Latest KFF Health News Stories
Residents Alarmed That South Dakota Motorcycle Rally Could Become Superspreader
More than 60% of the residents in Sturgis, South Dakota disapprove of the rally starting this week. News on parties and large gatherings is from Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, New York, and other places, as well.
College Football In Disarray As Some Universities Say Yes, Others Say No
Leaders from the “Power Five” conferences met this weekend following the Mid-American Conference’s announcement it wouldn’t play any sports this fall.
‘Great News’: Cuomo Plans To Open New York Schools; Ga. School Getting Disinfected
And more news on school reopening plans from across the nation.
Campaign Cash Flows From Drugmakers To Lawmakers Uninterrupted By Pandemic
Stat reports that over two-thirds of sitting members of Congress received millions in contributions from pharmaceutical company PACs. In other industry developments, chief medical officers are in demand. Other companies Pfizer, Gilead, Fresenius and AbbVie also make news.
Understanding Asymptomatic Cases May Be Critical To Ending Pandemic
There’s a chance of stopping the spread of COVID-19 in the United States, some experts say, but that window is closing rapidly.
Even With Vaccine, We May Never Eradicate COVID
Other news on vaccine developments looks at a collaboration for a less than $3 vaccine, an alliance in Europe and Moderna’s latest clinical trial numbers, as well.
Beachfront City In California Hires Private Mask-Enforcement Officers
Other mask news comes out of Iowa, Georgia, Colorado and elsewhere. Plus, be sure to wear your mask outdoors at the French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez.
VA Resumes Plans To Roll Out First EHR Site
Veteran Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie says plans for going live with its electronic health records project at a center in Spokane, Washington are on track for October. Veterans news is on use of hydroxychloroquine in a nursing home, as well.
Bill Gates Talks Vaccines, Calls Tests ‘Garbage’ In Wired Interview
Also: more test shortages, more test delays and another negative test for Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.
Study: Hospitals In Black Communities Received Less Money For COVID Relief
Other health industry topics in the news: PPE shortages; unionization among nurses; earnings reports; the MCAT; joint replacements; intersex surgeries; and more.
Trump Pledges Preexisting Conditions Action Already Protected By Obamacare
In the next two weeks, President Trump says he will sign an executive order requiring health insurers to cover all preexisting conditions. Democrats jumped on the announcement, claiming that the president is trying to run under achievements of the Affordable Care Act that he is also working to overturn.
Azar Highlights Taiwan’s COVID Efforts During Rare Cabinet Member Visit
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar’s trip to Taiwan is the first by a high-ranking administration official in decades, in face of Chinese opposition.
What’s Next? Democrats, White House Both Float New Talks On Skinnier Bill
Despite the latest move by President Donald Trump, both Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Democratic congressional leaders say they could return to the negotiating table.
Trump’s Relief Orders Challenged: Are They Legal, And Will They Help?
Trump administration officials are defending President Donald Trump’s executive actions aiming to circumvent Congress with sometimes contradictory messages. Democrats slam the move as unconstitutional, though House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has yet to say if she will challenge them in court. News outlets take a look at what’s in the orders.
Alarming Spike In Kids Getting COVID Signals Trouble For Schools Reopening
A new report reveals that nearly 100,000 children tested positive during the last two weeks of July.
Over 5 Million Infected By Coronavirus In US
The total jumped by a million in just the last two weeks. And that’s the number of confirmed cases — experts believe the real number could be 10 times higher.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Perspectives: COVID Relief Is Long, Long Overdue For Unemployed; Lockdowns Are Fueling Inequality
Editorial pages focus on pandemic policies and other public health issues.
Opinion writers weigh in on these public health topics and others.
Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
Each week, KHN finds longer stories for you to sit back and enjoy. This week’s selections include stories on masks, COVID, the opera, tuberculosis, trash, Ebola and more.
