Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Viewpoints: 'The Pitt' Exposes Burnout In The ER; Why People Watch Videos Of Strangers Getting Medical Results
Chicago Tribune: 'The Pitt' Dramatizes The Very Real Burnout That Threatens Medical Care Workers And Patients
"The Pitt" reflects the failures of our health care system — overcrowded emergency rooms, too few doctors and too many patients. (Jennifer Obel, 4/6)
The New York Times: Why Am I Watching People Get Their Medical Results?
What was once discussed with a doctor is now frequently encountered first as decontextualized data on a screen. (Peter C. Baker, 4/7)
The New York Times: Health Insurance Companies Care About You. Agree Or Disagree?
Frustration with a broken health care system has many Americans blaming insurance companies. In the first episode of New York Times Opinion’s new show “Divided,” a doctor and a former insurance executive confront a central question: Do insurance companies prioritize profit over patient care? (Alexander Stockton, 4/7)
The Washington Post: Opioid Overdose Deaths Are Plummeting. Here's What Worked.
Efforts to disrupt the supply of fentanyl are paying off. We cannot back down. (Sam Quinones, 4/6)
Stat: Insurance Changes Can Undo Years Of Addiction Recovery
My patient has been in recovery for years. Her insurance is making it harder for her to stay that way. (John Fomeche, 4/7)
