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Iran war exposes a familiar weak spot for hospitals: the drug supply chain

Iran war exposes a familiar weak spot for hospitals: the drug supply chain

The war involving Iran has disrupted oil markets, shipping and supply chains. It has not yet produced global drug shortages, but the disruption to supply chains raises the risk profile...
A Court Victory, but a Confidence Crisis: What RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Fight Means for Health Systems

A Court Victory, but a Confidence Crisis: What RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Fight Means for Health Systems

A federal judge this week blocked sweeping changes to the nation’s vaccine guidance led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. But for hospital and health system leaders, the ruling...
Washington Eyes Visa Relief for Healthcare Workforce Shortages

Washington Eyes Visa Relief for Healthcare Workforce Shortages

A new bipartisan proposal in Congress could ease one of the more overlooked pressures on hospital staffing: immigration costs. Lawmakers are advancing legislation that would exempt healthcare employers from a...

Headlines from DC

Federally-funded clinics that provide contraception and reproductive health services have one week to apply for new grants after the Trump administration released long-delayed guidance. Current funding runs out April 1. Learn more. Friday, March 13, 2026
Judge blocks health grant cuts to blue states Read the latest. Friday, March 13, 2026
Dr. Vinay Prasad out at FDA Read more. Monday, March 9, 2026
Minnesota sues federal government over withheld Medicaid funds. More details here. Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Whispers

Prolonged closure of the Straight of Hormuz and war with Iran could increase the cost of imported medical equipment, medications and supplies due to higher shipping costs and supply chain disruptions.

President Trump is hopping mad that SCOTUS struck down his tariffs, now he’s asking for a 10% across the board tariff using Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act.

With the everything in the government funded except DHS and political priorities shifting ahead of the mid-terms, we’re hearing that any changes to reinstate the ACA subsidies are dead in the water.

HHShas agreed to scrap a contentious 340B Drug Pricing Program rebate model and go back to the drawing board, ending the AHA lawsuit.

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Iran war exposes a familiar weak spot for hospitals: the drug supply chain
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Iran war exposes a familiar weak spot for hospitals: the drug supply chain

The war involving Iran has disrupted oil markets, shipping and supply chains....

A Court Victory, but a Confidence Crisis: What RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Fight Means for Health Systems
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A Court Victory, but a Confidence Crisis: What RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Fight Means for Health Systems

A federal judge this week blocked sweeping changes to the nation’s vaccine...

Washington Eyes Visa Relief for Healthcare Workforce Shortages
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Washington Eyes Visa Relief for Healthcare Workforce Shortages

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