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February 8, 2026 Viktor Zarev 0 min read
  1. TrumpRx is now up and running.
  2. Federal vaccine advisers scrutinize COVID shots.
  3. Experts warn against drinking raw milk.
  4. Blood test could offer alternative to cervical screening.
  5. Centene focuses on improvements to Medicaid business.
  6. HHS dumps 340B rebate pilot, ending AHA lawsuit.
  7. Molina Healthcare plans exit from Medicare Advantage.
  8. Congress whacks PBMs, sets crosshairs on GPOs.
  9. Baxter cuts 3% of workforce at plant hit by Hurricane Helene.
  10. FDA pledges crackdown on illegal copycat drugs.

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