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Starting today on Capitol Hill, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will likely face lawmakers' questions regarding the court-blocked changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, the upheaval at HHS during his tenure, and the department’s budget, Capitol Hill aides say. Plus, the latest on RFK Jr.'s peptide push.
Under the terms of the deal, the more than 175,000 physicians who are members of the AMGA can virtually connect their patients to Talkiatry's network of more than 800 psychiatrists, Modern Healthcare reports.
In the United States, 73.8% of children are vaccinated against the highly contagious virus, which is still surging late into the season. The Trump administration has tried to remove the rotavirus vaccine from the childhood immunization schedule. Plus, vaccine-preventable measles is still spreading.
Stateline reports that Illinois is the destination for nearly 25% of people traveling to another state for abortion care, according to a report from the Guttmacher Institute. Illinois has implemented safe-haven policies such as a commitment to covering abortion access, coordinating care through a regional hotline, and providing funds for out-of-state patients.
AP reports that Roblox will block access to adult-rated content and expand parental oversight for users under age 16. Also: The number of foods that can be purchased in Florida with SNAP is shrinking; North Carolina legislators recommend fixes to the state’s intertwined mental health and criminal justice systems; and more.
The newly appointed chief economist and chief regulatory officer, Casey Mulligan, served on the Council of Economic Advisers during the previous Trump administration. This comes ahead of the midterms, as voters continue to express concern over health care costs, Axios reports.
A full rendering of the judge's decision will be released soon, but for now it is thought to exempt only Oregon Right To Life from a state law to “not impose on an enrollee a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement” for reproductive health care.
The former deputy surgeon general, if nominated, would be President Donald Trump's third attempt at installing a permanent director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Three other people reportedly are being considered for supporting roles at the nation's top public health agency.
A study found that nearly 20% of chatbot responses were highly problematic. Meanwhile, according to a Gallup poll, about a quarter of U.S. adults have turned to AI for health information or advice in the past 30 days.
State officials warn that even brief exposure can be harmful to your health, especially for children. Their immediate focus is to stop the paint chips from spreading; plans to begin full lead abatement won't begin until next year, CBS News reported.
As CNN reported, intramuscular fat prevents muscle fibers from properly regenerating, weakening them. Weak muscles are a key driver of knee osteoarthritis, which affects nearly 375 million people worldwide. According to the CDC, ultra-processed foods account for more than 50% of calories consumed by adults and 62% by children in the U.S.
Opinion writers examine these public health issues.
An analysis found that nationally, 14% of enrollees missed January premium payments as federal Affordable Care Act subsidies expired. In some states, though, the share of missed payments was 25% or more, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Inspectors for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have faulted seven Ohio facilities for discharging people to homeless shelters, which aren't capable of caring for seniors with medical needs. Often, the issues trace back to insurers that cut off residents’ benefits, Signal Ohio reported.
Meanwhile, a proposed rule from CMS would require Medicare Advantage plans to respond to medication prior authorization requests within 24 or 72 hours, depending on urgency.
Editorial writers discuss these public health issues.
Heading toward the midterm elections, the Trump administration will argue that its agenda is addressing issues including too few physicians and too much paperwork, The Washington Post reported. But critics have pointed to other administration policies, including the significant reductions to Medicaid funding, as harmful.
The first long-term study in the U.S. shows that drinking fluoridated water has no negative effect on cognition up to the age of 80. The use of fluoridated water has been shown to reduce tooth decay by 25%. Two states have banned the mineral, while several others have similar legislation pending.
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