https://batimes.viajes/c/health Health en-AR https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-28-cms-selects-15-drugs-for-next-medicare-price-negotiations-including-bo https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-28-cms-selects-15-drugs-for-next-medicare-price-negotiations-including-bo The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced 15 high-cost drugs for the third cycle of Medicare price negotiations, including Botox and multiple cancer, autoimmune, HIV and diabetes treatments. Negotiations occur in 2026, with any negotiated prices becoming effective on January 1, 2028. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:18:10 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-28-medicare-selects-botox-and-trulicity-among-15-drugs-for-next-round-of- https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-28-medicare-selects-botox-and-trulicity-among-15-drugs-for-next-round-of- Medicare named 15 high-cost drugs for a new cycle of price negotiations, including Botox and the diabetes drug Trulicity, with negotiated prices slated to take effect in 2028 and manufacturers required to decide whether to participate by late February. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:11:42 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-28-cms-selects-15-high-cost-drugs-including-first-part-b-drugs-for-medica https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-28-cms-selects-15-high-cost-drugs-including-first-part-b-drugs-for-medica CMS announced a new list of 15 high-cost drugs chosen for the third cycle of Medicare price negotiations, including the program’s first-ever Part B selections. Negotiations will occur in 2026, with negotiated prices scheduled to take effect January 1, 2028. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:06:26 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-27-31-000-kaiser-permanente-health-workers-strike-across-california-and-h https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-27-31-000-kaiser-permanente-health-workers-strike-across-california-and-h Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and other clinicians walked off the job in California and Hawaii, saying chronic understaffing and stalled bargaining have made patient care harder and pushed workers to demand better compensation and safer staffing levels. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:05:08 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-27-nyc-nurses-strike-enters-third-week-as-talks-resume-and-union-says-hea https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-27-nyc-nurses-strike-enters-third-week-as-talks-resume-and-union-says-hea Striking nurses in New York City returned to the bargaining table Tuesday as the walkout entered its third week. The New York State Nurses Association said Mount Sinai and NewYork-Presbyterian agreed to maintain current Plan A health benefits, while staffing and workplace violence protections remain central issues. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:53:43 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-27-more-than-31-000-kaiser-permanente-workers-strike-across-california-an https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-27-more-than-31-000-kaiser-permanente-workers-strike-across-california-an Thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and other health professionals walked off the job in an open-ended strike spanning California and Hawaii. The union says staffing and access problems are harming patient care; Kaiser says it has offered substantial raises and is implementing contingency plans to keep facilities open. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:48:31 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-27-study-warns-cdc-database-update-slowdowns-weakened-u-s-disease-surveil https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-27-study-warns-cdc-database-update-slowdowns-weakened-u-s-disease-surveil A new study reports that many CDC surveillance databases stopped or delayed routine updates in 2025, potentially leaving the U.S. more vulnerable to outbreaks and other health threats. Researchers say the gaps were concentrated in vaccination and vaccine-preventable disease tracking, raising concerns about how quickly officials can detect, model, and respond to emerging risks. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:43:17 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-27-kaiser-permanente-strike-about-31-000-healthcare-workers-walk-out-acro https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-27-kaiser-permanente-strike-about-31-000-healthcare-workers-walk-out-acro Thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers began an open-ended strike, with unions citing pay, staffing, and stalled bargaining. Picket lines formed outside dozens of facilities, adding to a wave of labor pressure across the health system. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:37:31 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-27-nyc-nurse-strike-continues-into-third-week-as-union-says-benefits-prot https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-27-nyc-nurse-strike-continues-into-third-week-as-union-says-benefits-prot The New York State Nurses Association said the largest nurse strike in NYC history moved into its third week as bargaining resumed, with the union highlighting an agreement to maintain health benefits while pressing for safe staffing and violence protections. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:30:58 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-bottled-water-vs-tap-microplastics-pfas-concerns-and-what-filters-can- https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-bottled-water-vs-tap-microplastics-pfas-concerns-and-what-filters-can- Bottled water may increase microplastic exposure compared with tap water, even as many Americans choose it to avoid contaminants like lead or PFAS. Experts recommend practical steps—such as avoiding heat-exposed bottles, testing private wells and using effective filtration—to reduce risk while keeping water safe and affordable. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:31:24 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-ethiopia-says-first-marburg-outbreak-is-over-officials-warn-vigilance- https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-ethiopia-says-first-marburg-outbreak-is-over-officials-warn-vigilance- Ethiopia has declared the end of its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease after a 42-day period with no new confirmed infections. Health authorities and WHO officials said quick surveillance and contact tracing contained the outbreak, while warning that preparedness and infection-control capacity must be sustained. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:27:33 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-cdc-confirms-u-s-has-completed-withdrawal-from-the-world-health-organi https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-cdc-confirms-u-s-has-completed-withdrawal-from-the-world-health-organi U.S. health officials said the country has finalized its withdrawal from the WHO after a one-year process, citing disagreements over COVID-era performance, reforms, and political independence. Public health experts warned the decision could affect disease surveillance, vaccine coordination, and global outbreak response. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:18:02 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-aca-premium-subsidies-expire-leaving-millions-facing-steep-health-insu https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-aca-premium-subsidies-expire-leaving-millions-facing-steep-health-insu Enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits ended on January 1, 2026, driving major premium increases for many people who buy their own coverage and raising concerns about coverage losses and market instability without congressional action. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:07:28 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-pediatricians-reaffirm-broader-childhood-vaccine-schedule-as-cdc-s-new https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-pediatricians-reaffirm-broader-childhood-vaccine-schedule-as-cdc-s-new The American Academy of Pediatrics and allied groups back a 2026 immunization schedule that recommends protection against more diseases than the CDC’s recently revised routine schedule. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:57:21 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-ethiopia-ends-its-first-marburg-outbreak-after-required-monitoring-per https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-ethiopia-ends-its-first-marburg-outbreak-after-required-monitoring-per Ethiopia has declared the end of its first Marburg virus outbreak after meeting the 42-day requirement without new confirmed cases, in a response supported by the World Health Organization and national health agencies. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:47:00 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-end-of-its-first-marburg-outbreak-after-42-days-with https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-end-of-its-first-marburg-outbreak-after-42-days-with Ethiopia said it has ended its first Marburg virus outbreak after completing the required 42-day period with no new confirmed cases, following a response supported by the World Health Organization. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:43:28 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-ethiopia-ends-marburg-outbreak-who-warns-vigilance-still-needed-agains https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-ethiopia-ends-marburg-outbreak-who-warns-vigilance-still-needed-agains Ethiopia says its first Marburg virus outbreak is over after 42 days with no new confirmed cases, but health officials note the virus remains a threat where spillover and transmission risks persist. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:34:21 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-its-first-marburg-virus-outbreak-over-after-42-days- https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-its-first-marburg-virus-outbreak-over-after-42-days- Ethiopia says it has ended its first Marburg outbreak following a WHO-standard monitoring period, after reporting 14 confirmed cases and nine deaths beginning in November 2025. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:24:57 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-aap-releases-2026-vaccine-schedule-diverging-from-updated-cdc-recommen https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-aap-releases-2026-vaccine-schedule-diverging-from-updated-cdc-recommen The American Academy of Pediatrics has released its 2026 childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, maintaining broad routine recommendations even as the CDC’s updated schedule reduces universal vaccine guidance. Pediatric leaders argue the AAP schedule reflects decades of evidence and better fits U.S. public health realities. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:16:25 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-cdc-investigates-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-live-it-up-s https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-cdc-investigates-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-live-it-up-s The CDC and FDA are investigating a multistate Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak tied to Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders. As of Jan. 14, 2026, 45 illnesses across 21 states were reported, including 12 hospitalizations, and the company initiated a voluntary recall. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:10:17 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-pediatricians-endorse-broader-childhood-vaccine-schedule-as-u-s-withdr https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-26-pediatricians-endorse-broader-childhood-vaccine-schedule-as-u-s-withdr Health policy debates intensified after the American Academy of Pediatrics released guidance recommending vaccines for 18 diseases, diverging from a revised CDC schedule. In parallel, U.S. officials announced completion of the country’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization, signaling a major shift in how the United States plans to coordinate global public health work. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:05:40 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-fda-signals-continued-push-into-digital-health-as-agency-leadership-en https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-fda-signals-continued-push-into-digital-health-as-agency-leadership-en As digital health tools and AI-enabled products proliferate, the FDA’s public schedule highlights ongoing engagement with industry and stakeholders on how innovation may intersect with regulation, safety and evidence. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:04:24 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-states-scramble-after-short-lived-pause-of-cdc-linked-public-health-in https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-states-scramble-after-short-lived-pause-of-cdc-linked-public-health-in Health departments across the country were left uncertain about staffing and operations after an unexpected pause of a major public health grant program, followed by an abrupt reversal. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:59:06 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-flu-activity-elevated-pediatric-burden-remains-severe-as-hospitali https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-flu-activity-elevated-pediatric-burden-remains-severe-as-hospitali CDC surveillance shows influenza activity remains elevated nationwide, with a particularly heavy toll on children during the 2025–26 season, including dozens of pediatric deaths and historically high pediatric hospitalization rates. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:49:29 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-reports-416-confirmed-u-s-measles-cases-in-2026-as-vaccination-deb https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-reports-416-confirmed-u-s-measles-cases-in-2026-as-vaccination-deb CDC data show hundreds of confirmed measles cases in the U.S. so far in 2026, largely linked to outbreaks that began in 2025, as officials and clinicians stress vaccination amid falling coverage and policy controversy. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:38:56 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-says-it-will-update-the-childhood-immunization-schedule-following- https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-says-it-will-update-the-childhood-immunization-schedule-following- The CDC announced it accepted recommendations from a scientific assessment of U.S. childhood immunization practices and will move forward with updates to how the childhood vaccine schedule is organized. The agency said vaccines remain covered without cost-sharing, while the framework will emphasize categories such as universal recommendations, high-risk groups, and shared clinical decision-making. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:31:25 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-updates-childhood-immunization-schedule-shifting-recommendations-w https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-updates-childhood-immunization-schedule-shifting-recommendations-w Federal health officials announced changes to the U.S. childhood immunization schedule, reorganizing recommendations into categories while stating vaccines remain covered by insurance without cost-sharing. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:20:06 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-updates-childhood-immunization-schedule-framework-after-presidenti https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-updates-childhood-immunization-schedule-framework-after-presidenti The CDC announced a new framework for the U.S. childhood immunization schedule following a presidential memorandum directing a review of international practices. The agency said vaccines remain covered without cost-sharing while recommendations are organized into three categories. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:10:09 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-fact-checkers-challenge-white-house-vaccine-claims-after-cdc-schedule- https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-fact-checkers-challenge-white-house-vaccine-claims-after-cdc-schedule- A dramatic shift in U.S. vaccine recommendations announced on January 5, 2026 sparked criticism from pediatric and public-health leaders. A fact-check report said the White House circulated misleading claims about “required” childhood shots, even as experts emphasized that CDC guidance is not a federal mandate. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:00:15 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-brief-freeze-then-reversal-of-a-major-cdc-public-health-grant-leaves-s https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-brief-freeze-then-reversal-of-a-major-cdc-public-health-grant-leaves-s State and local health departments reported confusion after an abrupt pause of a multibillion-dollar CDC public-health infrastructure grant was announced and then reversed, complicating planning for preparedness and routine public-health operations. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:49:59 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-reports-416-confirmed-measles-cases-in-2026-as-lingering-outbreaks https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-reports-416-confirmed-measles-cases-in-2026-as-lingering-outbreaks The CDC’s latest update shows hundreds of confirmed measles cases reported so far in 2026, with most linked to outbreaks that began in 2025 and spread across multiple jurisdictions. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:40:44 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-u-s-completes-withdrawal-from-the-world-health-organization-raising-al https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-u-s-completes-withdrawal-from-the-world-health-organization-raising-al The U.S. government announced it completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization on January 22, 2026. Public health experts warned the move could weaken international cooperation on outbreaks and surveillance, while federal officials said the U.S. would pursue global health efforts through alternative partnerships. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:34:01 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-reports-416-confirmed-u-s-measles-cases-in-2026-so-far-with-most-t https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-reports-416-confirmed-u-s-measles-cases-in-2026-so-far-with-most-t The CDC’s latest update shows hundreds of confirmed measles cases across multiple jurisdictions early in 2026, with the vast majority linked to outbreak activity that began in 2025. Public health officials are urging communities to check vaccination status and follow guidance if exposed. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:25:54 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-signs-decision-memo-to-update-u-s-childhood-immunization-schedule- https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-signs-decision-memo-to-update-u-s-childhood-immunization-schedule- The CDC announced it has accepted recommendations from a scientific assessment reviewing U.S. childhood immunization practices against peer nations, following a presidential memorandum. The agency said vaccines will remain covered by insurance without cost-sharing while the schedule is organized into categories. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:14:16 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-reports-416-confirmed-u-s-measles-cases-in-2026-as-carolinas-outbr https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-reports-416-confirmed-u-s-measles-cases-in-2026-as-carolinas-outbr The CDC says 416 measles cases have been confirmed in the U.S. so far in 2026, with most cases tied to outbreaks that began in 2025; North Carolina and South Carolina officials are urging vaccination amid continued spread. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:07:39 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-ap-u-s-risks-losing-measles-elimination-status-as-a-long-running-outbr https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-ap-u-s-risks-losing-measles-elimination-status-as-a-long-running-outbr A persistent chain of transmission that began in West Texas is pushing the U.S. toward a key public-health threshold that could end its measles elimination designation. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:03:56 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-links-salmonella-outbreak-to-live-it-up-super-greens-supplement-po https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-links-salmonella-outbreak-to-live-it-up-super-greens-supplement-po Federal health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to Live it Up Super Greens dietary supplement powder. The CDC says 45 people in 21 states have been sickened, 12 have been hospitalized, and the company has initiated a recall covering products with specific expiration dates. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:58:43 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-u-s-drops-several-routine-childhood-vaccine-recommendations-drawing-sh https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-u-s-drops-several-routine-childhood-vaccine-recommendations-drawing-sh The U.S. has reduced the number of vaccines it recommends for every child, shifting several shots to high-risk groups or shared decision-making with doctors. Medical organizations warned the change could create confusion and increase preventable disease as vaccination rates slip and outbreaks rise. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:54:06 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-warns-of-salmonella-outbreak-tied-to-live-it-up-super-greens-suppl https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-warns-of-salmonella-outbreak-tied-to-live-it-up-super-greens-suppl Federal health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders. The CDC advises consumers to avoid the recalled products, clean surfaces that may have been contaminated, and contact a healthcare provider if severe symptoms develop. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:50:33 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-us-risks-losing-measles-elimination-status-as-outbreak-chains-persist- https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-us-risks-losing-measles-elimination-status-as-outbreak-chains-persist- International health authorities plan to review in April 2026 whether ongoing measles transmission means the US has lost its elimination designation, as cases spread across states and experts cite declining vaccination coverage and weakened public health capacity. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:39:51 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-short-pause-in-cdc-backed-public-health-infrastructure-funding-rattles https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-short-pause-in-cdc-backed-public-health-infrastructure-funding-rattles Public health leaders say a sudden, briefly imposed pause—and subsequent reversal—of a large CDC-administered infrastructure grant created uncertainty for preparedness, disease response and essential staffing. The episode comes as winter storms and seasonal illness pressures heighten demand for local health capacity. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:30:30 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-pediatricians-push-back-as-cdc-updates-childhood-immunization-schedule https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-pediatricians-push-back-as-cdc-updates-childhood-immunization-schedule A revised CDC childhood immunization framework—ordered after a presidential memorandum to compare U.S. practices with peer nations—is facing resistance from many pediatricians who say they’re sticking with prior recommendations and professional guidelines. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:57:48 GMT https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-labels-2025-26-u-s-flu-season-moderately-severe-as-estimated-illne https://batimes.viajes/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-labels-2025-26-u-s-flu-season-moderately-severe-as-estimated-illne U.S. CDC data shows influenza activity elevated, prompting the agency to classify the season as moderately severe, with millions ill and hospitalizations and deaths climbing. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:33:42 GMT