Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Viewpoints: Europe's STI Surge Should Worry Us All; Why Aren't More US Teens Getting An HPV Vaccine?
The Guardian: Why A Surge In Sexually Transmitted Infections In Europe Should Worry Everybody
Drug-resistant bacteria are no longer confined to hospital settings but are spreading into communities in every country. (Peter Beyer, 6/30)
Bloomberg: The US Could Eliminate Cervical Cancer. What's The Holdup?
An extraordinary cancer statistic recently dropped in a major medical journal: zero. (Lisa Jarvis, 6/30)
Stat: Florida’s Universal EKG Law For High School Athletes Is A Mistake
As a new 18-year-old during my first week of college orientation, I marched through the doors of the local hospital for an appointment I never expected to need. A few days earlier, I had undergone a mandatory electrocardiogram (EKG) to screen for potential heart problems before joining my varsity crew team. Soon after, I was told my EKG showed a possible abnormality, something that might indicate a condition that could cause a heart attack during exercise. I needed further testing before I could practice with my team. (Katherine Hofmann, 6/30)
The Boston Globe: Every 36 Seconds A Health Care Worker Is Assaulted
Massachusetts lawmakers should pass bipartisan workplace violence reforms before the legislative session ends. (6/30)
Stat: Education Dept. Considers Chiropractors ‘Professionals,’ Not Nurses
In May, the Department of Education finalized its framework under the “Reimagining and Improving Student Education” (RISE) rules and made a technical distinction that carries life-or-death stakes for the American health care system. By capping annual federal borrowing for standard graduate students at $20,500 while preserving a $50,000 threshold for an exclusive list of 11 “professional” degrees, the administration attempted to use a balanced ledger to codify a dangerous misunderstanding of modern medicine. The new caps go into effect Wednesday. (David S. Shapiro, 6/30)
