Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Frustrated By Out-Of-Stock Prescription Drugs? The Problem Is 'Not Going Away,' Expert Says
The number of prescription drug shortages in the U.S. fell by 23% last year, marking the second consecutive year of declines and the lowest level since 2017, according to a new analysis that otherwise found troubling signs about medicines that are in short supply. (Silverman, 6/9)
More health industry developments —
It didn’t have to be this way. The condemnations keep coming four days after security officers escorted five diabetes experts out of the American Diabetes Association meeting in New Orleans for handing out copies of an editorial criticizing federal cuts to biomedical research. Expelling the doctors and scientists has shocked people in the field, and the ADA’s communications explaining it have only made matters worse, leaders in diabetes research and practice told STAT. (Cooney, 6/9)
The rollout marks the second wave of deployments in 2026 after the VA largely paused the project for years to fix technical issues and errors. (Olsen, 6/9)
Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic announced it will close on July 31. Starting in August, Campbell County Health (CCH) will be the only large healthcare provider in the area. CCH CEO Matt Shahan said they are evaluating whether and how the provider can absorb the primary and specialty care needs of Hoskinson patients. (Kudelska, 6/9)
The University of Minnesota, Fairview Health Services and M Physicians have finalized a 10-year deal to fund the U’s medical school and support physician training and research, following a tumultuous negotiation process. This agreement formalizes the mediated resolution reached by the three parties in January and will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027. (Zurek, 6/9)
Community health workers fill the gaps in places without enough doctors and nurses. Trump's budget cuts are costing them their jobs, putting untold clients at risk. (Greenwell, 6/9)
