By: Anil Oza, Eric Boodman, Usha Lee Mcfarling
Jay Bhattacharya’s tenure as NIH director has seen health disparities research swept up in the Trump administration’s attack on DEI


Usha Lee McFarling is a national science correspondent at STAT. She covers health disparities and the intersection of race with science and medicine, while also addressing a range of topics including healthcare administration, patient care, public health, and consumer health. Usha's work has been featured in STAT News, RamaOnHealthcare, and Environmental Health News.
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Usha Lee McFarling's coverage is primarily focused on healthcare, medical research, and health disparities in the United States. She frequently cites data and reports on legal policy regulations and government announcements related to these topics.
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