Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Viewpoints: Hims & Hers Has Changed Preventive Medicine; Sports Betting Is Ruining College Students' Lives
Stat: How Hims Has Transformed Medicine In A Few Short Years
As the Super Bowl approached halftime, Hims & Hers publicly staked its claim to preventive medicine in front of the American people. In a one-minute ad, the direct-to-consumer health company highlighted how America’s wealth gap has translated into a health gap, ostensibly fueled by inequitable access to peptides, drugs, and concierge care. (Vishal Khetpal, 3/10)
The Wall Street Journal: I’m A College Student. Gen Z Sports Betting Is Wrecking My Friends’ Lives.
I’ve had friends who have lost hundreds, lied to their families and pulled away from the team, all while chasing the rush of a winning bet that may never arrive. ... When we do win, the rush of adrenaline can feel like a drug. The betting apps know how to capitalize on this, advertising “free bet” offers and same-day payouts. (Eli Thompson, 3/9)
Hartford Courant: A Defining Moment For Health Care In Connecticut
Recently, UConn Health launched the UConn Health Community Network, a first-of-its-kind partnership designed to strengthen and sustain community hospitals across the state. The creation of this Network reflects UConn Health’s long-term strategic plan to strengthen healthcare delivery statewide by expanding access, supporting community hospitals, and building a high-value health system that can grow thoughtfully over time. (Radenka Maric, 3/9)
The New York Times: They Feel Bugs Inside Them. Doctors Don’t Know Why.
Delusional infestation is one of the darkest embodiments of medical uncertainty. (Alexandra Sifferlin, 3/9)
The Marshall Project: Mom’s Last Gun
My mother has severe mental illness. Our family has spent decades trying to keep her from using firearms to hurt herself and others. (Kelli Caldwell, 3/6)
