Trump to Nominate Dr. Erica Schwartz, a Vaccine Supporter, as CDC Director Dr. Erica Schwartz is seen as a highly qualified traditional choice and tapping her is the strongest signal yet that the administration is veering away from vaccine skepticism this election year.

Trump to Nominate Doctor Who Has Publicly Supported Vaccines as C.D.C. Director https://nyti.ms/41EzhhW

RFK Jr. Shifts Tone on Vaccines in Congressional Hearing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has sought to roll back longstanding vaccine policy, testified that the measles vaccine is safe and effective “for most people” and agreed it was safer than getting measles.

Kennedy Shifts Tone on Vaccines in Congressional Hearing https://nyti.ms/486LmQs

Trump and New York Are in a Tug of War Over Medicaid Coverage With tough new regulations looming in the president's domestic policy bill, officials are coming up with plans to keep New Yorkers insured.

Trump and New York Are in a Tug of War Over Medicaid Coverage https://nyti.ms/424xR07

He Warned About the Dangers of A.I. If Only His Father Had Listened. Ben Riley was already writing about the risks of chatbots when his dad started trusting A.I. over his doctor.

He Warned About the Dangers of A.I. If Only His Father Had Listened. https://nyti.ms/4cjZuZj

POLITICO Pro: CMS admitted to errors in calculations used against the legitimacy of New York’s $124B program Hochul's letter to CMS sheds light on federal miscalculations of state Medicaid data.

CMS admitted to errors in calculations used against the legitimacy of New York’s $124B program https://bit.ly/422P61P

Albany's Wadsworth Center ready to step in as CDC pauses testing for certain diseases Officials with the state Department of Health's Wadsworth Center, New York's public health lab, say Wadsworth can pick up testing dropped by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Albany's Wadsworth Center ready to step in as CDC pauses testing for certain diseases https://bit.ly/429f9o1

Second Venezuelan Doctor Detained in South Texas by Immigration Agents An E.R. doctor was detained Saturday, just days after a family physician had been detained. Both were traveling when immigration agents took them into custody.

Second Venezuelan Doctor Detained in South Texas by Immigration Agents https://nyti.ms/4mrsAcj

Hospitals roll out chatbots, looking to reclaim their role in patients' health conversations A handful of hospitals are launching their own chatbots, a risky bet aimed at better serving current patients and gaining new ones.

Hospitals roll out chatbots, looking to reclaim their role in patients’ health conversations https://bit.ly/3Q6lI8n

Public health depends on the cooperation of people and organizations across health care and government. Individual cases of disease, lab results, immunizations records, and syndromic surveillance are all invaluable parts of the public health picture. #NPHW26

Patients Are Using Chatbots to Fight Medical Bills, With Mixed Results While chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT can help narrow the information divide between patients and providers, they can also dispense flawed advice.

Patients Are Using Chatbots to Fight Medical Bills, With Mixed Results https://nyti.ms/48BztC9

Trump promised to clamp down on health insurers. His policies are enriching them https://bit.ly/4t27aVW

Prevention is vital to public health. Preventive medical care saves lives, improves health outcomes, and lowers overall health system costs not only by preventing disease outright, but also by detecting serious illnesses earlier, when more effective treatment options are available. #NPHW26

AbbVie sues to narrow drug discount patient definition https://bit.ly/48BzgPn

Which U.S. metros have the highest health spending? The answer might surprise you There's not a consistent theme among the 10 highest and lowest spending metros, which highlights the “irrationality” of U.S. health care spending, experts say.

Which US metros have the highest health spending? The answer might surprise you https://bit.ly/4dDwdtt

Health equity is crucial to improving public health. Achieving this requires focused and ongoing societal efforts to address historical and contemporary injustices; overcome economic, social, and other obstacles to health; and eliminate preventable health disparities. #NPHW2026

Today is World Health Day! Under the theme “Together for science,” we’re celebrating the power of scientific collaboration to protect the health of people, animals, plants, and the planet. #StandWithScience

Losing Health Coverage Due to Trump Cuts? Your Guide on 'Essential Plan' Changes About 450,000 New Yorkers are set to lose their health insurance July 1. Here’s what experts say you should do to prepare now.

Losing Health Coverage Due to Trump Cuts? Your Guide on ‘Essential Plan’ Changes https://bit.ly/3PUeIv8

Medicare Insurer Payments to Rise 2.48% in 2027, Causing Stocks to Surge The move is a marked improvement to the proposal in January, which held rates roughly flat.

Medicare Insurer Payments to Rise 2.48% in 2027, Causing Stocks to Surge https://on.wsj.com/4tvFcl5

It’s National Public Health Week and this year’s theme is “Ready. Set. Action!” We’re celebrating how public health improves our daily lives, safeguards our families, lengthens lifespans, and strengthens our communities. #NPHW2026

Trump's Immigration Policy Sidelines Foreign Doctors Amid Shortage Physicians from 39 countries are being pushed out of U.S. hospitals as a policy blocks their ability to work.

Trump’s Immigration Policy Sidelines Foreign Doctors Amid Shortage https://nyti.ms/4chaK7w

UnitedHealth Group is making a $3 billion bet on AI. What does it mean for patients? UnitedHealth Group is rapidly deploying artificial intelligence tools across its operations. What does it mean for patients?

UnitedHealth Group is making a $3 billion bet on AI. What does it mean for patients? https://bit.ly/4tsGP2O

Why People With Chronic Illness Are Turning to AI Chatbots for Health Advice Some women with complex chronic illnesses are using chatbots to search for diagnoses or relief from their symptoms.

Doctors Couldn’t Help Them. They Rolled the Dice With A.I. https://nyti.ms/4dWeCgs

Trump Administration Unveils Up to 100% Tariff on Branded Drugs Drugmakers or countries that strike pricing deals or make manufacturing investment commitments in the U.S. can secure much lower levies, or none at all.

Trump Administration Unveils Up to 100% Tariff on Branded Drugs https://on.wsj.com/3NHsW1R

C.D.C. Pauses Testing for Rabies and Pox Viruses

CDC Pauses Testing for Rabies and Mpox

New York Is a Hot Spot for Alpha-Gal. Why Doesn’t the State Track Cases?

New York Is a Hot Spot for Alpha-Gal. Why Doesn’t the State Track Cases?

GNYHA’s Shanaz Chery has been tracking Section 1115 Waiver activity across New York State. Yesterday, she attended @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social convening in the Bronx. It was great to hear how members like BronxCare and Montefiore are addressing health-related social needs with SCNs like SOMOS!

Artwork of the Month 🎨: When Life Gives You Lemons…Paint!
Submitted by: Blythedale Children's Hospital

Painted by Angela G, age 15, using a wet on wet technique with paint splatter. As Angela has been navigating her medical experience, painting has helped her find peace and relaxation.

Mamdani's new mental health plan hinges on troubled de Blasio initiative Nearly five years since it was created, a key community safety program has been beset with problems.

Mamdani's new mental health plan hinges on troubled de Blasio initiative

We celebrated the progress of regional Social Care Networks at @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social's Staten Island convening. Congratulations to SIPPS for surpassing the State goal and screening 30% of Medicaid members. Big shoutout to members @northwellhealth.bsky.social and RUMC for leading the way!

States Pay Deloitte, Others Millions To Comply With Trump Law To Cut Medicaid Rolls - KFF Health News The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs w...

States Pay Deloitte, Others Millions To Comply With Trump Law To Cut Medicaid Rolls