Latest KFF Health News Stories
At Least 800 Nurses, Hundreds Of Health Care Workers Strike In Chicago
They’re calling for safer working conditions and better pay. The strike, which is scheduled to last seven days, was supposed to include about 1,300 nurses, but a Cook County judge ruled that 525 nurses couldn’t join because it would endanger patients’ safety.
Once A Vaccine Is Approved, What Comes Next?
News outlets examine the obstacles that could complicate efforts to inoculate the globe from COVID-19.
Drug Company Touts Anti-Inflammatory Drug’s Role In Shortening COVID Recovery
Eli Lilly said it planned to discuss with regulators the possible emergency use of baricitinib for hospitalized patients. Other news is about early research on an antibody that might neutralize COVID and how the virus controls the brain, as well.
CMS Opens Public Comments On Nursing Home Infections
The measure could be added to its Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program this year.
Increases In Medicaid Enrollment Widespread Due To Job Losses
Caseloads rose on average 8.4% through July in 30 states for which researchers have enrollment information. And in 14 states with enrollment data through August, the average is 10%. Other news is on CMS pulling back from a financing proposal, as well.
House To Investigate Alleged Interference By Trump Aides On COVID Reports
Democratic House lawmakers informed HHS Secretary Alex Azar of the probe into charges, reported by Politico, that agency political appointees tried to influence CDC scientific reports on COVID-19. Meanwhile, the White House refuses to allow trade adviser Peter Navarro to testify to a House panel about a canceled ventilator manufacturing contract.
Bipartisan Group Tries To Break Up Stimulus Logjam With $1.5T Proposal
Lawmakers calling themselves the House Problem Solvers Caucus float a recovery package aimed at pushing Democratic leaders and White House officials to resume negotiations on a coronavirus relief economic relief package.
Report: Meatpacking Industry Asked Federal Regulators For Support To Stay Open
“The industry ran to the White House as meat and poultry workers all across the country were getting sick and dying to say, ‘Let us stay open and have USDA intimidate health departments so they can’t close us down because our profits are more important than workers’ health and community’s health,’” said a former chief of staff of OSHA.
‘I’m On A Stage, And It’s Very Far Away’: Trump Defends Indoor Rally
In an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, President Donald Trump said that he is not subject to Nevada’s rules limiting indoor gatherings to 50 and that he was not concerned about his own safety. He did not address health risks for supporters who attended the rally. Privately, Trump campaign aides voiced concerns that the events could exacerbate the pandemic.
HHS Spokesman Accuses CDC Scientists Of ‘Sedition’ With No Evidence
Talking to Facebook followers live on Sunday night, HHS spokesman Michael Caputo also offered up conspiracy theories about a left-wing insurrection and voiced concerns that his own “mental health has definitely failed.” The comments follow reports that Caputo and other HHS political appointees tried to interfere with scientific reports issued by CDC.
Air Quality Alerts Trap Western Residents Inside
Everyone living in California, Oregon and Washington is under some level of warning about smoke-clogged air conditions created by the ongoing wildfires. Parts of California may not see relief until October.
‘We’ve Been Set Back About 25 Years’: Pandemic Erodes Global Health Progress
A Gates Foundation report details the calamitous impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on vaccination rates, hunger, mental health, education and other critical initiatives that have driven global health progress over the previous decades.
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US Flight Crew Strives To Keep Antarctica COVID-Free; Israel Reports Second Wave
Global pandemic developments are also reported out of Antarctica, Israel, Austria, Brazil and India.
North And South Dakota Are Nation’s Newest COVID Hot Spots
Mask requirements have been fiercely debated in both states. Meanwhile, California lawmakers are criticized for improperly wearing masks. News is also from Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Michigan, Georgia and Texas.
‘Wake Up Call’: Kids In Day Care Are Spreading The Virus At Home
The new study shows that children with very mild symptoms or none at all can be spreaders. News is on remote learning, departing teachers and more.
Airlines: Exposed Workers, Passengers Without Masks, ‘Little’ Travel Demand Returning
News comes out of Reagan National Airport, Metro Airport, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. Also, a report assesses the risk-taking differences between male and female travelers.
Preventive Care Data: Use Lags Behind 2019
Colonoscopies and some other procedures are gaining ground, however, compared to April. News is on mental health, sex, safe workplaces, ovarian cysts and hunger.
