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California’s Public Health Chief Quits As State Struggles With Data Glitch

Morning Briefing

State officials are coping with a backlog of lab reports that could cause a spike in new cases. Also: Some advocates want more California inmates freed from prison — even those doing time for murder.

Residents Alarmed That South Dakota Motorcycle Rally Could Become Superspreader

Morning Briefing

More than 60% of the residents in Sturgis, South Dakota disapprove of the rally starting this week. News on parties and large gatherings is from Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, New York, and other places, as well.

Campaign Cash Flows From Drugmakers To Lawmakers Uninterrupted By Pandemic

Morning Briefing

Stat reports that over two-thirds of sitting members of Congress received millions in contributions from pharmaceutical company PACs. In other industry developments, chief medical officers are in demand. Other companies Pfizer, Gilead, Fresenius and AbbVie also make news.

VA Resumes Plans To Roll Out First EHR Site

Morning Briefing

Veteran Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie says plans for going live with its electronic health records project at a center in Spokane, Washington are on track for October. Veterans news is on use of hydroxychloroquine in a nursing home, as well.

Trump Pledges Preexisting Conditions Action Already Protected By Obamacare

Morning Briefing

In the next two weeks, President Trump says he will sign an executive order requiring health insurers to cover all preexisting conditions. Democrats jumped on the announcement, claiming that the president is trying to run under achievements of the Affordable Care Act that he is also working to overturn.

Trump’s Relief Orders Challenged: Are They Legal, And Will They Help?

Morning Briefing

Trump administration officials are defending President Donald Trump’s executive actions aiming to circumvent Congress with sometimes contradictory messages. Democrats slam the move as unconstitutional, though House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has yet to say if she will challenge them in court. News outlets take a look at what’s in the orders.