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Usha Lee McFarling
Verified
National Science Correspondent, STAT
Los Angeles
Beats
Health Care , Business , Policy
The only beat I don't have experience in is sports.
Content
By Usha Lee McFarling Verified| STAT Verified Amid the layoff notices sent to stunned employees of the Department of Health and Human Services Tuesday was yet another surprise: some of them, including top National Institutes of Health officials, were offered the chance to transfer to the Indian Health Service. “The Indian Health Service (IHS) has an untenable vacancy rate of approximately 30%.
By Matthew Herper Verified, Helen Branswell Verified, Usha Lee McFarling Verified, Lizzy Lawrence Verified, Jason Mast Verified| STAT Verified Peter Marks, the top Food and Drug Administration official who oversaw vaccines, gene therapies, and the blood supply, resigned Friday after being told by Trump administration officials he would be fired if he did not step down, according to press reports and people familiar with the situation. In his resignation letter, which was obtained by STAT, Marks said that he had attempted to answer the concerns of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
By Usha Lee McFarling Verified| STAT Verified Amid the layoff notices sent to stunned employees of the Department of Health and Human Services Tuesday was yet another surprise: some of them, including top National Institutes of Health officials, were offered the chance to transfer to the Indian Health Service. “The Indian Health Service (IHS) has an untenable vacancy rate of approximately 30%.
Company Info
STAT
STAT News is a digital media outlet focused on health, medicine, and science journalism. Launched in 2015, it specializes in investigative reporting and analysis of medical advancements, pharmaceutical developments, and public health issues. The platform gained significant recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic for its comprehensive coverage, which helped expand its audience and revenue. The company provides in-depth news reporting, features, and opinion pieces from industry experts. It also hosts industry events and collaborates with healthcare organizations through brand partnerships. STAT News operates on a subscription model, offering premium content while temporarily removing paywalls for COVID-19 coverage to enhance public access. With an estimated annual revenue of $56.4 million, the company has seen substantial growth, particularly during the pandemic, and currently employs 364 people.
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