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Viewpoints: Work Requirements For Medicaid Are A Mistake; Doctors’ Emotional Detachment Is Unwise
Opinion writers weigh in on these public health issues.
Doctors Find Good Diet, Exercise Can Help Patients In Cancer Treatment
It might sound basic, but data shows that focusing on healthy food and structured exercise might help patients with cancer live longer or respond to therapy. Other cancer news reports on immunotherapy, faltering drugs, liquid biopsies, and more.
Johnson Says People Will Only Lose Medicaid If ‘They Choose To Do So’
House Speaker Mike Johnson defends the House tax bill changes to Medicaid as “common sense,” while the OMB director says the White House is working with Senate Republicans on a version of the legislation.
New Report Shows The True Cost Of Violence In Hospitals
In 2023, providers spent $18.3 billion to prevent and prepare for violence and its fallout, according to estimates from the University of Washington. Other news is on the rise of “femtech;” staff cuts at Hims & Hers Health; and more.
Minnesota’s Pioneering Youth Mental Health Corps In Danger Of DOGE Cuts
Despite seeing positive results, the program could be at risk after DOGE slashed national grant funding for AmeriCorps. Other states making news include Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and California.
CDC Reports Measles Cases Are Nearing 1,100 As It Extends Air Travel Warning
The CDC has received reports of at least 62 travelers who were contagious while flying. Other news covers a salmonella outbreak, objections to a clause in the Natural Death Act law in Kansas, a challenge to Kentucky’s abortion ban dropped, and more.
CDC Keeps Covid Shot Option Available For Healthy Children
The government abruptly reversed course after stating covid vaccines would no longer be recommended for healthy young ones. Now, caregivers will need to discuss inoculations with doctors in a “shared decision-making.” Also, Moderna gets FDA approval for its low-dose covid vaccine.
HIV Program Stripped Of Funding, Stymieing Search For Vaccine
The $258 million program’s work was instrumental to the search for a vaccine. The NIH also paused funding for a clinical trial of an HIV vaccine made by Moderna.
First Edition: Monday, June 2, 2025
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Opinion writers examine these public health issues.
Doctors Warn New Covid Strain Could Cause Surge Due To Waning Immunity
Also, a study shows that receiving the covid vaccine provides long-term protection and does not inhibit immune response to other variants. Additional coverage is on measles, climate change’s effect on health, food safety, and more.
Doctors Working In Private Practice At Lowest Level Since 2012, Survey Finds
Health care industry news also covers American doctors moving to Canada; Penn Medicine’s pause on gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19; Cleveland Clinic’s pivot on its “pay now” copay policy; and more.
With PBM Law Set For 2026, Express Scripts And CVS Health Sue Arkansas
The companies contend the law will close pharmacies, confuse residents, and raise drug prices, among other effects. Other news from around the nation comes from Colorado, Texas, Connecticut, Iowa, Louisiana, and Florida.
Adult Autism Diagnoses Are On The Rise Due To Increased Awareness
From 2011 to 2022, diagnoses rose 450% for adults ages 26 to 34. This has shown to be a relief to those who never understood their lifelong symptoms. In other news: AI can be used to determine the efficacy of a cancer drug in patients; candidemia incidence remained steady while death rates rose during covid; and more.
Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to spend some time with over the long weekend. Today’s selections are on childhood cancer, adult autism, mifepristone, RFK Jr.’s inner circle, and climate denial.
Overshadowed By Medicaid Cuts, Tax Bill Proposes Significant ACA Reforms
Like Medicaid, a large portion of those enrolled in an Affordable Care Act insurance plan voted for President Donald Trump. Changes to the program proposed in Republicans’ tax bill could create a backlash in the upcoming elections. Meanwhile, senators say they will be taking a second look at the changes to Medicaid in the legislation.
MAHA Report Review Finds Erroneous, Made Up References; AI Use Suspected
NOTUS, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news outlet, was the first to report the citation errors. The White House has not confirmed the use of artificial intelligence and instead referred to the errors as “formatting issues.” It said it will fix the mistakes.
First Edition: Thursday, May 30, 2025
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Viewpoints: We Must Engage Anti-Vaccine Rhetoric With Compassion; FDA Cuts Will Increase Drug Prices
Editorial writers discuss these public health issues.
Research Roundup: The Latest Science, Discoveries, And Breakthroughs
Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of the latest health research and news.