STAT+: Radical transparency at the FDA, and a pivotal moment for vaccines

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STAT+: Radical transparency at the FDA, and a pivotal moment for vaccines

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Health, faith-based, and anti-hunger organizations are undertaking a “relay fast” to protest Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill. That’s an interesting tactic in a town that runs on campaign donations and attack ads. As always, send tips to John.Wilkerson@statnews.com or via Signal at John_Wilkerson.07.

A medical device maker turns to bitcoin

Semler Scientific has a brand new bag, and it’s full of cryptocurrency.

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