California Officially Apologizes For Harms Caused By Slavery And Bias
Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, also signed legislation related to newborn DNA samples. Also: Alabama has executed another prisoner using the method of nitrogen asphyxiation.
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Anti-Trans Laws Linked With Spike In Suicide Attempts Among Trans Youth
A study from The Trevor Project found that in states that passed anti-trans legislation directed at minors, suicide attempts by transgender and non-binary teens went up by as much as 72% in subsequent years. Also in the news, a "sanctuary city" for transgender people, pardons for gay veterans, and more.
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Antipsychotic Drug Cobenfy Wins FDA Approval For Schizophrenia Treatment
The Bristol Myers Squibb medicine is said relieve symptoms without causing some of the harsh side effects of drugs already in use. Meanwhile, thousands of patients allege in a lawsuit that drugs used for diabetes and weight loss have caused other health problems.
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Covid Tests Are Yours For The Taking
The government again is offering free kits to each household ahead of the respiratory virus season at covidtests.gov/. Tests might come in handy after the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases found that only 26% of Americans plan to get updated covid vaccines.
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OIG Reports Reveal 3 Health Insurers’ Medicare Advantage Overcharges
Humana, HealthAssurance Pennsylvania, and EmblemHealth are accused of overcharging taxpayers to the tune of $140 million by exaggerating the severity of Medicare Advantage members' illnesses.
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Vance Sheds Light On Trump’s ‘Concept Of A Plan’ For Health Care
GOP vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance has elaborated on some specifics during the past week. As Roll Call reported, Vance said people who use the health care system frequently would be on a different plan from those who are healthy and don’t go to the doctor as often.
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Senate Bill Lays Out Cybersecurity Standards For Health Care Industry
The measure offers a timeline for companies to upgrade their IT systems, which will come with financial aid, and proposes penalties for those who don't comply. But one industry spokesperson countered: "Penalizing hospitals that are the victims of sophisticated criminal behavior diverts resources away from improving patient care."
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First Edition: Friday, Sept. 27, 2024
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: Why Are Obesity Drugs So Expensive?; Intense Heat Waves Negatively Affect Older Americans
Editorial writers delve into these public health issues.
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Research Roundup: Mpox; Covid; Genetic Variants; Autism
Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of health policy studies and briefs.
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Lower Opioid Overdose Rate Noted Among Diabetic Semaglutide Users
Although the new findings are "unclear," researchers are curious to see if appetite suppressants could be used for addiction treatment. A separate study found that fentanyl users trying to kick the habit benefited from taking higher doses of buprenorphine, a medication to reduce side effects.
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Texas Disenrolled People From Medicaid Faster Than Other States
The Texas Tribune and ProPublica report that after the pandemic-era Medicaid agreements expired, Texas moved faster in kicking more people from Medicaid rolls than other states, ignoring guidance and warnings. Separately, Kaiser Permanente stays on as a Maryland Medicaid provider.
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FDA To Consider Approving First New Schizophrenia Drug In Over 30 Years
During clinical trials, Bristol Myers Squibb's KarXT was said to offer better treatment with fewer side effects. Meanwhile, Pfizer's sickle cell disease treatment Oxbryta was withdrawn from all markets over concerns about the risk of a painful complication and death.
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Starting January, Hospitals Will Report Quality Data On Older Patients’ Care
The effort, which will give compensation to hospitals providing quality data to support "age friendly" medical care, is designed to boost private-sector efforts to pivot toward care for an aging population. Exeter Hospital, Mount Sinai Health System, Guardian Pharmacy, and more are also in the news.
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NY Resident’s Death Is 10th Fatality In Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak
The Washington Post notes that the listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meat is the largest such outbreak since 2011, as two more hospitalizations were announced by the CDC. Separately, in Los Angeles, a cluster of dengue cases has now grown to four in just over two weeks.
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Judge: EPA Must Reexamine Risk To Kids From Fluoride In Drinking Water
"The scientific literature in the record provides a high level of certainty that a hazard is present; fluoride is associated with reduced IQ," wrote U.S. District Judge Edward Chen in San Francisco. In other public health news, the VA looks into PFAS and kidney cancer; 36% of children and teens around the world are near-sighted; and more.
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200+ Women Faced Pregnancy-Related Charges After Roe’s Fall
Just one charge was tied to an abortion ban — a state law that was subsequently overturned — and four others were abortion-related. Many stemmed from allegations of substance use that might affect the health of a growing fetus.
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Biden Wants More Study On Childhood Trauma From Active-Shooter Drills
President Joe Biden's executive order directs several federal agencies to prepare a report about when and how to implement drills, which sometimes include pellet guns or fake blood. The executive order also takes issue with 3D-printed firearms.
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Number Of Suicides In 2023 Holds Steady At Nearly Highest Level
Provisional data from the CDC show that a little over 49,300 suicide deaths were reported last year, compared to just under 49,500 in 2022. CDC information also shows more women are using firearms in suicide deaths — traditionally men die by suicide at higher rates, and often do so using guns.
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Democratic Lawmakers Push For Permanent ACA Tax Credits
Legislation announced Wednesday would help cut the cost of Obamacare plans. Vice President Kamala Harris said she would make the tax credits permanent if elected president, The Washington Post said. Also: the Senate has voted to hold Steward Health Care's chief executive in contempt.
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