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Axios notes the rich-poor divide in U.S. hospitals actually widened in the first half of the year, with big, mostly for-profit health systems reaping rewards as smaller, remote facilities struggled. Tenet Healthcare, Steward Health Care, Novant Health, and more are also in the news.
Some 181 outbreaks in 13 states are now confirmed, CIDRAP reports, with the latest being from Colorado, South Dakota, and Texas. Meanwhile, reports say that as raw milk grows in popularity, its producers are having to tread carefully amid bird flu and increasing expert scrutiny.
Plus, it's official: Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the Democratic nomination for president.
The study's author says that figure is probably higher, though, because of limitations on the data collected. Despite the hefty price tag, the American Cancer Society chief executive maintains that “early detection allows a better chance of survival. Full stop.”
As reported by Stat, more than 27 million people had no form of health insurance as of March 2024, compared with more than 25 million people at the same time in 2023, the CDC reported Tuesday.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
An analysis found that these patients' needs were underserved "at almost every point" in the U.S. health system, The Washington Post reports.
The Chicago Tribune reports on drugstores across the country trying out smaller locations and other tricks to tempt shoppers. It's a bid to boost access to care and build better customer connections. Separately, the FDA says all doses of Eli Lilly's diabetes and weight loss drugs are available.
The company, which is in bankruptcy proceedings, says it is "acutely aware" of the hardships the laid-off staffers will face. Modern Healthcare, meanwhile, notes that the health industry mergers and acquisitions business is picking up.
Also in the news: chronic wasting disease, mpox, covid test shortages, and more.
Some people who took part in the studies for a PTSD treatment reported worsening thoughts of suicide — a side effect that wasn't included in the study's final results.
The network of transitional care homes has increased 23% since Roe v. Wade was overturned. Meanwhile, as states tighten restrictions on abortion, some low-income women are finding it hard to secure affordable birth control. Also, a look at Louisiana's new laws.
At issue is whether the group that collected signatures to get the measure on the Nov. 5 ballot acted in accordance with state law. Ballot initiatives in Arkansas and Montana also are in the news. Elsewhere, maternity care deserts expand in Iowa, while New Mexico courts doctors from Texas.
Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal reports on nurse visits that are less about treating Medicare Advantage recipients and more about allowing insurers to get more government cash.
Editorial writers tackle these issues and others.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Editorial writers discuss youth suicide and guns, ACL tears, caregiving, and liquid biopsy.
Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. Today's selections are on childhood obesity, the Paris Olympics, CRISPR, and more.
Researchers examine energy inequality and the effect it has on public health. Meanwhile, Death Valley — already the hottest place on Earth — just registered the highest average July temperature ever recorded anywhere: 108.5 F. Other reports note that wildfires are causing unhealthy, smoky conditions across much of Colorado.
Crain's New York Business reports on the "1115 waiver" program that kicks off this month. Medicaid cash will be used in new ways, such as paying for housing, nutrition, and transportation. In Florida, meanwhile, Medicaid enrollment numbers went down another 59,000 in June.
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