10/16/2025 Changes or Headlines for National Healthcare in the past 30 days
General Healthcare – October 2025
🇺🇸 United States
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Government Shutdown Impact on Healthcare: The ongoing federal government shutdown has led to the suspension of two Medicare remote care programs, including telehealth and hospital-at-home services, which expired on October 1. Health Policy Institute of Ohio
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Medicare Advantage Oversight: Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), addressed concerns over in-home health assessments and rising Medicare spending on skin substitutes. He emphasized the need for efficient prior authorization processes and warned of potential regulatory actions against misuse. The Washington Post
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Public Trust in Healthcare Leadership: An Axios-Ipsos poll revealed that a majority of Americans believe the nation is less healthy under President Trump’s leadership, citing concerns over vaccine policies and the dissemination of unproven health claims. Axios
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California Legislation on Pharmacy Benefit Managers: Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 41 into law, regulating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to lower prescription drug costs. This legislation prohibits certain practices like patient steering and mandates PBM licensure through the state government. Wikipedia
