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Illinois Governor Safeguards Autism Data Amid Research Concerns

5/8/2025

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Kennedy Launches Autism Research

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a pilot program to delve into Medicare and Medicaid data for autism research, seeking to uncover its causes. Yet, advocates and researchers voice worries over privacy and data usage. In response to growing national concerns, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has taken action with an executive order to safeguard the privacy of residents with autism.

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NIH and CMS Collaborate

In a groundbreaking partnership, the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are joining forces to uncover the root causes of autism. With autism now affecting 1 in 31 children in the U.S., this initiative aims to harness real-world data from claims and electronic records, igniting hope for deeper understanding and effective interventions.

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Kennedy Launches Autism Research

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a pilot program to delve into Medicare and Medicaid data for autism research, seeking to uncover its causes. Yet, advocates and researchers voice worries over privacy and data usage. In response to growing national concerns, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has taken action with an executive order to safeguard the privacy of residents with autism.

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