Tara Bannow

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STAT reporter covering hospitals, payers & finances

FDA Halt on Fecal Transplants Leaves C. Diff Patients Desperate
SocialMar 30, 2026

FDA Halt on Fecal Transplants Leaves C. Diff Patients Desperate

Since the FDA ordered a nonprofit to stop shipping fecal transplant material in 2024, patients with recurrent C. diff have struggled to find cures. @EricBoodman documented one mom's long journey to keep her son alive. https://t.co/48ADcDGU0b via @statnews

By Tara Bannow
Trump Health Chief Proposes Automatic Medicare Advantage Enrollment
SocialMar 20, 2026

Trump Health Chief Proposes Automatic Medicare Advantage Enrollment

Automatic enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans under consideration, top Trump health official says https://t.co/Bgv6WBeo2u via @statnews

By Tara Bannow
HaloMD, a Texas Duo, Dominates No‑Surprises Arbitration
SocialMar 18, 2026

HaloMD, a Texas Duo, Dominates No‑Surprises Arbitration

A new company you've probably never heard of is dominating the No Surprises Act's arbitration process. Behind HaloMD is a larger-than-life Texas couple who built their wealth on questionable arrangements with out-of-network providers. https://t.co/p1jCEZFBaA via @statnews

By Tara Bannow
Congressional Advisers Urge Curbing Medicare Advantage Costs
SocialMar 12, 2026

Congressional Advisers Urge Curbing Medicare Advantage Costs

Congressional advisers call to rein in Medicare Advantage spending amid industry pressure https://t.co/15NkEfHtqV via @bobjherman @statnews

By Tara Bannow
Oregon's Corporate Health Law Faces First Challenge
SocialMar 9, 2026

Oregon's Corporate Health Law Faces First Challenge

After a UnitedHealth Group takeover prompted a physician exodus & turmoil for patients, Oregon lawmakers sought to rein in corporate health care. Now, the new law is facing an early test. https://t.co/ABNLPXk5US via @statnews

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DOJ and Ohio AG Charge OhioHealth with Price‑Gouging, Anti‑Competition
SocialFeb 20, 2026

DOJ and Ohio AG Charge OhioHealth with Price‑Gouging, Anti‑Competition

DOJ, Ohio attorney general accuse OhioHealth of driving up prices, crowding out competition https://t.co/oxxD0glykV via @statnews

By Tara Bannow