October 17, 2025
Joe Kennedy III speaks with STAT News Executive Editor Rick Berke at the STAT Summit in Boston.
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Joe Kennedy III split with uncle RFK Jr. over ‘grave concerns’ about U.S. health

At the STAT Summit, the former Democratic congressman from Massachusetts shared his concerns about the recent Medicaid cuts.

By Sarah Todd


Some of CDC’s health statistics employees are still in the dark

National Center for Health Statistics, whose research guides health policy, faces "dizzying and demoralizing" layoffs both real and rescinded.

By Elizabeth Cooney


STAT+ | FDA announces first nine recipients of priority drug review vouchers

Agency promises one- to two-month drug reviews for Sanofi’s diabetes drug and Regeneron gene therapy, among others

By Lizzy Lawrence



STAT Wunderkind Rafael Michita in the lab at Baylor College of Medicine.
Baylor College of Medicine

In overlooked cellular connections, this researcher charted Zika’s path to the placenta

The Baylor College of Medicine researcher is a trailblazer in the study of maternal-fetal viral transmission.

By Justin Chen


Trump announces plan to expand fertility treatment coverage alongside latest pharma deal

White House wants to expand IVF insurance coverage as an employer benefit option, makes deal with pharma company to lower cost of key fertility drug.

By Daniel Payne and Lizzy Lawrence


STAT+ | California takes on pharma giants with plans to sell its own insulin

Insulin has been a flashpoint in the national debate over the cost of prescription medicines and some people have rationed their supplies.

By Ed Silverman


From right, Medicaid experts Mike Levine, Kevin Bagley, and Elizabeth Matney spoke with Tara Bannow at the STAT Summit in Boston on Thursday.
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States feel crunch of Medicaid work requirement deadline as they await clarity from CMS

At the STAT Summit, current and former Medicaid directors said they lack clarity on how they are to implement work requirements in Trump's big bill.

By Isabella Cueto


STAT+ | Verily’s new app will woo consumers to its products with free health guidance from clinicians

Verily Me is a new consumer app that will allow users to have their medical records analyzed for free by a clinician.

By Katie Palmer


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