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Meanwhile, across the country, the San Francisco Chronicle reports on a measles case in Santa Clara County as thousands of World Cup soccer fans descend on the area. Also in the news: New World screwworm, hantavirus, Ebola, and more.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released its final rule late last week, aimed at toughening up oversight from organizations that accredit the safety and health of Medicare and Medicaid providers and suppliers.
The paper was included in a safety review of the hepatitis B birth vaccination and presented to the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices the day before the committee voted to drop the agency's long-standing recommendation that every newborn receive a hepatitis B vaccine at birth, MedPage Today reports. The outlet also reports that another work by the same authors is now under investigation by the publishers.
Judge Brendan Hurson also blocked the implementation of eligibility checks ahead of special enrollment periods, Modern Healthcare reports. Also: Axios forecasts pent-up demand for weight loss drugs as Medicare prepares to roll out a new coverage program.
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A study finds that 20% of people aged 12 to 21 have used artificial intelligence tools for advice on their mental health. Other research news looks at flu shots, cancer, heart health, and more.
The toxic gases emitted by raw sewage can erode neurons in the nose, trigger asthma attacks, and cause symptoms like headaches, nausea, cough, shortness of breath, and skin and eye irritation, according to the CDC. The California-Mexico cross-border pollution is one of the nation’s worst and longest-running environmental crises, according to an EPA spokesperson.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) sponsored the provision that would have provided IVF coverage for military service members who struggle with infertility. Currently, Tricare insurance only covers fertility services for military members whose infertility was caused by injury or illness while on active duty, The Hill reports.
The public health agency has activated a Level 3 emergency response — the agency’s lowest-level tier — and is assembling a team of career scientists who will closely monitor the outbreak and coordinate with local health departments, Bloomberg reports. Meanwhile, CIDRAP reports that the FDA has issued an emergency use authorization for a generic drug to treat dogs and cats infected with screwworm.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushed back against a New York Times report citing sources who questioned his staffing appointments and engagement in official duties. Kennedy cited access to his daily calendar as evidence of a false narrative, though Stat News says no such document exists and that the news organization has been requesting one for a year.
Public comments submitted by hospital associations to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services this week skewered a proposed 2.4% net rate increase for inpatient care as insufficient in light of substantial financial headwinds. Other industry news focuses on AI, nurse turnover, emergency rooms, and more.
An analysis estimates that healthcare costs will grow 9% next year. That will have an impact on employee insurance premiums. A separate study finds that the cost of home care is far outpacing inflation.
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An omnibus correction bill that includes millions for skilled nursing facilities is headed to Ohio's governor for signature. Other state health news is reported from Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Illinois, California, and elsewhere.
An analysis of mortality data finds that middle-aged Americans born after 1970 are dying faster from chronic illnesses or external causes like drug overdoses and suicide, Fox News reports.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told senators this week that the current New World screwworm outbreak did not catch the USDA off guard, is under control, and does not pose a threat to the country’s food supply, Bloomberg reports. “We have successfully eradicated New World screwworm before, and I am confident we can do so again,” said Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.), chair of the agriculture panel.
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