March 2026 Health News
Date postedMarch 27, 2026
Topics in this News Roundup
- Cancer
- Cardiology
- Care and Insurance Costs
- Caregiving and Patient Support
- Children's Health
- Chronic Health Conditions
- Consumer and Patient Safety
- Criminalization of Medicine
- Dermatology
- Disabled Populations and Health Care
- Disasters and Emergencies
- Ear, Nose, and Throat Health
- Endocrinology
- Environmental Health
- Eye Health
- Federal Autism Research
- Flu and Respiratory Virus Season
- Food, Nutrition, and Food Safety
- Gastrointestinal Health
- Good News
- Government and Advocacy
- Health Care Systems
- Health Equity and Access to Care
- Health Technology
- Immunology and Allergies
- Infectious Diseases and Infections
- Insurance Coverage
- Measles Outbreak
- Medical Care
- Medical Research
- Medical Testing and Imaging
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medications and Prescribing
- Mental and Behavioral Health
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Oral and Dental Health
- Physicians and Health Care Providers
- Public Health
- Public Safety
- Reproductive and Sexual Health
- Respiratory Health
- Rural Populations and Health Care
- Social Factors Affecting Health
- Social Safety Nets
- Substance Use and Treatment
- Vaccination
Cancer
- Many Older Adults With Cancer Prioritize Quality of Life Over Survival (Journal of the American Medical Association, 3/27/26)
- FDA Warns Biotech Firm Over Cancer Drug Claims (HealthDay, 3/26/26)
- Model for Delivering Chemo at Home Feasible, Safe (HealthDay, 3/26/26)
- (New Hampshire) New study finds common blood pressure drug boosts cancer treatment (Dartmouth Health, 3/26/26)
- ICI-Related Toxicity Diagnoses Differ for Dark vs Light Skin (Medscape, 3/25/26)
- Experts Call for More Equitable, Coordinated Cancer Care (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/24/26)
- High Cancer Mortality Burden Shifted From Urban to Rural Areas (HealthDay, 3/24/26)
- ACOG Recommendations Developed for Managing Cancer in Pregnancy (HealthDay, 3/23/26)
- Female Reproductive Cancers Are Narrowing the Sex Gap in Life Expectancy (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/20/26)
- Rural Patients Face Higher Risk of Late-Stage Breast Cancer, Especially When Uninsured (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/20/26)
- Survival Gains in AML Shadowed by Lasting Morbidity (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/20/26)
- Improved Survival But More Adverse Events Seen for Women With Cancer (HealthDay, 3/18/26)
- Colon cancer now leading cause of cancer deaths under 50 in US (The Guardian, 3/12/26)
- Exercise Intervention Can Reduce Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment (HealthDay, 3/12/26)
- Researchers identify risk factors for recurrence in early-stage melanoma (Managed Healthcare Executive, 3/10/26)
- Medicaid Expansion Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Deaths, but Disparities Persist (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/4/26)
- Reduced Risk for Invasive Cervical Cancer Persists After HPV Vaccination (HealthDay, 3/4/26)
- Three decades later, racial gaps in curative lung cancer care persist in Medicare (Managed Healthcare Executive, 3/4/26)
Cardiology
- Heart Attacks in Younger Women: AHA Calls for Better Diagnosis and Management (Journal of the American Medical Association, 3/27/26)
- Oral Semaglutide Improves Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Type 2 Diabetes (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/25/26)
- Poor Oral Health in Childhood Linked to Later Heart Attack, Stroke, or Coronary Artery Disease (Medscape, 3/24/26)
- Diagnosis and Management of Resistant HypertensionA Review (Journal of the American Medical Association, 3/23/26)
- Management of Hypertension in Adults: JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis (Journal of the American Medical Association, 3/23/26)
- Updated guideline recommends earlier intervention to prevent cholesterol disease (Managed Healthcare Executive, 3/19/26)
- Heart benefits fade after stopping GLP-1 medications (CNN, 3/18/26)
- Shingles vaccine tied to half the risk of cardiac events in older adults with heart disease (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/17/26)
- Prior Authorization Leads to Decreases, Delays in Filling Heart Failure Medications (HealthDay, 3/13/26)
- Anticholinergic Drug Burden Linked to Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Events (HealthDay, 3/12/26)
- High costs may be keeping working-age heart patients from seeking care (Cardiovascular Business, 3/11/26)
- Did you make the list? CMS targets cardiologists for new heart failure payment model (Cardiovascular Business, 3/3/26)
Care and Insurance Costs
- Trump Team Claims Successes Against ACA Fraud While Pushing for More Controls (KFF Health News, 3/27/26)
- (New Hampshire) NH legislators hope to curb surprise bills from health care risk pools (NH Union Leader, 3/26/26)
- Governor Signs Bill to Keep Vaccines Accessible and Affordable (VT Department of Health, 3/25/26)
- Senate deal reached to cap insulin costs (The Hill, 3/25/26)
- Shaheen bill would extend $35 monthly insulin cap to private/employer health care plans (NH Union Leader, 3/25/26)
- US Senators reach deal on capping insulin costs at $35 per month, Semafor reports (NH Union Leader, 3/25/26)
- Patients look to physicians to find lower-cost drugs, survey finds (Managed Healthcare Executive, 3/23/26)
- Rising Health Costs Push Some Middle-Aged Adults To Skip the Doc Until Medicare (KFF Health News, 3/23/26)
- US under-45s struggle for insurance approval as colon cancer rates rise (The Guardian, 3/23/26)
- Survey Shows More People Struggling To Afford ACA Insurance (HealthDay, 3/20/26)
- Costs of Marketplace Plans Much Higher After Enhanced Credit Expiration (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/19/26)
- Many ACA Customers Are Paying Higher Premiums. Most Blame Trump and Republicans, Poll Finds. (KFF Health News, 3/19/26)
- Most ACA enrollees cutting back on food, household needs to pay for health care: Poll (The Hill, 3/19/26)
- Evidence Shows ACA’s Mandated Benefits Alone Don’t Drive Up Costs. The Debate Continues. (KFF Health News, 3/18/26)
- Payers, hospitals pan CMS' plan to bring non-network plans to ACA exchanges (Fierce Healthcare, 3/18/26)
- Patients are making trade-offs to afford healthcare (Managed Healthcare Executive, 3/13/26)
- 1 in 3 say they cut back elsewhere to pay for health care: Survey (The Hill, 3/12/26)
- Millions of Americans are skipping meals or cutting back on utilities to afford health care (CNN, 3/12/26)
- (New Hampshire) School health insurance rates are increasing across New Hampshire. There’s more at play than just GLP-1 weight loss drugs (Concord Monitor, 3/6/26)
- Financial aid nonprofits merge to do more for patients feeling pinched by medical bills on top of overall inflation (HealthExec, 3/4/26)
- US asks smaller drugmakers to discuss lowering prices for Medicaid (NH Union Leader, 3/2/26)
Caregiving and Patient Support
- Family Caregivers Provide $1 Trillion In Annual Labor, AARP Says (HealthDay, 3/27/26)
- (New Hampshire) Dartmouth Health introduces Dartmouth Health Home Care, a rebrand of its home healthcare and hospice service, reflecting its integral role in providing rural healthcare (Dartmouth Health, 3/25/26)
Children's Health
- AAP Guidelines Address Parental Requests for Nonbeneficial Treatments (HealthDay, 3/23/26)
- Parental Pressure Often Alters Clinical Decisions in Pediatric Urgent Care Providers (Medscape, 3/23/26)
- It’s not just vaccines — parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns (AP, 3/21/26)
- COVID Vaccination in Pregnancy Protect Infants’ First 6 Months (Medscape, 3/20/26)
- (New Hampshire) How COVID is still affecting early care and education six years later (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/19/26)
- Progress to reduce childhood deaths globally has slowed, report reveals (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/19/26)
Chronic Health Conditions
- (general)
- Desire vs Intent to Have Children in Women With Reproductive Health Conditions (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/13/26)
- Multiple chronic disease patients threaten systems' margins (Fierce Healthcare, 3/3/26)
- Anxiety and Depression
- Anxiety and Depression May Raise Risk for Aneurysm Rupture (Medscape, 3/16/26)
- Skin Disease Immune Dysregulation Profile Shared by Depression (Medscape, 3/11/26)
- Expert says whether to take antidepressants during pregnancy is a ‘risk-risk conversation’ (NH Union Leader, 3/2/26)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Where Are the Adult ADHD Guidelines? (Medscape, 3/25/26)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Children With Autism Face Growing Unmet Healthcare Needs (Medscape, 3/17/26)
- Children With Autism Have More Comorbidities Than Neurotypical Kids, Study Finds (Medscape, 3/16/26)
- Tylenol use in pregnant women visiting ED dropped after Trump’s unfounded autism claim (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/6/26)
- Autoimmune and Immunocompromising Conditions
- Reframing vitiligo in clinical and managed care settings (Managed Healthcare Executive, 3/26/26)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Severity Linked With Cognitive Impairment Risk (Journal of the American Medical Association, 3/6/26)
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic back pain increases sensitivity to sound, but pain reprocessing therapy shows early promise (Managed Healthcare Executive, 3/20/26)
- Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)
- Nasal Epinephrine Spray Appears Safe, Effective in CSU (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/11/26)
- Cognitive Decline and Disability
- Biomarker P-Tau217 May Help Predict Long-Term Dementia Risk (Journal of the American Medical Association, 3/27/26)
- Nasal Brush Biopsy Flags Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease (Medscape, 3/25/26)
- Severe infections may accelerate the development of dementia (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/25/26)
- Worsening of Financial Well-Being Tied to Accelerated Cognitive Aging (HealthDay, 3/25/26)
- When Medications May Contribute to Cognitive Decline (Medscape, 3/23/26)
- Crohn's Disease
- Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
- Small study finds promise in phage therapy for cystic fibrosis patients (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/24/26)
- Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
- Dementia Risk May Triple With Type 1 Diabetes (Medscape, 3/27/26)
- Which Factors Predict Progression From Prediabetes to T2D? (Medscape, 3/26/26)
- Oral Semaglutide Improves Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Type 2 Diabetes (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/25/26)
- RIDOH Recognizes National Diabetes Alert Day (RI Department of Health, 3/24/26)
- Diabetes Drug Shortages: Where Things Stand and What to Know (Medscape, 3/23/26)
- Worse Diabetes Outcomes Seen for Adults With Unreliable Insurance (HealthDay, 3/23/26)
- Lilly’s experimental diabetes shot yields record weight loss in study (NH Union Leader, 3/19/26)
- Liver Stiffness Measurement Linked to Higher Mortality Risk in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/18/26)
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
- Endometriosis
- ACOG Endometriosis Guidelines Target Diagnostic Delays (Journal of the American Medical Association, 3/20/26)
- Endometriosis: Recent Advances May Speed Time to Diagnosis (Medscape, 3/16/26)
- Gastroparesis
- Autonomic Dysfunction May Be a Hidden Driver of Gastroparesis (Medscape, 3/6/26)
- Hepatitis
- Hepatitis C is curable, yet only 1 in 3 patients receive antiviral drugs, study estimates (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/26/26)
- National Prescribing Trends of Direct-Acting Antivirals for Hepatitis C (Journal of the American Medical Association, 3/25/26)
- HIV/AIDS
- After a Decade of Progress Against HIV, PrEP Enters a Precarious Era (Journal of the American Medical Association, 3/13/26)
- Nearly 20 States Scale Back HIV Medication Programs (HealthDay, 3/3/26)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Study Finds 1 in 3 Patients With IBD Develop Anemia (Medscape, 3/16/26)
- IBD Predicts Cognitive Loss — and Vice Versa – in Seniors (Medscape, 3/4/26)
- Long COVID
- Up to 60% of health care workers may have long COVID 4 years after infection (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/20/26)
- Long-COVID prevalence may vary by COVID-19 variant, time since infection (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/12/26)
- (New Hampshire) A priest, a police officer, and a politician — each is living with long COVID in 2026 (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/5/26)
- Prepandemic respiratory illness tied to increased risk of long COVID (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/5/26)
- Neither Metformin Nor Ursodeoxycholic Acid Effective for Treating Long COVID (HealthDay, 3/4/26)
- Many with long COVID remain on the job despite reduced ability to work (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/2/26)
- Meniere Disease
- Noise Reduction Measures Beneficial for Patients With Meniere Disease (HealthDay, 3/27/26)
- Migraine and Headache Disorders
- AHS Recommends Annual Migraine Screening for Girls and Women (Medscape, 3/17/26)
- AAN: GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Initiation for Chronic Migraine Tied to Improved Outcomes (HealthDay, 3/2/26)
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Low Risk of Severe COVID-19 in Vaccinated Patients With MS (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/16/26)
- Activity Trackers May Predict MS Progression (Medscape, 3/13/26)
- Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
- Increase in Late-Onset MG Has Implications on Prognosis, Adverse Events (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/25/26)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- OCD symptoms may intensify during menopause, review shows (Managed Healthcare Executive, 3/16/26)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Schizophrenia
- Mindfulness Therapy Tied to Fewer Auditory Hallucinations (Medscape, 3/6/26)
Consumer and Patient Safety
- Dietary supplement makers push the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients (AP, 3/27/26)
- Software errors lead to major insulin pump recall—manufacturer shares a fix (Cardiovascular Business, 3/27/26)
- Study challenges ‘5-second rule’ for dropped surgical implants (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/26/26)
- Baby Walkers Sold on Amazon Recalled Over Fall Risk (HealthDay, 3/25/26)
- Alcohol Prep Pads Recalled Over Bacteria Risk, Cardinal Health Says (HealthDay, 3/24/26)
- FTC launches multi-bureau Healthcare Task Force to spot 'new priority areas for enforcement' (Fierce Healthcare, 3/23/26)
- Nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s liquid pain medication recalled (AP, 3/20/26)
- FDA issues emergency alert on surgical stapler reloads after 1 death, 4 injuries (HealthExec, 3/18/26)
- About 3,000 Wayfair Dressers Recalled Over Child Tip-Over Risk (HealthDay, 3/13/26)
- FDA issues emergency alert after reports of 5 serious injuries connected to exploding cryoprobes (HealthExec, 3/10/26)
- Infant Bath Seats Sold on Amazon Recalled Due to Tipping Hazard (HealthDay, 3/9/26)
- 45,000 Halo Magic Sleepsuits for Babies Recalled Over Choking Risk (HealthDay, 3/6/26)
- About 81,000 Baby Monitors Recalled Over Possible Fire Risk (HealthDay, 3/4/26)
- FDA confirms more recalls for Johnson & Johnson heart pumps due to malfunction risk (Cardiovascular Business, 3/2/26)
Criminalization of Medicine
- Federal Officials Investigate States That Require Abortion Coverage (HealthDay, 3/25/26)
- Hawley bill to end FDA approval mifepristone picks up Senate GOP support (The Hill, 3/25/26)
- Contraception services dropped after ‘defunding’ provision hit clinics (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/23/26)
- HHS 'declaration' to restrict gender-affirming care for minors struck down by judge (Fierce Healthcare, 3/20/26)
- US health department investigates 13 states that require insurance plans to cover abortion (The Guardian, 3/20/26)
- Judge Says he Will Bar RFK Move Aimed At Cutting Gender-affirming Care for Minors (Medscape, 3/19/26)
- Lawmakers Seek To Protect Crisis Pregnancy Centers as Abortion Clinic Numbers Shrink (KFF Health News, 3/19/26)
- Rhetoric versus reality: Facts about the abortion pill (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/13/26)
- (New Hampshire) State Senate votes down bill to protect medical providers offering abortions (NH Public Radio, 3/6/26)
- Bills that would classify abortion as homicide fizzle, while pill crackdowns advance (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/2/26)
- Court backs Calif. parents' right to be told about gender transitions (NH Union Leader, 3/2/26)
- Texas AG Paxton Declares Therapists Affirming Trans Youth To Be Illegal And Child Abuse (Erin In The Morning, 3/2/26)
- Texas attorney general: ‘Illegal’ for mental health providers to ‘transition’ kids in state (The Hill, 3/2/26)
Dermatology
- Reframing vitiligo in clinical and managed care settings (Managed Healthcare Executive, 3/26/26)
- Tailored Risk Protocols Needed for Aesthetic Procedures in Allergic Skin Disease (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/20/26)
Disabled Populations and Health Care
- (New Hampshire) Legislation to improve NH disability system oversight heads for House vote after Senate approval (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/27/26)
- (New Hampshire) 25 deaths and 81 abuse, neglect, or exploitation cases in disability system in second half of 2025 (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/12/26)
- Trump’s Cuts to Medicaid Threaten Services That Help Disabled People Live at Home (KFF Health News, 3/5/26)
- Families Defend Disability Services Amid Medicaid Cuts (KFF Health News, 3/2/26)
Disasters and Emergencies
- (New Hampshire) Stephen thanks his two 'guardian angels' while promoting CPR training (NH Union Leader, 3/25/26)
Ear, Nose, and Throat Health
- Noise Reduction Measures Beneficial for Patients With Meniere Disease (HealthDay, 3/27/26)
- Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Provides Lasting Benefits for Tinnitus (HealthDay, 3/24/26)
Endocrinology
- Which Factors Predict Progression From Prediabetes to T2D? (Medscape, 3/26/26)
Environmental Health
- 115,000 cancer deaths in 8 years: What a new study suggests about nuclear power plants (NH Union Leader, 3/26/26)
- Risk of Heat-Linked Emergency Department Use May Start at Lower Temperatures (HealthDay, 3/24/26)
- Inactivity in a warming world could spur hundreds of thousands of deaths (NH Union Leader, 3/20/26)
- Preconception, Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Linked to Low Apgar Scores (HealthDay, 3/20/26)
- Why the EPA’s Reversal on Heavy Metal Air Pollution Is Cause for Concern (Journal of the American Medical Association, 3/20/26)
- Early PFAS Exposure Linked to Lower Bone Density in Adolescents (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/17/26)
- Trump’s EPA wants to roll back Biden-era pollution limits for medical device sterilization (Cardiovascular Business, 3/16/26)
- EPA moves to weaken pollution limits on chemical used to sterilize medical equipment (AP, 3/13/26)
- Trump proposes to loosen rules for cancer-causing gas from sterilizer plants (The Hill, 3/13/26)
- As Lung Disease Threatens Workers, Lawmakers Seek Protections for Countertop Manufacturers (KFF Health News, 3/12/26)
- DPH warns against eating fish caught in West River in West Haven and New Haven after fuel oil spill (CT State Department of Health, 3/5/26)
Eye Health
- Retinal Conditions Present Significant Health Care Burden in US (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/23/26)
Federal Autism Research
- Autism Research Leaders Launch Independent Committee to Counter RFK’s Panel (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/4/26)
Flu and Respiratory Virus Season
- Winter respiratory virus season slowly subsiding (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/27/26)
- Avian flu strikes 9 more Indiana poultry facilities (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/26/26)
- Italy tracks first European human H9N2 avian flu case (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/25/26)
- Indiana: More than 350,000 birds killed in massive avian flu outbreak (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/24/26)
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health advises extending RSV immunizations for infants for an additional month (MA Department of Public Health, 3/24/26)
- CDC reports 14 more pediatric flu deaths, 115 total (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/20/26)
- Avian flu hits farms in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Michigan, Indiana (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/19/26)
- More animals die from H5N1 avian flu at Ano Nuevo State Park in California (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/17/26)
- CDC reports 11 more pediatric flu deaths as several key flu indicators fall slightly (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/13/26)
- FDA vaccine advisers recommend adding subclade K to fall shots (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/12/26)
- CDC reports 11 more pediatric flu deaths (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/6/26)
Food, Nutrition, and Food Safety
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health advises consumers to dispose of raw cheddar cheese sold by Raw Farm, LLC due to ongoing E. coli outbreak (MA Department of Public Health, 3/27/26)
- 9 sickened in E. coli outbreak tied to a California company’s raw milk and cheese (AP, 3/26/26)
- Pizza Recall Issued in 10 States Over Metal Risk (HealthDay, 3/25/26)
- 2026 ‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides, including ‘forever chemicals’ (CNN, 3/24/26)
- Aldi Recalls Spinach Bites Over Possible Contamination (HealthDay, 3/19/26)
- Six in 10 US foodborne illnesses in 2024 linked to contaminated produce, annual report reveals (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/18/26)
- CDC, FDA investigating multistate E coli outbreak linked to raw cheddar cheese (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/17/26)
- Cream Cheese Recall Upgraded Over Listeria Risk, FDA Says (HealthDay, 3/17/26)
- E. coli linked to cheddar cheese made with raw milk sickens 7 in the US (AP, 3/16/26)
- Raw Oysters and Clams Recalled After Norovirus-Like Illness Outbreak in Washington (HealthDay, 3/10/26)
- US agency did not perform safety checks of more than 100 food ingredients, analysis finds (The Guardian, 3/7/26)
- Food Insecurity Defined by Racial Disparities Across the Country (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/6/26)
- BBQ Sauce Recall Issued Nationwide Due To Incorrect Label (HealthDay, 3/3/26)
- FDA Recalls More Than 651,000 Jugs of Water Over Sanitation Concerns (HealthDay, 3/3/26)
- Chocolate Male Supplement Recalled Over Hidden Erectile Dysfunction Drug (HealthDay, 3/2/26)
Gastrointestinal Health
- Early Childhood Stress Linked to Later Digestive Disorders (Journal of the American Medical Association, 3/27/26)
- Partnering With a GI Dietitian Can Boost Patient Care (Medscape, 3/26/26)
- Novel Blood Marker Can Differentiate Bacterial Infection From Severe Colitis (Medscape, 3/25/26)
- Liver Stiffness Measurement Linked to Higher Mortality Risk in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/18/26)
- Making Headway in Crohn’s Disease Care: New Strategies Improve Chances for Bowel Preservation, Remission (Medscape, 3/17/26)
- Study Finds 1 in 3 Patients With IBD Develop Anemia (Medscape, 3/16/26)
- Autonomic Dysfunction May Be a Hidden Driver of Gastroparesis (Medscape, 3/6/26)
- Blood Test Widens Door to Early Crohn’s Disease Diagnosis and Vaccination (Medscape, 3/3/26)
- Chronic, Noninfectious Diarrhea: A Review (Journal of the American Medical Association, 3/2/26)
Good News
- (New Hampshire) Dartmouth Health adds 26 new providers from various disciplines across health system (Dartmouth Health, 3/27/26)
- (New Hampshire) Dartmouth Cancer Center names internationally renowned cancer research pioneer Roy Herbst, MD, PhD, as its next leader (Dartmouth Health, 3/26/26)
- (New Hampshire) Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital appoints new chief medical officer (Dartmouth Health, 3/25/26)
- (New Hampshire) Dartmouth Health hospitals awarded for high performance in revenue cycle (Dartmouth Health, 3/23/26)
- (New Hampshire) Dartmouth Health announces launch of Upper Valley Community Partner Pilot (Dartmouth Health, 3/18/26)
- (New Hampshire) Five Catholic Charities NH skilled nursing facilities receive national customer experience award (NH Union Leader, 3/17/26)
- (New Hampshire) Concord Hospital Expands OB/GYN Services in Laconia with Addition of Female Surgeon (Concord Hospital, 3/16/26)
- (New Hampshire) Concord Hospital Honors Dr. Samuel C. Aldridge with 2026 Dr. Samuel Somers Award for Outstanding Clinician (Concord Hospital, 3/16/26)
- (New Hampshire) Newsmakers: The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester welcomes nurse practitioner (NH Union Leader, 3/15/26)
- (New Hampshire) Parkland Medical Center achieves Healthgrades 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (Parkland Medical Center, 3/10/26)
- (New Hampshire) Dr. Henry Ferland joins Plymouth General Surgery at Speare Memorial Hospital (Speare Memorial Hospital, 3/9/26)
- (New Hampshire) Dartmouth Health launches environmentally friendly sustainable prescription packaging (Dartmouth Health, 3/5/26)
- (New Hampshire) Littleton Regional Healthcare Announces Appointment of Chief Medical Officer (Littleton Regional Hospital, 3/5/26)
- (New Hampshire) Dartmouth Health launches TeamBirth to enhance patient experience during labor and delivery (Dartmouth Health, 3/4/26)
- (New Hampshire) Dartmouth Health’s vascular surgery training program ranked #1 nationwide (Dartmouth Health, 3/2/26)
- (New Hampshire) More Than 600 Beth Israel Lahey Health Physicians Named Top Doctors (Exeter Hospital, 3/2/26)
Government and Advocacy
- General
- (New Hampshire) Governor's Veto Sends Strong Message (NH Medical Society, 3/27/26)
- (New Hampshire) Senate Passes Bill Allowing ATCs To Grow Greenhouse Cannabis; Approves Locker Room Bill (InDepth NH, 3/26/26)
- Trump admin delays nomination for new CDC director past deadline (Fierce Healthcare, 3/26/26)
- (New Hampshire) New Futures' Celebrates Inaugural Empowered Families Advocacy Program (New Futures, 3/25/26)
- (New Hampshire) Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment (NH Department of Health and Human Services, 3/16/26)
- Public trust in US health agencies falls under Trump—confidence in AHA still quite high (Cardiovascular Business, 3/10/26)
- Care and Insurance Costs - View more Care and Insurance Costs articles >>
- (New Hampshire) NH legislators hope to curb surprise bills from health care risk pools (NH Union Leader, 3/26/26)
- Governor Signs Bill to Keep Vaccines Accessible and Affordable (VT Department of Health, 3/25/26)
- Shaheen bill would extend $35 monthly insulin cap to private/employer health care plans (NH Union Leader, 3/25/26)
- US Senators reach deal on capping insulin costs at $35 per month, Semafor reports (NH Union Leader, 3/25/26)
- Payers, hospitals pan CMS' plan to bring non-network plans to ACA exchanges (Fierce Healthcare, 3/18/26)
- US asks smaller drugmakers to discuss lowering prices for Medicaid (NH Union Leader, 3/2/26)
- Disabled Populations and Health Care - View more Disabled Populations and Health Care articles >>
- (New Hampshire) Legislation to improve NH disability system oversight heads for House vote after Senate approval (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/27/26)
- (New Hampshire) 25 deaths and 81 abuse, neglect, or exploitation cases in disability system in second half of 2025 (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/12/26)
- Trump’s Cuts to Medicaid Threaten Services That Help Disabled People Live at Home (KFF Health News, 3/5/26)
- Disasters and Emergencies - View more Disasters and Emergencies articles >>
- (New Hampshire) Stephen thanks his two 'guardian angels' while promoting CPR training (NH Union Leader, 3/25/26)
- Environmental Health - View more Environmental Health articles >>
- Trump’s EPA wants to roll back Biden-era pollution limits for medical device sterilization (Cardiovascular Business, 3/16/26)
- EPA moves to weaken pollution limits on chemical used to sterilize medical equipment (AP, 3/13/26)
- Trump proposes to loosen rules for cancer-causing gas from sterilizer plants (The Hill, 3/13/26)
- Health Care Systems - View more Health Care Systems articles >>
- (New Hampshire) New Hampshire Senate tables bill to freeze hospital CEO pay in certain circumstances (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/12/26)
- (New Hampshire) Senate proposal to freeze pay of hospital CEOs after layoffs dismissed (NH Union Leader, 3/12/26)
- (New Hampshire) Senate Tables Bill To Limit Hospital Executive Compensation in Coos County (InDepth NH, 3/12/26)
- (New Hampshire) North Country senator proposes freeze on certain hospital CEO salaries amid Lancaster controversy (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/11/26)
- (New Hampshire) Vote expected on plans for medical building, freestanding ER in Manchester (NH Union Leader, 3/10/26)
- Health Equity and Access to Care - View more Health Equity and Access to Care articles >>
- Idaho Passes Most Extreme Bathroom Ban In Nation, Creating Path To Life In Prison (Erin In The Morning, 3/27/26)
- HHS 'declaration' to restrict gender-affirming care for minors struck down by judge (Fierce Healthcare, 3/20/26)
- Judge: RFK Jr. overreached in push to restrict gender-affirming for minors (The Hill, 3/20/26)
- Judge Says he Will Bar RFK Move Aimed At Cutting Gender-affirming Care for Minors (Medscape, 3/19/26)
- Idaho House Passes Trans Bathroom Ban With 5 Year Prison Sentence (Erin In The Morning, 3/17/26)
- (New Hampshire) 3 bills tied to transgender issues clear NH House (NH Union Leader, 3/12/26)
- (New Hampshire) NH House Again Passes Bills Impacting Transgender People (InDepth NH, 3/12/26)
- 4th Circuit Rules That States Can Compel Trans Adults To "Appreciate Their Sex" Via Care Bans (Erin In The Morning, 3/11/26)
- West Virginia Can Ban Medicaid Coverage for Gender-affirming Surgery, US Court Rules (Medscape, 3/10/26)
- Federal Judge Rules Aetna's Blanket Denial Of Facial Surgery For Trans Women Is Sex Discrimination (Erin In The Morning, 3/9/26)
- (New Hampshire) New Hampshire House Passes Trans Public Bathroom Ban That Bans "Asserting" Ones Identity (Erin In The Morning, 3/6/26)
- (New Hampshire) Bathrooms Should Be Divided by Biological Sex, NH House Votes (InDepth NH, 3/5/26)
- The Supreme Court Just Handed Down Its Fifth Anti-Trans Decision In Less Than a Year (Erin In The Morning, 3/3/26)
- Court backs Calif. parents' right to be told about gender transitions (NH Union Leader, 3/2/26)
- Supreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in California (AP, 3/2/26)
- Medical Care - View more Medical Care articles >>
- Medical Research - View more Medical Research articles >>
- Women, early-career investigators hit hardest by 2025 NIH grant cuts (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/25/26)
- Medicare and Medicaid - View more Medicare and Medicaid articles >>
- 5 Groups at Highest Risk of Losing Medicaid Coverage Under OBBBA (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/27/26)
- Oz Escalates Medicaid Fraud Claims Against States After Focus on Minnesota (KFF Health News, 3/20/26)
- Oz Says California’s Not Fighting Health Care Fraud, but Data Shows It’s Part of a Larger Battle (KFF Health News, 3/19/26)
- MaineCare Cost and Enrollment Growth: A Cross-State Comparison (ME Department of Health and Human Services, 3/17/26)
- Minnesota sues over withheld Medicaid funds (The Hill, 3/3/26)
- Trump’s Medicaid work mandates are meant to save money. But first states will have to spend millions (AP, 3/1/26)
- Mental and Behavioral Health - View more Mental and Behavioral Health articles >>
- Jury finds Meta and Google negligent in social media harms trial (NH Public Radio, 3/25/26)
- (New Hampshire) Notice of Need for 2026 Reapproval for Community Partners (NH Department of Health and Human Services, 3/4/26)
- (New Hampshire) Notice of Need for 2026 Reapproval for Northern Human Services (NH Department of Health and Human Services, 3/4/26)
- Texas AG Paxton Declares Therapists Affirming Trans Youth To Be Illegal And Child Abuse (Erin In The Morning, 3/2/26)
- Texas attorney general: ‘Illegal’ for mental health providers to ‘transition’ kids in state (The Hill, 3/2/26)
- Physicians and Health Care Providers - View more Physicians and Health Care Providers articles >>
- Know the Law: The wage-powered H-1B lottery effective Feb. 27, 2026 (NH Union Leader, 3/20/26)
- (New Hampshire) Right-to-conscience abortion bill faces final hearing (NH Union Leader, 3/18/26)
- Bipartisan bill introduced to exempt healthcare workers from $100K H-1B visa fee (Fierce Healthcare, 3/17/26)
- ‘Medical conscience’ bills would let providers refuse more health care (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/12/26)
- Public Health - View more Public Health articles >>
- Demoralized CDC Workforce Reels From Year of Firings, Funding Cuts, and a Shooting (KFF Health News, 3/25/26)
- Strengthening Families, Together: Year One of Maine's Child Safety and Family Well-Being Plan (2025-2030) (ME Department of Health and Human Services, 3/18/26)
- FDA announces AEMS, new adverse-event database to replace VAERS (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/12/26)
- FDA merges all adverse event reporting systems into new AEMS platform (HealthExec, 3/12/26)
- (New Hampshire) Federal Funding Changes, Rural Health Grants, and Early Care and Education Challenges in New Hampshire (NH Fiscal Policy Institute, 3/12/26)
- Six Federal Scientists Run Out by Trump Talk About the Work Left Undone (KFF Health News, 3/6/26)
- Nation’s largest AIDS Drug Assistance Program hit in Florida, other states follow suit (Managed Healthcare Executive, 3/5/26)
- Public Safety - View more Public Safety articles >>
- (New Hampshire) Lawmakers reject bills to strengthen firearm removal in domestic violence cases (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/12/26)
- How Trump’s FEMA secretly dismantled program to prepare Americans for disasters (NH Union Leader, 3/1/26)
- Reproductive and Sexual Health - View more Reproductive and Sexual Health articles >>
- Federal Officials Investigate States That Require Abortion Coverage (HealthDay, 3/25/26)
- Hawley bill to end FDA approval mifepristone picks up Senate GOP support (The Hill, 3/25/26)
- (New Hampshire) A new statewide initiative aims to improve communication during labor (NH Public Radio, 3/24/26)
- Contraception services dropped after ‘defunding’ provision hit clinics (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/23/26)
- US health department investigates 13 states that require insurance plans to cover abortion (The Guardian, 3/20/26)
- Lawmakers Seek To Protect Crisis Pregnancy Centers as Abortion Clinic Numbers Shrink (KFF Health News, 3/19/26)
- Birth Control Skepticism, Teen Fertility Education Center Stage at Trump’s Women’s Health Summit (KFF Health News, 3/16/26)
- They Didn’t Want to Have C-Sections. A Judge Would Decide How They Gave Birth. (ProPublica, 3/14/26)
- Rhetoric versus reality: Facts about the abortion pill (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/13/26)
- Hawley introduces bill to remove FDA approval for Mifepristone (The Hill, 3/11/26)
- (New Hampshire) State Senate votes down bill to protect medical providers offering abortions (NH Public Radio, 3/6/26)
- Bills that would classify abortion as homicide fizzle, while pill crackdowns advance (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/2/26)
- Respiratory Health - View more Respiratory Health articles >>
- Trump policies set to increase rates of lung disease and death, study finds (The Guardian, 3/13/26)
- Rural Populations and Health Care - View more Rural Populations and Health Care articles >>
- (New Hampshire) Executive Council narrowly approves fifth rural health program contract (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/26/26)
- (New Hampshire) Council Approves GO-NORTH Contract for Mental Health (InDepth NH, 3/25/26)
- (New Hampshire) GO-NORTH grant for mental health narrowly clears Executive Council (NH Union Leader, 3/25/26)
- Rural hospitals could apply for temporary interest-free construction, renovation loans under new bipartisan bill (Fierce Healthcare, 3/23/26)
- (New Hampshire) NH News Recap: Will federal funds for rural health care make up for Medicaid cuts? (NH Public Radio, 3/20/26)
- State to Host Informational Webinar on Maine's Rural Health Transformation Program (ME Department of Health and Human Services, 3/19/26)
- (New Hampshire) Executive Council approves first contracts for NH rural health program after calls for scrutiny (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/17/26)
- (New Hampshire) Executive Council approves recipients of GO-NORTH federal funding (NH Public Radio, 3/17/26)
- (New Hampshire) Council Unanimously Passes 4 GO-NORTH Federal Rural Health Grants (InDepth NH, 3/16/26)
- (New Hampshire) NH Executive Council approves GO-NORTH rural health care contracts (NH Union Leader, 3/16/26)
- (New Hampshire) $773M for NH rural health care contracts tabled (NH Union Leader, 3/5/26)
- (New Hampshire) Executive Council pauses $773 million federal rural health spending, requesting details (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/5/26)
- Lawmakers, Health Groups Resist Their States’ Rural Health Fund Plans (KFF Health News, 3/4/26)
- (New Hampshire) NH to issue $641M in first contracts for rural health initiative (NH Union Leader, 3/2/26)
- Social Factors Affecting Health - View more Social Factors Affecting Health articles >>
- How the Trump Administration Uses Migrant Kids To Find and Detain Family Members (KFF Health News, 3/27/26)
- ‘They Tricked Me’: A Father Was Chained After He Went to ICE To Reunite With His Kids (KFF Health News, 3/24/26)
- Divided Supreme Court weighs the right to seek asylum at the southern border (NH Union Leader, 3/24/26)
- Supreme Court majority seems to back Trump policy turning away asylum-seekers at US border (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/24/26)
- High court to hear case to decide where migrants can apply for asylum (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/23/26)
- (New Hampshire) Trump Deploys ICE To Airports Amid Shutdown, Not In NH So Far (InDepth NH, 3/23/26)
- ‘He was not illegal’: Afghan asylum-seeker’s death in ICE custody in Texas raises questions (NH Union Leader, 3/18/26)
- US Supreme Court will hear case on end of legal protections for 350,000 Haitians (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/17/26)
- Immigration enforcement threatens housing security, rippling through local economies (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/16/26)
- Supreme Court to hear expedited arguments on protected status for migrants (NH Public Radio, 3/16/26)
- (New Hampshire) NH House narrowly passes repeal of refugee resettlement program (Concord Monitor, 3/13/26)
- (New Hampshire) NH House advances bills that would gut refugee program, restrict rentals for undocumented immigrants (NH Public Radio, 3/12/26)
- Trump administration asks Supreme Court to end Haitian protected status (NH Union Leader, 3/11/26)
- Social Safety Nets - View more Social Safety Nets articles >>
- GOP cuts in federal food aid scramble passage of long-delayed farm bill (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/13/26)
- (New Hampshire) Proposed ban on using SNAP benefits for junk food hits a snag (NH Union Leader, 3/5/26)
- (New Hampshire) Senate committee scraps bill banning ‘non-nutritious’ SNAP purchases, suggests study commission instead (Concord Monitor, 3/5/26)
- (New Hampshire) Prohibiting Purchase of Candy, Soda with SNAP Benefits Supported (InDepth NH, 3/4/26)
- Substance Use and Treatment - View more Substance Use and Treatment articles >>
- (New Hampshire) NH Senate OKs bill to ban recreational use of kratom (NH Union Leader, 3/12/26)
- Massachusetts’ flavored tobacco product restriction projected to save more than $70 million in smoking-related health care costs since 2020 implementation (MA Department of Public Health, 3/9/26)
- Vaccination - View more Vaccination articles >>
- Confusion abounds over future of US vaccine advisory committee (The Guardian, 3/20/26)
- How Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Vaccine Agenda Risks a Resurgence of Deadly Childhood Plagues (ProPublica, 3/19/26)
- Trust in federal government drops when it comes to childhood vaccines, poll suggests (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/18/26)
- Federal Judge Puts Brakes on RFK Jr's Vaccine Agenda (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/17/26)
- Judge halts RFK Jr.’s vaccine overhaul, citing flawed process (NH Union Leader, 3/17/26)
- Federal court blocks Kennedy’s vaccine changes, invalidates vaccine advisory panel (The Hill, 3/16/26)
- Federal Judge Blocks Immunization Schedule Changes, Stays ACIP Member Appointments (American Public Health Association, 3/16/26)
- Federal judge blocks Kennedy’s changes to childhood vaccine policy (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/16/26)
- Judge blocks US government from slimming down vaccine recommendations (AP, 3/16/26)
- Officials ‘missed 99% of data’ before ending Covid vaccine recommendation, memos reveal (The Guardian, 3/16/26)
- US judge blocks Kennedy’s efforts to overhaul US vaccine policy (CNN, 3/16/26)
- ACOG Withdraws From CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (Journal of the American Medical Association, 3/13/26)
- CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now (CNN, 3/11/26)
- Trump administration’s embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving for the second time (AP, 3/6/26)
- The State of US Vaccine Policy — Mar 5, 2026 (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/5/26)
- RNA vaccine funding cuts threaten decades of scientific progress (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/4/26)
Health Care Systems
- (New Hampshire) Civil lawsuit filed against Elliot Hospital alleging sexual assault of child patient (NH Union Leader, 3/27/26)
- (New Hampshire) Elliot Health System expands capacity for critical care with opening of adult step-down unit (NH Union Leader, 3/23/26)
- Hospital ads can increase ED visits, Medicare spending, new Penn study finds (Fierce Healthcare, 3/23/26)
- (New Hampshire) Medical building, freestanding ER win planning approval in Manchester (NH Union Leader, 3/20/26)
- (New Hampshire) New Hampshire Senate tables bill to freeze hospital CEO pay in certain circumstances (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/12/26)
- (New Hampshire) Senate proposal to freeze pay of hospital CEOs after layoffs dismissed (NH Union Leader, 3/12/26)
- (New Hampshire) Senate Tables Bill To Limit Hospital Executive Compensation in Coos County (InDepth NH, 3/12/26)
- (New Hampshire) North Country senator proposes freeze on certain hospital CEO salaries amid Lancaster controversy (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/11/26)
- (New Hampshire) Vote expected on plans for medical building, freestanding ER in Manchester (NH Union Leader, 3/10/26)
- (New Hampshire) Catholic Medical Center's behavioral health closure raises questions (NH Union Leader, 3/9/26)
- Multiple chronic disease patients threaten systems' margins (Fierce Healthcare, 3/3/26)
Health Equity and Access to Care
- Idaho Passes Most Extreme Bathroom Ban In Nation, Creating Path To Life In Prison (Erin In The Morning, 3/27/26)
- ASPS Anti-Trans Statement Architect Pushes Vote At New York's Largest Medical Society This Friday (Erin In The Morning, 3/26/26)
- Survey finds just 18% of patients believe healthcare access has improved (Managed Healthcare Executive, 3/26/26)
- The Largest Physician Organization In The US Reaffirms Gender-Affirming Care Is Medically Necessary (Erin In The Morning, 3/26/26)
- Maine Governor Janet Mills Comes Out Against Billionaire-Funded Anti-Trans Sports/Bathrooms Referendum (Erin In The Morning, 3/24/26)
- The Same Dark Money Behind Project 2025 Is Bankrolling A Northwestern Study Recruiting Trans Kids (Erin In The Morning, 3/24/26)
- HHS 'declaration' to restrict gender-affirming care for minors struck down by judge (Fierce Healthcare, 3/20/26)
- Judge: RFK Jr. overreached in push to restrict gender-affirming for minors (The Hill, 3/20/26)
- Judge Says he Will Bar RFK Move Aimed At Cutting Gender-affirming Care for Minors (Medscape, 3/19/26)
- Pope Leo Calls Universal Healthcare a 'Moral Imperative' (Medscape, 3/18/26)
- Idaho House Passes Trans Bathroom Ban With 5 Year Prison Sentence (Erin In The Morning, 3/17/26)
- (New Hampshire) 3 bills tied to transgender issues clear NH House (NH Union Leader, 3/12/26)
- (New Hampshire) NH House Again Passes Bills Impacting Transgender People (InDepth NH, 3/12/26)
- When Routine Care Is Out of Reach, Latino Adults End Up in the Emergency Department (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/12/26)
- 4th Circuit Rules That States Can Compel Trans Adults To "Appreciate Their Sex" Via Care Bans (Erin In The Morning, 3/11/26)
- Telemedicine Use Remains Elevated but Access Gaps Persist After COVID-19 (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/10/26)
- West Virginia Can Ban Medicaid Coverage for Gender-affirming Surgery, US Court Rules (Medscape, 3/10/26)
- APHA and Several Leading Public Health Experts Urge Federal Court to Block HHS Policy Restricting Immigrants’ Access to Essential Health Programs (American Public Health Association, 3/9/26)
- Federal Judge Rules Aetna's Blanket Denial Of Facial Surgery For Trans Women Is Sex Discrimination (Erin In The Morning, 3/9/26)
- (New Hampshire) New Hampshire House Passes Trans Public Bathroom Ban That Bans "Asserting" Ones Identity (Erin In The Morning, 3/6/26)
- As ICE Moved In, Minnesotans Set Up a Shadow Medical System. It’s a Lesson for Other Cities. (KFF Health News, 3/5/26)
- (New Hampshire) Bathrooms Should Be Divided by Biological Sex, NH House Votes (InDepth NH, 3/5/26)
- The Supreme Court Just Handed Down Its Fifth Anti-Trans Decision In Less Than a Year (Erin In The Morning, 3/3/26)
- ASPS Members Demand Answers After Org Released Anti-Trans Statement From Behind Closed Doors (Erin In The Morning, 3/2/26)
- Court backs Calif. parents' right to be told about gender transitions (NH Union Leader, 3/2/26)
- Supreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in California (AP, 3/2/26)
Health Technology
- AI chatbot use for health information up 16% from 2024: Rock Health survey (Fierce Healthcare, 3/24/26)
- More than 80% of clinicians have had to correct AI-supplied misinformation during patient visits: New patient + provider survey (HealthExec, 3/24/26)
- ChatGPT’s health AI has dangerous flaws, study warns (The British Medical Journal, 3/4/26)
Immunology and Allergies
- A Ubiquitous Alcohol Emerges as Allergen of 2026 (Medscape, 3/26/26)
- Allergy Affects 1 in 4 With Common Variable Immunodeficiency (Medscape, 3/25/26)
- Adrenaline Fails to Reverse Histamine-Induced Hypotension (Medscape, 3/20/26)
- Nasal Epinephrine Spray Appears Safe, Effective in CSU (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/11/26)
- Early Skin and Respiratory Allergies Predict Food Allergy, Study Finds (Medscape, 3/10/26)
- Exhaled Compounds May Identify Allergic Rhinitis (Medscape, 3/9/26)
- Report: 1 in 5 Adults Developed Food Allergies After Age 18 (Medscape, 3/3/26)
Infectious Diseases and Infections
- New COVID 'Cicada' Variant Is Spreading (HealthDay, 3/27/26)
- Caring for Adult Patients With Sepsis (Journal of the American Medical Association, 3/26/26)
- Caring for Pediatric Patients With Sepsis (Journal of the American Medical Association, 3/26/26)
- CDC data suggest small decline in US TB cases (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/26/26)
- Hepatitis C is curable, yet only 1 in 3 patients receive antiviral drugs, study estimates (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/26/26)
- Pertussis cases in the Americas region see post-pandemic swing (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/26/26)
- National Prescribing Trends of Direct-Acting Antivirals for Hepatitis C (Journal of the American Medical Association, 3/25/26)
- Severe infections may accelerate the development of dementia (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/25/26)
- Study ties use of weedkiller to drug-resistant bacteria (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/25/26)
- Study: Nearly 1 in 5 pediatric hospital deaths involve sepsis (Fierce Healthcare, 3/25/26)
- Drought may promote antibiotic resistance in soil, study suggests (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/24/26)
- Lyme disease vaccine shows over 70% efficacy in phase 3 trial (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/24/26)
- COVID vaccines not tied to risk of sudden death, study shows (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/23/26)
- More than 1 in 5 new TB cases in Europe are missed, analysis finds (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/23/26)
- New COVID variant with immune escape potential confirmed in US, 22 other countries (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/23/26)
- Sepsis linked to 18% of US pediatric hospital deaths (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/23/26)
- Why Are Pregnant Patients With COVID-19 Less Likely to Receive Antiviral Treatment? (Medscape, 3/20/26)
- Early COVID-19 pandemic death toll much higher than official count: Study (The Hill, 3/19/26)
- Early official COVID death tolls may have undercounted by 19% (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/19/26)
- Governor Healey Announces Support for Lifting Sunday Hunting Ban, Expanding Hunting Access (MA Department of Public Health, 3/19/26)
- Study finds rising resistance to a last-resort antibiotic in Africa (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/19/26)
- Antibiotic used in COVID patients tied to increased signs of antibiotic resistance (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/18/26)
- More than 150,000 uncounted COVID-19 deaths occurred early in the pandemic, a study finds (AP, 3/18/26)
- Norovirus Sickens Close to 200 People on Caribbean Cruise (HealthDay, 3/17/26)
- Doctors Warn of a Deadly Complication From Measles Outbreaks (KFF Health News, 3/13/26)
- WHO releases guidance for urgently needed new antibiotics (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/12/26)
- Recent pandemic viruses, including SAR-CoV-2, spread directly to people without adaptation, researchers say (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/10/26)
- Pandemic-related factors may lead to nearly 3,000 excess TB cases, 1,100 deaths by 2035 (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/5/26)
- Up to 56,000 people died from COVID-19 or RSV last year (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/3/26)
- Tuberculosis cases have been rising as public health agencies struggle to keep up (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/2/26)
- Outbreak Outlook - National - March 1 (Force of Infection, 3/1/26)
Insurance Coverage
- (New Hampshire) Portsmouth to pay $1.57M to SchoolCare 'under protest' (NH Public Radio, 3/17/26)
- (New Hampshire) Differences in Health Coverage Between New Hampshire Counties (NH Fiscal Policy Institute, 3/13/26)
- (New Hampshire) New Hampshire Uncharted Season 2, Episode 2: Should Health Insurance Cover GLP-1 Medications? (NH Fiscal Policy Institute, 3/2/26)
Measles Outbreak
- US measles cases top 1,500 as Texas outbreak grows (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/27/26)
- South Carolina: No new measles cases in Upstate outbreak (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/24/26)
- A measles outbreak in Florida is simmering, but we know almost nothing about it. We went to investigate (CNN, 3/23/26)
- US measles outbreak approaches 1,500 cases (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/20/26)
- Measles cases in South Carolina rise by one to 997, state health department says (Reuters, 3/17/26)
- South Carolina measles outbreak reaches 997 cases (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/17/26)
- As US measles cases top 1,300, report details last year’s outbreak in New Mexico (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/13/26)
- Measles outbreaks slow in South Carolina, Arizona, but Utah sees cases skyrocket past 400 (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/11/26)
- Colorado, North Dakota see uptick in measles activity (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/9/26)
- Sixth Measles Case Confirmed in a New Mexico Jail (HealthDay, 3/6/26)
- US measles total approaches 1,300 infections (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/6/26)
- A large immigration detention camp in Texas is closed to visitors amid measles outbreak (CNN, 3/4/26)
- CDC: Unvaccinated international traveler spread measles to 17 other travelers to, within US (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/2/26)
- U.S. Tops 1,100 Measles Cases This Year as Outbreaks Grow (HealthDay, 3/2/26)
Medical Care
- Chronic back pain increases sensitivity to sound, but pain reprocessing therapy shows early promise (Managed Healthcare Executive, 3/20/26)
- Children With Autism Face Growing Unmet Healthcare Needs (Medscape, 3/17/26)
- This doctor treated migrants’ severe injuries at the US-Mexico wall: ‘Political decisions made it as violent as possible’ (The Guardian, 3/14/26)
- Activity Trackers May Predict MS Progression (Medscape, 3/13/26)
- Long-COVID prevalence may vary by COVID-19 variant, time since infection (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/12/26)
- Skin Disease Immune Dysregulation Profile Shared by Depression (Medscape, 3/11/26)
- (New Hampshire) A priest, a police officer, and a politician — each is living with long COVID in 2026 (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/5/26)
- The task force that shapes Americans’ preventive care has not met in a year. Doctors now worry it’s being ‘abandoned’ by HHS (CNN, 3/3/26)
Medical Research
- Women, early-career investigators hit hardest by 2025 NIH grant cuts (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/25/26)
Medical Testing and Imaging
- Nasal Brush Biopsy Flags Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease (Medscape, 3/25/26)
- Influencers are promoting these three health tests – but they risk doing more harm than good (The Guardian, 3/24/26)
Medicare and Medicaid
- 5 Groups at Highest Risk of Losing Medicaid Coverage Under OBBBA (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/27/26)
- Work requirements, redetermination could mean a 55% decrease in Medicaid enrollment, an Urban Institute study finds (Managed Healthcare Executive, 3/25/26)
- (New Hampshire) Medicaid is changing. Granite Staters deserve answers — starting in Derry. (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/20/26)
- Oz Escalates Medicaid Fraud Claims Against States After Focus on Minnesota (KFF Health News, 3/20/26)
- Oz Says California’s Not Fighting Health Care Fraud, but Data Shows It’s Part of a Larger Battle (KFF Health News, 3/19/26)
- MaineCare Cost and Enrollment Growth: A Cross-State Comparison (ME Department of Health and Human Services, 3/17/26)
- (New Hampshire) What Upcoming Changes to the Medicaid Enhancement Tax Could Mean for NH Patients, Providers, and the Economy (NH Fiscal Policy Institute, 3/6/26)
- Minnesota sues over withheld Medicaid funds (The Hill, 3/3/26)
- Trump’s Medicaid work mandates are meant to save money. But first states will have to spend millions (AP, 3/1/26)
Medications and Prescribing
- Diabetes drug metformin affects the brain, study finds: Here’s how (The Hill, 3/27/26)
- Diabetes Drug Shortages: Where Things Stand and What to Know (Medscape, 3/23/26)
- When Medications May Contribute to Cognitive Decline (Medscape, 3/23/26)
- Lilly’s experimental diabetes shot yields record weight loss in study (NH Union Leader, 3/19/26)
- Patients more likely to skip specialty medications when sent to pharmacies outside health system (Managed Healthcare Executive, 3/16/26)
- After a Decade of Progress Against HIV, PrEP Enters a Precarious Era (Journal of the American Medical Association, 3/13/26)
- FDA Warns Novo Nordisk Broke Safety Reporting Rules (HealthDay, 3/12/26)
- Lidocaine Local Anesthesia Less Effective Over Time in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Medscape, 3/6/26)
- Neither Metformin Nor Ursodeoxycholic Acid Effective for Treating Long COVID (HealthDay, 3/4/26)
- Nearly 20 States Scale Back HIV Medication Programs (HealthDay, 3/3/26)
Mental and Behavioral Health
- $3M Verdict Links Social Media to Anxiety and Depression (HealthDay, 3/27/26)
- Psychosocial Factors Enhance Prediction of Suicide Attempts in ED Patients With Suicidal Ideation (Medscape, 3/27/26)
- Jury finds Meta and Google negligent in social media harms trial (NH Public Radio, 3/25/26)
- Where Are the Adult ADHD Guidelines? (Medscape, 3/25/26)
- ‘Thank God they’re still alive’: Kaiser therapists claim its new screening system puts patients at higher risk by delaying their care (The Guardian, 3/21/26)
- Colleges struggle to keep up with growing mental health problems (The Hill, 3/18/26)
- OCD symptoms may intensify during menopause, review shows (Managed Healthcare Executive, 3/16/26)
- Telemedicine Not Reaching Rural Psychiatric Patients (Medscape, 3/16/26)
- New study raises concerns about AI chatbots fueling delusional thinking (The Guardian, 3/14/26)
- Veterans Who Depend on Mental Health Care Keep Losing Their Therapists Under Trump (ProPublica, 3/12/26)
- (New Hampshire) Manchester’s Catholic Medical Center to end outpatient mental health services (NH Union Leader, 3/6/26)
- Mindfulness Therapy Tied to Fewer Auditory Hallucinations (Medscape, 3/6/26)
- (New Hampshire) Notice of Need for 2026 Reapproval for Community Partners (NH Department of Health and Human Services, 3/4/26)
- (New Hampshire) Notice of Need for 2026 Reapproval for Northern Human Services (NH Department of Health and Human Services, 3/4/26)
- Mental Health Issues Peak Again More Than a Decade After Disasters (HealthDay, 3/3/26)
- Texas AG Paxton Declares Therapists Affirming Trans Youth To Be Illegal And Child Abuse (Erin In The Morning, 3/2/26)
- Texas attorney general: ‘Illegal’ for mental health providers to ‘transition’ kids in state (The Hill, 3/2/26)
Nephrology
- Hydration Intervention Falls Short in Preventing Kidney Stone Recurrence (Medscape, 3/26/26)
- Kidney Risks From COVID Outpace Influenza Impact (Medscape, 3/26/26)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Severity Linked With Cognitive Impairment Risk (Journal of the American Medical Association, 3/6/26)
Neurology
- Biomarker P-Tau217 May Help Predict Long-Term Dementia Risk (Journal of the American Medical Association, 3/27/26)
- Dementia Risk May Triple With Type 1 Diabetes (Medscape, 3/27/26)
- Increase in Late-Onset MG Has Implications on Prognosis, Adverse Events (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/25/26)
- AHS Recommends Annual Migraine Screening for Girls and Women (Medscape, 3/17/26)
- Anxiety and Depression May Raise Risk for Aneurysm Rupture (Medscape, 3/16/26)
- Children With Autism Have More Comorbidities Than Neurotypical Kids, Study Finds (Medscape, 3/16/26)
- Ocular Motor Control, Cognitive Performance Linked After Mild TBI (HealthDay, 3/10/26)
- IBD Predicts Cognitive Loss — and Vice Versa – in Seniors (Medscape, 3/4/26)
- AAN: GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Initiation for Chronic Migraine Tied to Improved Outcomes (HealthDay, 3/2/26)
Oral and Dental Health
- Study Warns Fluoride Bans May Raise Tooth Decay in Children (HealthDay, 3/24/26)
- More Kids Are in ERs for Tooth Pain. Trump Cuts and RFK Jr.’s Anti-Fluoride Fight Aren’t Helping. (KFF Health News, 3/10/26)
Physicians and Health Care Providers
- An OB-GYN Was Repeatedly Accused of Sexual Misconduct. The State Medical Board Let Him Keep Practicing. (ProPublica, 3/26/26)
- For PGY-1s who struggle, this is the most common weak point (American Medical Association, 3/26/26)
- (New Hampshire) Student Internship Program Helps Build New Hampshire’s Future Health Care Workforce (NH Hospital Association, 3/26/26)
- (New Hampshire) White Coats at the Capital (NH Medical Society, 3/26/26)
- Moral distress in physicians: New study measures prevalence, offers interventions (HealthExec, 3/25/26)
- Know the Law: The wage-powered H-1B lottery effective Feb. 27, 2026 (NH Union Leader, 3/20/26)
- Up to 60% of health care workers may have long COVID 4 years after infection (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/20/26)
- (New Hampshire) Right-to-conscience abortion bill faces final hearing (NH Union Leader, 3/18/26)
- Bipartisan bill introduced to exempt healthcare workers from $100K H-1B visa fee (Fierce Healthcare, 3/17/26)
- Physicians Are Not Providers, Says ACP Drawing New Attention to Old Debate (Medscape, 3/16/26)
- ‘Medical conscience’ bills would let providers refuse more health care (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/12/26)
- (New Hampshire) Merwyn Bagan, Concord neurosurgeon and community volunteer, dies at 90 (Concord Monitor, 3/7/26)
Public Health
- Quick takes: More E coli tied to raw cheese, drug-resistant Shigella in UK, TB funds for Sudan (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/27/26)
- American Public Health Association and Project UNITY announce partnership to empower future public health leaders (American Public Health Association, 3/25/26)
- Demoralized CDC Workforce Reels From Year of Firings, Funding Cuts, and a Shooting (KFF Health News, 3/25/26)
- Quick takes: Measles spike in Utah, 5 kids ill from raw milk, CDC director uncertainty (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/25/26)
- RIDOH Recognizes National Diabetes Alert Day (RI Department of Health, 3/24/26)
- The Dose: Goodbye flu season, hello Spring bugs, like norovirus, polio travel headlines, and breakthrough measles cases. (Your Local Epidemiologist, 3/24/26)
- National Public Health Week 2026 Focuses on Action-Oriented Strategies All Communities Can Implement to Achieve Good Health (American Public Health Association, 3/23/26)
- Quick takes: Fewer UK meningitis cases, clade 1 mpox in Missouri, diphtheria risk across Africa (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/23/26)
- Outbreak Outlook - National - March 22 (Force of Infection, 3/22/26)
- Quick takes: More UK meningitis, GI illnesses tied to travel to Cape Verde, new polio cases (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/20/26)
- Quick takes: More meningitis at University of Kent, Texas measles outbreaks, dengue in Samoa (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/18/26)
- Strengthening Families, Together: Year One of Maine's Child Safety and Family Well-Being Plan (2025-2030) (ME Department of Health and Human Services, 3/18/26)
- Quick takes: Clade 1 mpox found in NYC, cruise passenger norovirus outbreak sickens 150, Cambodia tracks second avian flu case (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/16/26)
- Quick takes: Public health cuts in blue states blocked, new polio cases, Global Fund shortfall (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/13/26)
- FDA announces AEMS, new adverse-event database to replace VAERS (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/12/26)
- FDA merges all adverse event reporting systems into new AEMS platform (HealthExec, 3/12/26)
- (New Hampshire) Federal Funding Changes, Rural Health Grants, and Early Care and Education Challenges in New Hampshire (NH Fiscal Policy Institute, 3/12/26)
- People's CDC, COVID-19, Weather Report, March 9, 2026 (People's CDC, 3/10/26)
- Quick takes: Hemorrhagic fever in DR Congo, testing option for TB, CDC acting director countdown (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/10/26)
- Six Federal Scientists Run Out by Trump Talk About the Work Left Undone (KFF Health News, 3/6/26)
- Nation’s largest AIDS Drug Assistance Program hit in Florida, other states follow suit (Managed Healthcare Executive, 3/5/26)
- Poll: Americans increasingly trust career scientists, not leaders, at CDC, NIH, and FDA (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/5/26)
- Hep B vaccine rates declining, RSV is having a late surge, more disease=more economic cost, AI and triage, and the U.S. surgeon general (Your Local Epidemiologist, 3/3/26)
Public Safety
- 30 Million U.S. Adults Acquired Firearms -- 11 Million for First Time -- From 2021 to 2024 (HealthDay, 3/23/26)
- (New Hampshire) Lawmakers reject bills to strengthen firearm removal in domestic violence cases (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/12/26)
- How Trump’s FEMA secretly dismantled program to prepare Americans for disasters (NH Union Leader, 3/1/26)
Reproductive and Sexual Health
- Predictive Model Uses Anti-Müllerian Hormone and Ovarian Volume for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Diagnosis (Medscape, 3/27/26)
- Federal Officials Investigate States That Require Abortion Coverage (HealthDay, 3/25/26)
- Hawley bill to end FDA approval mifepristone picks up Senate GOP support (The Hill, 3/25/26)
- (New Hampshire) A new statewide initiative aims to improve communication during labor (NH Public Radio, 3/24/26)
- Fewer patients traveled for abortions in 2025 as telehealth care increased, report finds (Fierce Healthcare, 3/24/26)
- Contraception services dropped after ‘defunding’ provision hit clinics (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/23/26)
- ACOG Endometriosis Guidelines Target Diagnostic Delays (Journal of the American Medical Association, 3/20/26)
- US health department investigates 13 states that require insurance plans to cover abortion (The Guardian, 3/20/26)
- Lawmakers Seek To Protect Crisis Pregnancy Centers as Abortion Clinic Numbers Shrink (KFF Health News, 3/19/26)
- (New Hampshire) Dartmouth Health launches TeamBirth to enhance patient experience during labor and delivery (NH Union Leader, 3/17/26)
- Birth Control Skepticism, Teen Fertility Education Center Stage at Trump’s Women’s Health Summit (KFF Health News, 3/16/26)
- Endometriosis: Recent Advances May Speed Time to Diagnosis (Medscape, 3/16/26)
- They Didn’t Want to Have C-Sections. A Judge Would Decide How They Gave Birth. (ProPublica, 3/14/26)
- Desire vs Intent to Have Children in Women With Reproductive Health Conditions (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/13/26)
- (New Hampshire) House passes bill to protect pregnancy resource centers (NH Public Radio, 3/13/26)
- Rhetoric versus reality: Facts about the abortion pill (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/13/26)
- Hawley introduces bill to remove FDA approval for Mifepristone (The Hill, 3/11/26)
- Post-Dobbs Abortion Bans Raised Birth Rates and Strained Food Aid Program (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/11/26)
- (New Hampshire) State Senate votes down bill to protect medical providers offering abortions (NH Public Radio, 3/6/26)
- Tylenol use in pregnant women visiting ED dropped after Trump’s unfounded autism claim (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/6/26)
- Bills that would classify abortion as homicide fizzle, while pill crackdowns advance (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/2/26)
- COVID Vaccination Reduces Risk for Preeclampsia (Medscape, 3/2/26)
- Expert says whether to take antidepressants during pregnancy is a ‘risk-risk conversation’ (NH Union Leader, 3/2/26)
- Income Inequality Fuels Worsening Birth Outcomes (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/2/26)
Respiratory Health
- Small study finds promise in phage therapy for cystic fibrosis patients (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/24/26)
- (New Hampshire) Hassan's pressure moves drug firm to end monopoly over child asthma inhaler (NH Union Leader, 3/16/26)
- Low Risk of Severe COVID-19 in Vaccinated Patients With MS (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/16/26)
- Vitamin D supplements don’t cut COVID health care use, symptom severity, trial shows (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/16/26)
- FDA approves use of RSV vaccine in at-risk younger adults (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/13/26)
- Trump policies set to increase rates of lung disease and death, study finds (The Guardian, 3/13/26)
- Prepandemic respiratory illness tied to increased risk of long COVID (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/5/26)
- FDA Approves First Generic Fluticasone Propionate Inhaler, Boosting Affordable Asthma Care (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/4/26)
- Low vitamin D tied to hospitalizations from respiratory tract infections (Managed Healthcare Executive, 3/2/26)
Rural Populations and Health Care
- Give and Take: Federal Rural Health Funding Could Trigger Service Cuts (KFF Health News, 3/27/26)
- (New Hampshire) Executive Council narrowly approves fifth rural health program contract (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/26/26)
- (New Hampshire) Council Approves GO-NORTH Contract for Mental Health (InDepth NH, 3/25/26)
- (New Hampshire) GO-NORTH grant for mental health narrowly clears Executive Council (NH Union Leader, 3/25/26)
- Rural hospitals could apply for temporary interest-free construction, renovation loans under new bipartisan bill (Fierce Healthcare, 3/23/26)
- (New Hampshire) NH News Recap: Will federal funds for rural health care make up for Medicaid cuts? (NH Public Radio, 3/20/26)
- State to Host Informational Webinar on Maine's Rural Health Transformation Program (ME Department of Health and Human Services, 3/19/26)
- (New Hampshire) Executive Council approves first contracts for NH rural health program after calls for scrutiny (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/17/26)
- (New Hampshire) Executive Council approves recipients of GO-NORTH federal funding (NH Public Radio, 3/17/26)
- (New Hampshire) Council Unanimously Passes 4 GO-NORTH Federal Rural Health Grants (InDepth NH, 3/16/26)
- (New Hampshire) NH Executive Council approves GO-NORTH rural health care contracts (NH Union Leader, 3/16/26)
- (New Hampshire) $773M for NH rural health care contracts tabled (NH Union Leader, 3/5/26)
- (New Hampshire) Executive Council pauses $773 million federal rural health spending, requesting details (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/5/26)
- Lawmakers, Health Groups Resist Their States’ Rural Health Fund Plans (KFF Health News, 3/4/26)
- (New Hampshire) NH to issue $641M in first contracts for rural health initiative (NH Union Leader, 3/2/26)
Social Factors Affecting Health
- How the Trump Administration Uses Migrant Kids To Find and Detain Family Members (KFF Health News, 3/27/26)
- (New Hampshire) Bedford schools proceed with ADA upgrades (NH Union Leader, 3/25/26)
- Worsening of Financial Well-Being Tied to Accelerated Cognitive Aging (HealthDay, 3/25/26)
- ‘They Tricked Me’: A Father Was Chained After He Went to ICE To Reunite With His Kids (KFF Health News, 3/24/26)
- Divided Supreme Court weighs the right to seek asylum at the southern border (NH Union Leader, 3/24/26)
- Isolation, financial struggles tied to lower uptake of preventive care (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/24/26)
- Supreme Court majority seems to back Trump policy turning away asylum-seekers at US border (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/24/26)
- High court to hear case to decide where migrants can apply for asylum (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/23/26)
- (New Hampshire) Trump Deploys ICE To Airports Amid Shutdown, Not In NH So Far (InDepth NH, 3/23/26)
- Worse Diabetes Outcomes Seen for Adults With Unreliable Insurance (HealthDay, 3/23/26)
- ‘He was not illegal’: Afghan asylum-seeker’s death in ICE custody in Texas raises questions (NH Union Leader, 3/18/26)
- US Supreme Court will hear case on end of legal protections for 350,000 Haitians (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/17/26)
- Immigration enforcement threatens housing security, rippling through local economies (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/16/26)
- Supreme Court to hear expedited arguments on protected status for migrants (NH Public Radio, 3/16/26)
- (New Hampshire) NH House narrowly passes repeal of refugee resettlement program (Concord Monitor, 3/13/26)
- (New Hampshire) NH House advances bills that would gut refugee program, restrict rentals for undocumented immigrants (NH Public Radio, 3/12/26)
- Trump administration asks Supreme Court to end Haitian protected status (NH Union Leader, 3/11/26)
- Many with long COVID remain on the job despite reduced ability to work (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/2/26)
Social Safety Nets
- Bans on sugary foods in SNAP programs in 5 states challenged by recipients (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/13/26)
- GOP cuts in federal food aid scramble passage of long-delayed farm bill (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/13/26)
- (New Hampshire) Proposed ban on using SNAP benefits for junk food hits a snag (NH Union Leader, 3/5/26)
- (New Hampshire) Senate committee scraps bill banning ‘non-nutritious’ SNAP purchases, suggests study commission instead (Concord Monitor, 3/5/26)
- (New Hampshire) Prohibiting Purchase of Candy, Soda with SNAP Benefits Supported (InDepth NH, 3/4/26)
Substance Use and Treatment
- Kratom poisoning calls have spiked more than 1,200% since 2015 (CNN, 3/27/26)
- Legalizing Online Betting May Up Binge Drinking in Men (Medscape, 3/27/26)
- GLP-1s Prevent Death as a Result of Substance Use Disorders (Medscape, 3/24/26)
- Drop in opioid overdose deaths nears 50% since 2023 (New Hampshire Bulletin, 3/23/26)
- Injectable, Extended-Release Buprenorphine Feasible for Opioid Use Disorder During Pregnancy (HealthDay, 3/20/26)
- Statewide Increase in Non-Fatal Drug Overdoses (RI Department of Health, 3/18/26)
- Sparse evidence for cannabis to treat mental health conditions highlights research gap (NH Public Radio, 3/17/26)
- (New Hampshire) Dartmouth Health to open new addiction treatment center in Claremont (NH Public Radio, 3/16/26)
- (New Hampshire) Dartmouth Health marks opening of Claremont Addiction Treatment Program, expanding access to substance use disorder treatment (Dartmouth Health, 3/13/26)
- (New Hampshire) NH Senate OKs bill to ban recreational use of kratom (NH Union Leader, 3/12/26)
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Linked to Reduced Risks for Substance Use Disorder (HealthDay, 3/9/26)
- Massachusetts’ flavored tobacco product restriction projected to save more than $70 million in smoking-related health care costs since 2020 implementation (MA Department of Public Health, 3/9/26)
- GLP-1s Reduced Risk of Developing Substance Use Disorders (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/5/26)
Vaccination
- In youngest US kids, uptake drops for flu, hepatitis B, 3 other vaccines (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/27/26)
- The Horrors That Could Lie Ahead if Vaccines Vanish (ProPublica, 3/27/26)
- Confusion abounds over future of US vaccine advisory committee (The Guardian, 3/20/26)
- How Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Vaccine Agenda Risks a Resurgence of Deadly Childhood Plagues (ProPublica, 3/19/26)
- APHA and Protect Our Care Analysis highlight how RFK Jr’s health policies affect people of color (American Public Health Association, 3/18/26)
- Trust in federal government drops when it comes to childhood vaccines, poll suggests (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/18/26)
- (New Hampshire) Vaccines are Safe and Powerful (NH Public Health Association, 3/18/26)
- Federal Judge Puts Brakes on RFK Jr's Vaccine Agenda (American Journal of Managed Care, 3/17/26)
- Judge halts RFK Jr.’s vaccine overhaul, citing flawed process (NH Union Leader, 3/17/26)
- Federal court blocks Kennedy’s vaccine changes, invalidates vaccine advisory panel (The Hill, 3/16/26)
- Federal Judge Blocks Immunization Schedule Changes, Stays ACIP Member Appointments (American Public Health Association, 3/16/26)
- Federal judge blocks Kennedy’s changes to childhood vaccine policy (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/16/26)
- Judge blocks US government from slimming down vaccine recommendations (AP, 3/16/26)
- Officials ‘missed 99% of data’ before ending Covid vaccine recommendation, memos reveal (The Guardian, 3/16/26)
- US judge blocks Kennedy’s efforts to overhaul US vaccine policy (CNN, 3/16/26)
- ACOG Withdraws From CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (Journal of the American Medical Association, 3/13/26)
- CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now (CNN, 3/11/26)
- Omicron-adapted COVID vaccines may reduce death, hospitalization risk (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/10/26)
- Trump administration’s embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving for the second time (AP, 3/6/26)
- The State of US Vaccine Policy — Mar 5, 2026 (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/5/26)
- RNA vaccine funding cuts threaten decades of scientific progress (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/4/26)
- Vaccine Integrity Project kicks off evidence review of Tdap vaccine in pregnancy (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/4/26)
- Medical societies recommend RSV vaccines for older or immune-compromised adults (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 3/3/26)