state-legislatures-340b-expansion/) | [[Pharma]]; [[Healthcare]]; [[Health]] | | 4/28/2025 | [**Cuts to the FDA are slowing medical innovation and endangering public health**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/3393545/fda-cuts-slowing-medical-innovation-endangering-public-health/) | [[Public Health]]; [[Health]]; [[Communications]] | | 4/25/2025 | [**The world-shattering effects of the US-China AI race - Washington Examiner**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/courage-strength-optimism/3390945/us-china-artificial-intelligence-race/) | [[Influence]]; [[Engineering]]; [[Strategy]] | | 4/12/2025 | [**DEI policies threaten medical excellence - Washington Examiner**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/3377826/ben-carson-dei-policies-threaten-medical-excellence/) | [[Training]]; [[Healthcare]]; [[Healthcare Providers]] | | 4/3/2025 | [**The SPEAK Act will make telemedicine work for everyone - Washington Examiner**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/3368303/speak-act-will-make-telemedicine-work/) | [[Telehealth]]; [[Telemedicine Growth]]; [[Telemedicine Expansion]] | | 4/3/2025 | [**Dr. Oz confirmed to oversee Medicare and Medicaid - Washington Examiner**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3369276/dr-oz-confirmed-oversee-medicare-medicaid/) | [[Childrens Health]]; [[Vision]]; [[Health]] | | 4/1/2025 | [**Lawmakers introduce bill to expand healthcare coverage for rural residents**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3366045/lawmakers-introduce-bill-expand-healthcare-coverage-rural-residents-telehealth/) | [[Health]]; [[Telehealth]]; [[Rural Health]] | | 4/1/2025 | [**HHS layoffs roll out targeting HR, finance, and IT departments - Washington Examiner**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3365357/hhs-layoffs-target-hr-finance-it/) | [[Procurement]] | | 3/27/2025 | [**RFK Jr. to cut HHS staff by 20,000 in massive overhaul - Washington Examiner**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3360894/robert-f-kennedy-jr-to-cut-20000-hhs-staff-department-overhaul/) | [[Substance Abuse]]; [[Health]]; [[Mental Health]] | | 3/25/2025 | [**One Pennsylvania doctor's love letter to rural health care - Washington Examiner**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3358389/one-pennsylvania-doctors-love-letter-to-rural-health-care/) | [[Healthcare]]; [[Rural Health]]; [[Rural Healthcare]] | | 3/24/2025 | [**Trump taps Susan Monarez for CDC director - Washington Examiner**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3357518/trump-nominates-susan-monarez-cdc-director/) | [[Biomedical Research]]; [[Disease Prevention]] | | 3/19/2025 | [**Dozens of med schools on DEI 'watchlist' as two face civil rights complaint - Washington Examiner**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3352629/medical-schools-dei-watchlist-civil-rights-complaint/) | [[Health]]; [[Health Equity]] | | 3/11/2025 | [**LA County contracts with Planned Parenthood for student health services**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3342264/los-angeles-county-contracts-planned-parenthood-student-health-services/) | [[Public Health]]; [[Substance Abuse]]; [[Health]] | | 2/28/2025 | [**Trump health nominee Dr. Mehmet Oz faces scrutiny for Medicare and Medicaid stances**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/magazine-washington-briefing/3327465/mehmet-oz-faces-scrutiny-medicare-medicaid-stances/) | [[Vision]]; [[Medicare]]; [[Medicare Advantage]] | | 2/26/2025 | [**Trump strengthens his own medical transparency rules after enforcement waned under Biden**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3330758/trump-strengthens-own-medical-transparency-rules-enforcement-waned-under-biden/) | [[Healthcare]]; [[Hospitals]]; [[Health]] | | 2/9/2025 | [**Let Medicare cover weight loss drugs to make America healthy - Washington Examiner**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/3314697/let-medicare-cover-weight-loss-drugs/) | [[Public Health]]; [[Healthcare Costs]]; [[Engagement]] | | 2/7/2025 | [**Hospitals with staff represented by major liberal union had worse patient outcomes**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/economy/3312899/hospitals-staff-represented-major-liberal-union-worse-patient-outcomes/) | [[Influence]]; [[Hospitals]]; [[Patient Outcomes]] | | 1/11/2025 | [**The paradox of RFK Jr. - Washington Examiner**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/premium/3280877/paradox-rfk-jr-controversial-crusader-fast-food-friendly-administration/) | [[Health]]; [[Healthcare Costs]]; [[Pharma]] | | 12/18/2024 | [**We can turn the youth mental health crisis around, but we have to start early**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/3264416/youth-mental-health-crisis-congress/) | [[Mental Health Crisis]]; [[Health Systems]]; [[Health]] | | 11/29/2024 | [**Dismal failures in healthcare system make the US an unsuccessful nation, report says**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/magazine-business/3232675/dismal-failures-healthcare-system-make-us-unsuccessful-nation-report-says-subhed-care-must-be-more-accessible-affordable-for-patients-same-time-being-more-profitable-sustainable-for-providers/) | [[Rural Healthcare Access]]; [[Health Equity]]; [[Value-Based Care]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**Medicare will cost seniors more in 2025**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3227039/medicare-cost-seniors-more-2025/) | [[Preventative Health]]; [[Insurance Coverage]]; [[Rising Healthcare Costs]] | | 10/22/2024 | [**Infant mortality increased post-Dobbs: Here's what to know - Washington Examiner**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3198115/infant-mortality-increased-post-dobbs-what-to-know/) | [[Infant Mortality]] | | 8/16/2024 | [**Medicare drug price negotiation: Innovation chilled at what cost - Washington Examiner**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3122744/medicare-drug-price-negotiation-innovation-chilled-at-what-cost/) | [[Product Development]]; [[Health]]; [[Negotiations]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **California Medicaid Funding**: California Governor Gavin Newsom's Department of Finance requested an additional $3.4 billion for the state's Medicaid program, citing underestimated costs and ongoing financial challenges. - **Dr. Mehmet Oz's Nomination**: Dr. Mehmet Oz faced questioning from the Senate Finance Committee regarding his nomination to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and potential Medicaid reforms. - **California Grant Program**: The Newsom administration's grant program aims to reduce police involvement in non-emergency crises, allocating $9.5 million for unarmed responders. - **Diversity in Medical Schools**: The watchdog group Do No Harm identified over 70 medical schools continuing to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion practices despite federal demands to eliminate discriminatory practices. - **CDC Leadership Changes**: President Trump nominated Susan Monarez to lead the CDC after her tenure as acting director, amid scrutiny regarding her decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic. - **Rural Healthcare Challenges**: Pennsylvania's rural healthcare faces significant challenges, highlighted by a lack of physicians and the transition of the Laporte Health Center to new management. - **Medicaid Budget Cuts**: The Congressional Budget Office indicated that Republicans may struggle to meet budget targets without significant cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. - **Planned Parenthood Funding**: Six school districts in Los Angeles are set to receive $1.4 million in sexual health services from Planned Parenthood, sparking controversy among parents' rights advocates. - **HHS Restructuring**: The Department of Health and Human Services plans significant layoffs and restructuring to streamline operations and improve efficiency. - **Healthcare Workforce Shortages**: The Wisconsin Hospital Association's report highlights ongoing shortages in the healthcare workforce despite an 8% increase in employment since 2019, with significant vacancy rates in various healthcare professions. - **Dr. Mehmet Oz's Confirmation**: Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed as the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, facing scrutiny over his past wellness product promotions and his commitment to healthcare modernization. - **Hantavirus Cases in California**: Three individuals in Mammoth Lakes, California, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, raising concerns about rodent exposure and the importance of early medical intervention. - **Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Leadership Criticism**: Dr. Georges Benjamin of the American Public Health Association called for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign from HHS due to his unscientific views and recent mass firings within the department. - **CMS Funding Changes**: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced it will stop funding non-healthcare related Medicaid programs, citing rising costs and the need to focus on core healthcare services. - **Republican Party's Shift**: The Republican Party is moving away from traditional corporate support, with discussions around entitlement spending and the impact of Big Pharma on Medicaid programs. - **Diversity in Medical Education**: The Trump administration's rollback of diversity initiatives in healthcare has sparked debates about the importance of merit and academic qualifications in medical training. - **U.S.-China AI Rivalry**: The U.S.-China rivalry is increasingly focused on artificial intelligence, with implications for military, economic, and ethical dimensions, emphasizing the need for U.S. leadership in AI innovation. - **House Republicans Report**: Indicates potential risks to federal biomedical and public health research funding due to Secretary Xavier Becerra's failure to reappoint NIH directors by a legal deadline. - **FDA Approval**: Eli Lilly's Zepbound approved as the first prescription medication for treating obstructive sleep apnea, showing significant efficacy in clinical trials. - **Gallup Poll on Nurses**: Nurses rated as the most trusted professionals in America, but many states restrict APRNs from practicing fully. ### Organizations Mentioned - **California Department of Finance**: State agency responsible for managing California's financial resources and budget. - **Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)**: Federal agency overseeing healthcare programs including Medicare and Medicaid. - **Anti Police-Terror Project**: Nonprofit organization advocating for reducing police involvement in community crises. - **Do No Harm**: Watchdog group focused on accountability in medical education and practices. - **Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)**: National public health agency in the U.S. responsible for disease control and prevention. - **Planned Parenthood**: Nonprofit organization providing reproductive health services, including sexual health education. - **Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)**: U.S. government department responsible for health and welfare programs. - **Wisconsin Hospital Association**: An organization that represents hospitals and health systems in Wisconsin, providing insights into healthcare workforce issues. - **American Public Health Association**: A professional association for public health professionals, advocating for public health policies and practices. - **Big Pharma**: A term used to refer to large pharmaceutical companies, often criticized for their influence on healthcare policies and practices. - **National Institutes of Health (NIH)**: Federal agency responsible for conducting medical research and funding health research at universities. - **Eli Lilly**: Pharmaceutical company that developed Zepbound for treating obstructive sleep apnea. - **Gallup**: Polling organization that conducted a survey on trust in healthcare professionals. - **Service Employees International Union (SEIU)**: Labor union representing healthcare workers, criticized for hospital outcomes. - **Department of Defense (DOD)**: Federal department responsible for military and defense initiatives, including DEI funding. - **Heritage Foundation**: Conservative think tank that critiques government spending and policies. - **UnitedHealthcare**: A health insurance company that provides a range of healthcare plans and services. - **Democratic National Committee (DNC)**: The formal governing body for the Democratic Party in the United States. - **Catholic Medical Association**: An organization representing Catholic healthcare professionals advocating for ethical medical practices.