# NPR * **Definition:** NPR (National Public Radio) is a non-profit media organization in the United States that produces and distributes news and cultural programming, primarily through radio and digital platforms, known for its in-depth reporting and diverse content. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / US National / NPR ## News * Selected news from the source **NPR**, for healthcare technology leaders * 376 news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/8/2025 | [**RFK Jr. says autism database will use Medicare and Medicaid info - NPR**](https://www.npr.org/2025/05/08/nx-s1-5391310/kennedy-autism-registry-database-hhs-nih-medicare-medicaid) | [[Medicare]]; [[Medicaid]]; [[Privacy and Security]] | | 4/11/2025 | [**Republican Sen. Todd Young on Trump's tariffs - NPR**](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5358429) | [[Biotech]]; [[Strategy]]; [[Security]] | | 3/24/2025 | [**23andMe is filing for bankruptcy. Here's what it means for your genetic data - NPR**](https://www.npr.org/2025/03/24/nx-s1-5338622/23andme-bankruptcy-genetic-data-privacy) | [[Data Privacy]]; [[Genetic Testing]] | | 2/20/2025 | [**Republican proposals to cut Medicaid could be politically fraught**](https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/02/20/nx-s1-5303475/republicans-medicaid-cuts-trump-hospitals) | [[Security]]; [[Hospitals]]; [[Medicaid]] | | 1/12/2025 | [**7 global buzzwords for 2025: From 'techquity' to 'climate displacement' to 'belonging' - NPR**](https://www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2025/01/12/g-s1-41370/7-global-buzzwords-for-2025-from-techquity-to-climate-displacement-to-belonging) | [[Roadmap]]; [[Health]]; [[Integration of New Technologies]] | | 1/6/2025 | [**'A very, very small number' of teens receive gender-affirming care, study finds**](https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/01/06/nx-s1-5247724/transgender-teens-gender-affirming-care-hormones-jama) | [[Pediatrics]] | | 12/20/2024 | [**Biden's legacy on AI policy - NPR**](https://www.npr.org/2024/12/20/nx-s1-5213903/bidens-legacy-on-ai-policy) | [[Artificial Intelligence]]; [[ChatGPT]] | | 12/19/2024 | [**How will Australia's under-16 social media ban work? We asked the law's enforcer - NPR**](https://www.npr.org/2024/12/19/nx-s1-5231020/australia-top-regulator-kids-social-media-ban) | [[Healthcare Providers]]; [[AI for Healthcare Providers]]; [[Privacy Concerns]] | | 12/18/2024 | [**The push to extend a waiver that allows hospitals to care for patients at home - NPR**](https://www.npr.org/2024/12/18/nx-s1-5230308/the-push-to-extend-a-waiver-that-allows-hospitals-to-care-for-patients-at-home) | [[Hospital-at-Home Programs]]; [[Home Healthcare]]; [[Hospitals]] | | 12/14/2024 | [**Hollywood has been casting health insurers as villains for a long time - NPR**](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5220866) | [[Critical Care Medicine]]; [[Health]]; [[Critical Care]] | | 12/13/2024 | [**McKinsey & Company to pay $650 million for role in opioid crisis - NPR**](https://www.npr.org/2024/12/13/nx-s1-5155962/mckinsey-purdue-opioid-prosecution-doj) | [[Opioid Crisis]] | | 12/11/2024 | [**Examining the factors that play into the high rate of insurance denials - NPR**](https://www.npr.org/2024/12/11/nx-s1-5223483/examining-the-factors-that-play-into-the-high-rate-of-insurance-denials) | [[Claim Denials]]; [[AI in Claims Processing]]; [[Prior Authorization]] | | 11/22/2024 | [**TV's Dr. Oz invested in businesses regulated by the agency Trump wants him to run - NPR**](https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/11/22/nx-s1-5201663/trump-dr-oz-investments-cms) | [[Health]]; [[Healthcare Payers]]; [[Healthcare Payors]] | | 11/19/2024 | [**Nationwide IV fluid shortage changing how hospitals manage patient hydration - NPR**](https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/11/19/nx-s1-5193027/nationwide-iv-fluid-shortage-intravenous-drugs-hospitals-patient-hydration-helene-hurricane-baxter) | [[Health]]; [[Patient Outcomes]]; [[Hospitals]] | | 11/3/2024 | [**AI has been used in healthcare for decades now. Some say they want more regulation**](https://www.npr.org/2024/11/03/nx-s1-5166135/ai-has-been-used-in-healthcare-for-decades-now-some-say-they-want-more-regulation) | [[Med Device]]; [[Artificial Intelligence]]; [[Clinical Trials]] | | 10/29/2024 | [**Hackers are putting lives at risk at hundreds of hospitals across the country - NPR**](https://www.npr.org/2024/10/29/nx-s1-5161333/hackers-are-putting-lives-at-risk-at-hundreds-of-hospitals-across-the-country) | [[Security]]; [[Ransomware Attacks]]; [[Health]] | | 10/24/2024 | [**Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here's why there's so little progress**](https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/10/24/nx-s1-5162440/black-american-south-health-disparities-medicaid) | [[Care Access]]; [[Health Disparities]]; [[Population Health]] | | 10/18/2024 | [**Kentucky Tiktok suit says company considered using KY creators to sway Sen. Mitch McConnell**](https://www.npr.org/2024/10/18/nx-s1-5157642/tiktok-mitch-mcconnell-kentucky-lawsuit-influence) | [[Technology Management]]; [[Influence]]; [[Mental Health]] | | 10/16/2024 | [**Harris backs slashing medical debt. Trump's 'concepts' worry advocates**](https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/10/16/nx-s1-5153930/medical-debt-relief-kamala-harris-donald-trump-campaign) | [[Health]]; [[Medical Debt]]; [[Patient Advocacy]] | | 10/3/2024 | [**23andMe is on the brink. What happens to all its DNA data? - NPR**](https://www.npr.org/2024/10/03/g-s1-25795/23andme-data-genetic-dna-privacy) | [[Biotech]]; [[Customer Experience]]; [[Data Privacy and Security]] | | 9/27/2024 | [**Bangladesh defies stereotypes when it comes to health care. Let's keep it that way - NPR**](https://www.npr.org/2024/09/27/g-s1-24547/bangladesh-global-health) | [[Interim Healthcare CTO]]; [[Community Health]]; [[Health]] | | 9/17/2024 | [**Cyberattacks plague health care. Critics call the federal response 'inadequate' - NPR**](https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/09/17/nx-s1-5111590/cyberattacks-ransomware-health-care-federal-response) | [[Cybersecurity Investments]]; [[Data Breaches]]; [[Healthcare SaaS]] | | 8/14/2024 | [**After health care attacks, tech giants will help small hospitals with cyber defenses - NPR**](https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/08/14/nx-s1-5068751/healthcare-cyber-attacks-microsoft-google-tech-rural-patient-data-breach-medical-privacy) | [[Cybersecurity Challenges]]; [[Cybersecurity Concerns]]; [[Healthcare Consulting Services]] | | 7/22/2024 | [**Harris, who is Biden's voice on abortion rights, is likely to raise the volume - NPR**](https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/07/22/nx-s1-5048045/harris-abortion-health-drug-prices-insulin-medicare) | [[Health]]; [[Womens Health]]; [[Reproductive Health]] | | 7/19/2024 | [**Widespread technology outage disrupts flights and banking around the world - NPR**](https://www.npr.org/2024/07/19/g-s1-12222/microsoft-outage-banks-airlines-broadcasters) | [[Security]]; [[Technology Management]]; [[Cybersecurity]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **AI Regulation**: Gary Rivlin emphasizes the need for regulation in AI development to harness its potential while mitigating risks, highlighting the debate between regulation and innovation. - **Medicaid Cuts**: Republican lawmakers are divided over proposed Medicaid cuts, which could jeopardize addiction treatment for many Americans, complicating Trump's broader agenda. - **23andMe Bankruptcy**: 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy amid financial difficulties, raising concerns about user data privacy following a significant data breach. - **Planned Parenthood Medicaid Case**: The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether South Carolina can remove Planned Parenthood clinics from its Medicaid program, impacting healthcare access for low-income patients. - **AI Therapy Bots**: Research indicates AI therapy bots can deliver effective mental health therapy, comparable to human clinicians, but further trials are needed. - **Women's Health Initiative Funding**: The Women's Health Initiative, crucial for women's health research, faces loss of federal funding, raising concerns about the future of women's health studies. - **NIH Autism Initiative**: The NIH is launching a study to understand autism rates using private health records, raising privacy concerns among the autism community. - **Air Traffic Control Issues**: Newark Liberty International Airport faced significant flight cancellations due to air traffic controller shortages and outdated technology. - **Kaiser Permanente Hunger Strike**: Therapists at Kaiser Permanente initiated a hunger strike for equal pay and benefits, highlighting disparities within the organization. - **Trump Administration Actions**: Trump's administration is facing scrutiny over various health-related directives, including NIH studies on gender transition. - **Ransomware Attacks**: A Microsoft report indicates a 300% increase in ransomware attacks on U.S. healthcare facilities since 2015, posing risks to patient care. - **Opioid Crisis Settlement**: McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650 million to settle federal charges related to promoting opioid sales for Purdue Pharma, with no criminal charges for executives. - **Social Media Regulation**: Australia enacts a law banning children under 16 from using social media, requiring age verification by companies. - **Power Outages and Health Risks**: Power outages in California, Texas, and Arkansas due to wildfires and storms pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations. - **Global Health Trends**: Experts predict key global health topics for 2025 will include climate displacement, AI, and belonging, with a focus on public health crises. - **FDA Diversity Initiative**: The FDA removes information about Project Equity, aimed at promoting diversity in cancer clinical trials, raising concerns in the scientific community. - **AI Infrastructure Project**: OpenAI partners with U.S. National Laboratories for AI models in national security, as part of the $500 billion Stargate project. - **Men's Health Gap**: Research highlights a significant life expectancy gap between men and women in the U.S., prompting calls for increased focus on men's health. - **Medicaid Cuts Proposal**: Republicans propose cuts to Medicaid to fund tax cuts, facing opposition from Democrats and hospitals reliant on the program. - **Healthcare Workforce Shortage**: The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates shortages of healthcare workers, particularly in rural areas. ### Organizations Mentioned - **NPR**: National Public Radio, providing coverage of various news topics. - **NIH**: National Institutes of Health, involved in health research and initiatives. - **CMS**: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, overseeing Medicare and Medicaid programs. - **23andMe**: A biotech firm known for genetic testing services, currently facing bankruptcy. - **Planned Parenthood**: A healthcare provider offering reproductive health services, including clinics in South Carolina. - **Kaiser Permanente**: A healthcare organization where therapists are advocating for better pay and working conditions. - **American Psychological Association**: An organization that has expressed approval of AI therapy bot research. - **Women's Health Initiative**: A landmark study focused on women's health research, facing funding challenges. - **Centers for Disease Control and Prevention**: A national public health institute in the U.S. that may be involved in health-related studies. - **Microsoft**: A technology company that released a report on ransomware attacks in healthcare. - **McKinsey & Company**: A consulting firm that settled federal charges related to opioid promotion. - **Purdue Pharma**: A pharmaceutical company associated with the opioid crisis. - **Australia's eSafety Commission**: An organization responsible for enforcing online safety laws in Australia. - **National Institutes of Health (NIH)**: A U.S. government agency that funds medical research and has implemented new funding policies. - **OpenAI**: An AI research organization partnering with U.S. National Laboratories for national security applications. - **Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)**: A government department established to reduce waste and federal regulations, led by Elon Musk. - **MIT**: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a research university known for its contributions to science and technology. - **JAMA Network Open**: A peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes research on various health topics.