Shannon Firth is a Washington Correspondent at MedPage Today. She covers health policy, medical research, and the intersection of healthcare and politics, providing insights into the evolving landscape of American healthcare. Her work has been featured in various prominent publications, highlighting her expertise and commitment to informing the public on critical health issues.
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Shannon Firth's coverage heavily focuses on healthcare and nursing, often delving into legal and regulatory aspects. She tends to cite data, cover government announcements, and discuss policy regulations extensively.
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— Can HHS secretary overhaul vaccine advisory committees? Reverse FDA approvals? Experts weigh in
By: Shannon Firth
— "There are many who trust you more than they trust their own physician" Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS secretary may be in jeopardy after Sen.
Rep. Kim Schrier, MD (D-Wash.), tore into HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday, accusing him of lying and arguing that he broke a promise
MedpageToday Key Takeaways Black and Hispanic patients with opioid use disorder were less likely to be given buprenorphine compared with white patients.
By: Shannon Firth
Key Takeaways Patients who come to the emergency department following an opioid overdose have a 1-year mortality rate of about 5%.
But storage or unloading not linked with whether adults used a firearm in their suicide
Critics of gender-affirming care for minors made their case at a day-long workshop before a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that, under the Trump administration, has warmed to their views.
After President Trump signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill" into law on July 4, the question remained: How would it impact doctors?
From swamped emergency departments to early retirements, physicians will take a hit
Group slams FTC for spreading disinformation, creating a 'climate of fear'
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