Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Student Loan Limits Will Mean Fewer Health Workers, Blue States Argue In Lawsuit
The Washington Post: Health Worker Shortage Will Worsen With Student Loan Limit, 25 States Say In Suit
A coalition of 25 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia sued the Education Department on Tuesday over new graduate student loan limits, arguing the restrictions will worsen the health care workforce shortage. (Douglas-Gabriel, 5/19)
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Mission Local: ‘We Can No Longer Pretend:’ Patients Suffer At Understaffed UCSF ER, Providers Say
Providers at UCSF's Parnassus ER say understaffing has reached a crisis point. One described seeing patients dead on a gurney. (Agnew, 5/12)
The Boston Globe: MGB Home Care Clinicians Vote To Authorize Strike
Clinicians who provide home care for Mass General Brigham on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to give their union’s bargaining unit clearance to call a strike amid negotiations for their first contract, union officials said. The clinicians of MGB Home Care, an estimated 450 nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, social workers, dieticians, and others, are represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association. They have engaged in 26 bargaining sessions over the last year in their fight for a contract to improve caseloads, working conditions, patient safety, and pay. (Alanez, 5/19)
The Hill: Noah Wyle Rallies For Health Workers On Capitol Hill
Noah Wyle is taking on the real-life role of advocate — “The Pitt” star is making a return trip to Capitol Hill to lead a rally pushing for bipartisan legislation focused on healthcare workers. The 54-year-old actor, who plays Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch on the hit HBO Max medical drama, is poised to join lawmakers and more than 400 doctors, nurses, medical students and healthcare professionals at a gathering at Upper Senate Park on Thursday. (Kurtz, 5/19)
KQED: Bay Area’s First Medical School In Over 100 Years Could Open In 2030
Santa Clara University and Sutter Health plan to open the Mark and Mary Stevens School of Medicine around 2030 in Santa Clara. (Geha, 5/19)
