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Prospect Medical Holdings filed for bankruptcy Saturday, but officials in Connecticut are reassuring residents and employees that the local hospitals won't close. Other news includes: incentives for nursing home jobs; a Gallup poll on the most trusted professions; and more.
The fates of regulations regarding Medicare, remote prescribing, and the No Surprises Act appear likely to fall to the incoming Trump administration. Meanwhile, opposition to Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. swells as he awaits his Senate confirmation hearing.
The final rule includes an update to the consent form agents and brokers provide to customers and also makes it easier for CMS to suspend agents and brokers who market exchange plans, Modern Healthcare reported. The policy changed after KFF Health News reported that brokers were switching people without their permission.
Opinion writers discuss these public health topics.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Meanwhile, Moderna begins trials for a norovirus vaccine; dogs are an unexpected source of salmonella; an update on the E. coli outbreak at McDonald's; and more.
Roughly 5,000 health care providers are striking over staffing levels, pay, and benefits. Negotiations have been going on for over a year. More news is on overdose deaths, abortion pill bans, and more.
According to CEO Tim Wentworth, the company has been modifying contracts with insurers who pay for prescriptions and adjusting for high-cost drugs. Meanwhile, the VillageMD sale is moving along.
The DOJ is looking into reports alleging the use of lucrative diagnosis codes by UnitedHealth Group doctors, Stat reports. Other news includes bankruptcies, acquisitions, lawsuits, and more.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals has a new drug called suzetrigine that it says is nonaddictive and would offer an alternative to painkillers such as oxycodone. The company’s application is pending before the FDA, which could potentially approve it by the end of the month, The Washington Post reported.
Respiratory and other health issues caused by smoke inhalation — particularly from smoke containing lung-penetrating small particles — is expected to cost billions. Also, the declaration of a public health emergency means more resources are available to address health needs.
Editorial writers tackle these public health issues.
Conservative Texas employers contend in a lawsuit that advisory panels are unconstitutional because the experts who offer guidance to HHS are not confirmed by the Senate or by someone who was. They also argue that being forced to cover some services violates their religious rights.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. Today's selections are on aging, autoimmune diseases, Zyn, CES 2025, and more.
The Government Accountability Office found a significant drop-off in inspections during the pandemic. The FDA says inspector understaffing has hampered efforts to meet its targets. Separately, the VA has added more cancers to its list of ailments eligible for expedited claims.
Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, came in second on the list from the nonprofit Commonwealth Fund, and Scotland was third. One possible reason given for the United States' ranking is that America has a larger supply of fentanyl than the other countries listed, The Hill noted.
Editorial writers discuss the following public health topics.
Meanwhile, the New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously voted to protect abortion rights; a new program in Washington allows pharmacists to prescribe abortion pills via telehealth; medical students in Texas create AI abortion care training; and more.
They strongly urged U.S. senators to reject Robert Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the Health and Human Services Department. "His appointment is a direct threat to ... the public," the letter said. In other news: Donald Trump might be trying to pin a public health threat on immigrants in order to build a case for closing the border.
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