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Jury Selection To Start In California’s Antitrust Lawsuit Against Sutter Health

California's Department of Justice alleges that Sutter Health bought up competing medical providers in Northern California and used that market dominance to increase prices for insurance plans. Sutter recently released a statement defending its business practices. The trial is expected to run for months. And other hospital and industry news is reported from Pennsylvania, Michigan, New Hampshire, Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia.

By khnsstapleton

Sept. 23, 2019

Fierce Behind-The-Scenes Fight Over California’s Vaccine Law Centered On Governor

The Los Angeles Times reports on the months of negotiating and lobbying that took place outside of the public view and shifted Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom's position over the course of the vaccine law debate. Other vaccine news is reported out of New York, Maryland and Oregon.

By khnsstapleton

Sept. 23, 2019

Lack Of Urgency: Former U.S. Senator Discusses Surprise About Early Failures By Congress To Fight Rise Of Fentanyl Deaths

Meanwhile, The Baltimore Sun reports that while deaths from opioids dropped overall in Maryland, Baltimore has been largely left behind. News about the opioid crisis is on litigation against the the drug makers and distributors and misinformation about anti-overdose medication, as well.

By khnsstapleton

Sept. 23, 2019

‘Closely Associated With People:’ Species Of Mosquitoes That Can Transmit Zika Is Spreading Out In Parts Of California, Health Official Warns

California health officials are monitoring aggressive and invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. In New Hampshire, officials warn about the spread of the mosquitoes carrying the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus. Public health news is on weedkillers, sickle cell disease, pancreatic cancer, food safety, cesarean deliveries, and a smoking ban at VA facilities, as well.

By khnsstapleton

Sept. 23, 2019

FDA Tells San Francisco Official It Is Probing Whether Juul’s Political Ads Violate Rules On Tobacco Claims

The director of the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products, Mitchell Zeller, told San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton’s office that the agency will review materials put out by a campaign committee funded by Juul as part of the company's efforts to overturn the city's e-cigarette sales ban. Also in the news are articles about the prevalence of e-cigs in schools and how parents can talk to their kids about vaping.

By khnsstapleton

Sept. 23, 2019

Retail Giant Walmart Announces Plan To Stop Selling E-Cigarettes

The nation's largest retailer often sets an example for other companies. The move comes as concern grows about the health risks of the products and their soaring popularity among teenagers.

By khnsstapleton

Sept. 23, 2019

‘No One Is Impervious:’ College Counselor’s Suicide Sends Up Warning About Importance Of Professionals Also Seeking Help

The suicide earlier this month of University of Pennsylvania counseling center director Dr. Gregory Eells stunned many professionals, but a closer look reveals the challenges facing mental health counselors. "...For a lot of us it's hard to even try to reach out for that care and to have that place to reach out to," said Jodi Caldwell, director of Georgia Southern University's counseling center. News on suicide prevention is on studying the statistics, as well.

By khnsstapleton

Sept. 23, 2019

Aggressive Lobbying Effort Creating A Drag On Legislative Momentum Behind Surprise Medical Bills

Doctors Patient Unity, one of the groups which has been out front in efforts against a legislative approach to protect patients from surprise medical bills, has spent $28 million on ads targeting states where key senators are running for reelection. The role of air ambulances and their charges are also playing a role in this debate.

By khnsstapleton

Sept. 23, 2019

Medicare’s Effort To Pay For Value Instead Of Volume Is Popular But Questions Remain About Effectiveness

The Affordable Care Act sought to encourage more services that improved health. But experts are divided on whether the efforts are working.

By khnsstapleton

Sept. 23, 2019

UAW Strike Points To Divide Among Union Groups — And Democratic Candidates — On Health Care Policies

Members of the United Auto Workers union pay about 3% of the total cost of their health care and members say they are eager to keep those benefits. But some Democratic candidates and other unions are calling for revamping U.S. health care and moving to a government-funded system. Meanwhile, Sen. Bernie Sanders is calling for eliminating medical debt.

By khnsstapleton

Sept. 23, 2019

Trump Administration Family Planning Rule Heads Back To Court

Some state governments and health organizations are asking the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to block the administration's rule, which prohibits health care providers who take federal money for family planning services from referring patients to abortion providers. Outlets also report on the impact of the "public charge" policy and another court case that could affect HHS’s plans to tighten requirements for hospitals to release patients’ health records.

By khnsstapleton

Sept. 23, 2019

First Edition: September 23, 2019

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.

By Kathleen Hayden

Sept. 23, 2019

Viewpoints: Lessons On Red Flag Laws’ Far-Reaching Ability To Save Lives; Make Contraception Easier To Get, Not Harder To Obtain

Editorial pages focus on these public health issues and others.

By janicelkff

Sept. 20, 2019

Different Takes: Maybe Being Vague Is Really OK At This Point On Medicare For All Vs. Everything Else

Opinion writers look at changing opinions emerging from the Democratic presidential candidates about health care.

By janicelkff

Sept. 20, 2019

Longer Looks: A Cancer Survivor’s Tale; CIA’s Mind Control Experiments; And Antibiotic Resistance

Each week, KHN finds interesting reads from around the Web.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 20, 2019

State Highlights: Minnesota Unveils Bill That Would Provide Free Insulin For Diabetics Who Qualify; Navajo Nation Opens First Cancer Clinic On Arizona Reservation

Media outlets report on news from Minnesota, Arizona, New Hampshire, Florida, North Carolina, Wisconsin, California, Georgia, Maine, Missouri, and Iowa.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 20, 2019

The Nuance Behind Those Low Abortion Numbers: Women Are Self-Managing Care With Black Market Pills

"Invisible" abortions are much harder to measure, and the black market for abortion pills has changed the landscape for those lacking easy access to an abortion clinic or preferring to have an abortion in private. In other public health news: memory, tainted drugs, DNA testing, the trauma of researching extremism, mental health, flu vaccines and more.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 20, 2019

Six States Issue Warnings About Outbreaks Of Rare Virus From Mosquito Bites After Five People Die

Cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis are on the rise in Michigan, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, North Carolina and New Jersey. While there is no vaccine for the illness, authorities urge people to protect themselves by wearing DEET insect repellents, long -sleeved shirts and pants during dusk and dawn and remove standing water.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 20, 2019

Sackler Family Could Withdraw Pledge To Pay $3B Of Personal Fortune If Opioid Lawsuits Aren’t Blocked

The $3 billion is part of a larger settlement with Purdue Pharma, but about half of the states suing the company and the family behind it are unhappy with the amount. Purdue, however, claims that if the protesting states' suits aren't blocked then the Sackler family may be unable to contribute even the initial sum that was offered.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 20, 2019

Trump Warns Gun Control Will Be Slow Going Amid Ever Increasing Pressure From Democrats

Following reports that Attorney General William Barr was taking Republicans' temperature on background checks, President Donald Trump says that he's going slow on his gun proposal plan "to make sure it's right." Meanwhile, 2020 candidate Beto O'Rourke, who made waves over buy-back comments in a debate this month, is slamming Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer over his alleged inaction on the issue.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 20, 2019

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