Lizzy leads STAT’s coverage of the FDA. Her stories explore the relationship between politics and science at the FDA, industry influence, and the agency’s ability to protect and promote public health.

Medicare Part B covers COVID-19 tests when conducted in laboratories. Part A may cover lab tests if needed in hospital or skilled nursing facility settings. Since 2023, Medicare has no longer covered ...

Drugstores are ready to deliver updated COVID-19 vaccines this fall and insurers plan to pay for them, even though the shots no longer come recommended by an important government committee. On Friday, ...

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order to protect vaccine access after new federal limits were issued. The new federal guidance restricts updated COVID-19 shots to individuals 65 or older ...