Megan Hart

The future of drug pricing policies in the United States depends on the outcome of the 2024 elections, with Democratic and Republican candidates presenting distinct approaches. Vice President Kamala Harris aims to expand the Biden administration's existing policies, while former President Donald Trump's position remains less defined. Harris has pledged to broaden the scope of Medicare drug price negotiations, a key achievement of the Biden presidency, to include more drugs and benefit a broader population. It intends to use the resulting savings to fund an ambitious new proposal to cover long-term home care under Medicare. That means a commitment to…

A recent CDC survey provides the first national data on transgender students and high school seniors in the United States, shedding light on the prevalence of gender identity diversity among young people and the significant mental health challenges they face. The findings reveal that approximately 3.3% of students identify as transgender, with an additional 2.2% questioning their gender identity. These data highlight the need for greater support, understanding and inclusive policies for these young people. The survey, conducted in 2023, highlights alarming disparities in mental health outcomes between transgender and cisgender students. Transgender adolescents reported substantially higher rates of bullying,…