Health Policy

Proposed Easing of AI Healthcare Safeguards Sparks Debate
The Department of Health and Human Services' health IT office plans to relax safeguards for AI healthcare tools, drawing mixed reactions and raising concerns about removing real-world testing requirements.

Survey Reveals American Adults Demand Elimination of Health Inequities
A survey by Johns Hopkins School of Nursing's Institute for Policy Solutions finds that American adults strongly support eliminating health inequities, urging policymakers to act.

China's Cervical Cancer Progress Stalls as Rural and Older Women Face Growing Risks
China's cervical cancer rates have plateaued nationally but reveal widening disparities, with older and rural women facing increasing risks while younger urban women benefit from improved screening, highlighting the urgent need for equitable prevention strategies to meet global elimination targets.

New Jersey Health Commissioner Highlights Life-Saving Services at Asbury Park Harm Reduction Center
The visit by New Jersey's Acting Health Commissioner to the Prevention Resource Network’s Harm Reduction Center underscores the critical role of innovative services in combating the overdose crisis and connecting individuals to care.