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Health Policy & Health Econ Professor, WashU, School Public Health Co-Director Center for Advancing Health Services Policy&Economics Research). https://source.washu.edu/experts/timothy-mcbride/ Substack: https://timothymcbride.substack.com/ Views my own.

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Alleged overpayments to Medicare Advantage plans cost seniors billions: Investigation thehill.com/policy/healt...

11.03.2026 10:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Safest Hospitals in the U.S., According to Healthgrades The 438 hospitals were located in 40 states

The Safest Hospitals in the U.S., According to Healthgrades www.medpagetoday.com/hospitalbase...

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A top biotech VC quietly helped Epstein’s β€˜great friend’ make a comeback Boris Nikolic’s career looked to be in tatters after his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein came to light in 2019. But he has quietly made a comeback, with some help from a top biotech VC.

A top biotech VC quietly helped Epstein’s β€˜great friend’ make a comeback www.statnews.com/2026/03/11/e...

11.03.2026 10:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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AI agents are rapidly spreading in health care, but validation is lacking AI agents to perform health care work are everywhere at HIMSS 2026. Experts want to know more about their validation.

AI agents are rapidly spreading in health care, but validation is lacking
www.statnews.com/2026/03/11/a...

11.03.2026 10:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Primary Care Is in Trouble. So Doctors Band Together To Boost Their Market Power. - KFF Health News Thousands of primary care practices are fighting to remain financially viable and independent. Many are banding together to form Independent Physician Associations, or IPAs, to increase their market p...

Primary Care Is in Trouble.
So Doctors Band Together To Boost Their Market Power. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

11.03.2026 10:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump is 'shopping messages' on Iran war 'to find out what works’: Yale’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld Associate Dean for Leadership Studies at Yale University Jeffrey Sonnenfeld outlines the ten principles that have defined the Trump era of politics in his upcoming book β€œTrump’s Ten Commandments.”

Since he has clear objective in Iran War, Trump is 'shopping messages' on Iran war 'to find out what works’
www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-pre...

11.03.2026 10:37 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ed Martin faces disciplinary proceedings over actions as D.C. U.S. attorney The senior Justice Department official faces disciplinary proceedings over a letter he sent to Georgetown University’s law school about its DEI practices.

Ed Martin faces disciplinary proceedings over actions as D.C. U.S. attorney
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11.03.2026 10:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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U.S. destroys 16 Iranian vessels amid worries of mines in Strait of Hormuz A senior U.S. official told Axios the strike on the inactive ships was a preemptive measure

U.S. destroys 16 Iranian vessels amid worries of mines in Strait of Hormuz www.axios.com/2026/03/10/h...

11.03.2026 10:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Republican Speaker Mike Johnson says he doesn't support nation-building in Iran "That’s not our responsibility," Johnson told NBC News a day after President Donald Trump said the U.S. operation in Iran is β€œthe beginning of building a new country."

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson says he doesn't support nation-building in Iran www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

11.03.2026 10:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene headed to runoff Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris advanced to a runoff in the special election to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia, NBC News projects.

Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene headed to runoff www.nbcnews.com/video/georgi...

11.03.2026 10:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kornacki explains how Georgia special election led to runoff NBC News' Steve Kornacki is at the board breaking down the numbers in the Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, which will head to a runoff election in April.

Kornacki explains how Georgia special election led to runoff www.nbcnews.com/video/kornac...

11.03.2026 10:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Whistleblower claims ex-DOGE member says he took Social Security data to new job The Social Security inspector general’s office is investigating allegations that the former DOGE engineer took sensitive data on a thumb drive in a major potential security breach, said people familia...

Whistleblower claims ex-DOGE member says he took Social Security data to new job www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

11.03.2026 10:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Megyn Kelly Slams Lindsey Graham for Threatening Allies Over Iran: 'Who Died and Made Him President?' | Video Megyn Kelly took aim at Lindsey Graham after he threatened U.S. allies in a conversation with Sean Hannity.

Megyn Kelly Slams Lindsey Graham for Threatening Allies Over Iran: β€˜Who Died and Made Him President?’

β€œThe United States has a growing internal threat that must be dealt with, and his name is Sen. Lindsey Graham,” the host says www.thewrap.com/media-platfo...

11.03.2026 10:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Joe Rogan Says Trump β€œBetrayed” His Base Over Iran War Sam Stein and Tim Miller give their takes on Joe Rogan’s surprisingly blunt reaction to Donald Trump’s war with Iran.

Joe Rogan Says Trump β€œBetrayed” His Base Over Iran War www.thebulwark.com/p/joe-rogan-...

11.03.2026 10:26 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'People feel betrayed.' Joe Rogan slams Trump's 'insane' Iran war. Trump appeared on Rogan’s popular podcast in 2024, and Rogan endorsed him on the day before the election.

Podcaster Joe Rogan slams Donald Trump's 'insane' Iran war www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

11.03.2026 10:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Trump nominee withdraws after senators press him on remarks about Jews, Israel and 'white culture' Jeremy Carl cited a lack of support from GOP senators in withdrawing his nomination for assistant secretary of state.

Trump nominee withdraws after senators press him on racist, antisemitic remarks about Jews, Israel and 'white culture'
www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...

11.03.2026 10:18 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Data center moratorium gains traction among Hill progressives A handful of lawmakers is joining Vermont independent Bernie Sanders in wanting to pause new projects.

Data center moratorium gains traction among Hill progressives
www.politico.com/news/2026/03...

11.03.2026 10:17 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The contracting mess Noem's leaving behind at DHS The backlog of contracts has left vendors waiting for payments and delayed projects including on immigration, the border wall and FEMA's disaster relief.

The mess Noem's leaving behind at DHS
www.axios.com/2026/03/11/n...

11.03.2026 10:16 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Poll: Confidence in the Supreme Court drops to a record low The latest NBC News poll shows that the percentage of voters with a "great deal" or "quite a bit" of confidence in the court is at the lowest ebb since the question was first asked in 2000.

Poll: Confidence in the Supreme Court drops to a record low

The latest NBC News poll shows that the percentage of voters with a "great deal" or "quite a bit" of confidence in the court is at the lowest ebb since the question was first asked in 2000
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...

11.03.2026 10:15 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisers drop proposal to revisit covid-19 shot Some members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel have publicly questioned the safety and manufacturing of the shots, including raising a debunked theory that DNA contaminants in the vaccines are harmf...

RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisers drop proposal to revisit covid-19 shot
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

11.03.2026 10:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Senators seek review of Justice Department’s handling of Epstein files A bipartisan group of senators raised concerns in a letter to the Government Accountability Office that the department failed to redact names and photos of victims.

EPSTEIN COVERUP
Senators seek review of Justice Department’s handling of Epstein files
A bipartisan group of senators raised concerns in a letter to the Government Accountability Office that the department failed to redact names and photos of victims
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

11.03.2026 10:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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St. Charles County libraries ban LGBTQ flags, other 'personal beliefs' decor St. Charles City-County Library CEO John Greifzu said the move is part of a push to make the library "welcoming to everyone."

St. Charles County libraries ban LGBTQ flags, other 'personal beliefs' decor www.stltoday.com/news/local/s...

11.03.2026 10:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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U.S. Showers Iran With Bombs in Most Intense Strikes of the War, Pentagon Says

U.S. Showers Iran With Bombs in Most Intense Strikes of the War, Pentagon Says
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/w...

11.03.2026 10:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The U.S. Showers Iran With Bombs

The U.S. Showers Iran With Bombs www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/b...

11.03.2026 10:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hegseth gutted offices that would have probed Iran school strike The number of Pentagon employees who focus on mitigating civilian casualties has dropped from 200 people to less than 40.

Hegseth gutted offices that would have probed horrific Iran school strike, killing over 150 children
www.politico.com/news/2026/03...

11.03.2026 10:08 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump pick for State Department drops out after drawing heat for comments about β€˜white culture’ Jeremy Carl faced tough questions from lawmakers during a Senate confirmation hearing last month.

Trump pick for State Department drops out after drawing heat for racist comments supporting β€˜white culture’ and white supremacy
www.politico.com/news/2026/03...

11.03.2026 10:06 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump says his bill would β€˜guarantee the midterms.’ House Republicans are moving on. GOP leaders are not leaping to take immediate action on a new version of the SAVE America Act.

Trump says his bill would β€˜guarantee the midterms.’
GOP leaders are not leaping to take immediate action on a new version of the SAVE America Act
www.politico.com/news/2026/03...

11.03.2026 10:04 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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In Marjorie Taylor Greene’s District, a Trump-Backed Candidate Advances

In Marjorie Taylor Greene’s District, a Trump-Backed Candidate Advances
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/u...

11.03.2026 10:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump Administration to Restart Global Entry Program

Trump Administration to Restart Global Entry Program
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/u...

11.03.2026 10:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War

How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/u...

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