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As a respected nonprofit health research center, our views are often quoted in the media, including newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, and websites. We also write articles and blogs for a number of different and highly respected newspapers, magazines, and popular websites, and we are published in prestigious medical journals and health policy publications. We frequently express our policy views in letters to government officials and public comments to federal agencies and we sometimes release statements or press releases on newsworthy issues.

Please e-mail info@center4research.org or call 202-223-4000 with your inquiries. We can assist you with scheduling interviews with the NCHR President, Dr. Diana Zuckerman, and other experts on our staff.

Edwards’ request for broader TAVR Medicare coverage gets pushback

MedTech Dive, January 28, 2026: MedTech Dive quotes public comments to CMS for and against Medicare coverage of TAVR for asymptomatic patients, including NCHR’s and Steve Woloshin’s criticism of the published evidence and medical society support

Eat Real Food? Yes, but Some Real Food Can Kill You!

The Well News, January 20, 2026: Media coverage of the new food pyramid misses the boat when it focuses on the dietary guide instead of the inaccurate and dangerous “upside-down” pyramid graphic. You should not eat more steak than fruits, vegetables, or fish. The dietary guide is helpful in advising “real food” instead of processed foods, but it was dangerous to remove specific guidelines on how much alcohol is too much.

5 topics to watch as MDUFA negotiations restart

MedTech Dive, Jan 13, 2025: MedTech outlines 5 key issues as MDUFA negotiations restart, including FDA staffing, device safety and effectiveness, and transparency. The article highlights growing concern from NCHR’s Diana Zuckerman and other patient and consumer groups that safety and effectiveness may receive less attention than faster device approvals.

These are the treatments dominating the business of living longer

Washington Post, January 12, 2026: NCHR is quoted in article about supporters and skeptics about longevity research and resulting products being sold, promoted, and supported by RFK’s HHS but not necessarily approved by FDA.

Top drug regulator Richard Pazdur set to leave the FDA

STAT reports Pazdur sudden FDA retirement as CDER head as we agree with industry in questioning if FDA can function as a scientific and public health agency when it can’t keep dedicated staff amid controversial decisions on vaccines and other medical products.