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09/15/2026 · McKean County

States Implement Strategies to Address Hospital Pricing

States across the U.S. are exploring new approaches to manage hospital charges and control healthcare expenses. Indiana has become the latest state to introduce measures aimed at limiting what hospitals can bill patients.

09/13/2026

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Pennsylvania Reports Infant Measles Death, First in State in 35 Years

Pennsylvania health officials announced an infant's death linked to measles, marking the first such fatality in the state in 35 years. This incident represents one of two measles-related deaths reported nationally this week.

09/13/2026

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States Sue USPS Over Mail-in Voting Order, Iran Considers Strait of Hormuz Deal

Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service, challenging a presidential order regarding mail-in voting. Separately, Iran indicated it would ban military vessels from the Strait of Hormuz if a deal with Oman to reopen the waterway progresses. The FDA also approved a new medication for pancreatic cancer.

09/13/2026

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Drugstores Report Increased Prescriptions for Medicare Obesity Drug Program

A Medicare program, which started July 1, allows some beneficiaries to receive obesity drugs for $50 per month. Two major drugstore chains, CVS and Walgreens, report filling 100,000 such prescriptions each.

09/13/2026

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Maui Residents Face Lingering Health Issues Three Years Post-Wildfires

Three years after wildfires devastated parts of Maui, new research suggests survivors continue to experience significant health challenges. A landmark study aims to document these long-term effects on the island's population.

09/13/2026

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FDA Approves New Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

U.S. health officials approved a new drug for pancreatic cancer. The treatment operates by blocking a protein that promotes tumor growth. This approval offers a new approach for many patients.

09/13/2026

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