First Edition: November 15, 2019
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Archives: Morning Breakouts
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Viewpoints: Like It Or Not, Warren’s ‘Medicare-For-All’ Plan Is Economically Feasible; Put Teens’ Health At Center Of Debate On Cracking Down On Vaping
Opinion writers weigh in on these health topics and others.
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Research Roundup: Ethical Issues Of Genome Sequencing; Poor Sleep; Care For Young Transgender Patients
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
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State Highlights: New York Becomes First State To Name Hospitals, Nursing Homes Treating Patients With Deadly Fungus; Dayton, Ohio’s Last Abortion Clinic Granted Operating License
Media outlets report on news from New York, New Hampshire, Ohio, Georgia, California, Maryland, Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, and Florida.
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Hospital Group Involved In ‘Project Nightingale’ Defends Actions As Covered Under A Business Clause Of HIPAA
Federal regulators have launched an investigation into Google's "Project Nightingale," in which the company was amassing health data on millions of patients without their knowledge. Ascension, the hospital group involved in the initiative, said that the project is covered by what’s known as a business associate agreement. Meanwhile, a new study confirms that Apple's smartwatches are able to accurately detect the most common type of irregular heartbeat.
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Doctors Paint Dire Picture Of Climate Change’s Negative Health Effects On Children
A new report lays out health problems that will face the coming generations ranging from infectious diseases and worsening air pollution to rising temperatures and malnutrition.
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Following Stark Report On Increase In Hate Crimes, Advocates Say Congressional Action Is Needed
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights says legislation is needed to incentivize police to report hate crimes. An FBI report this week showed the highest levels of violent hate crimes in the U.S. since 2001. In other public health news: alcohol, the pneumonic plague, trial results, gene editing, and texting while walking.
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Talking About Mental Health At Work Can Still Be Taboo, But That Costs Businesses In The End
Mental health issues that are kept hidden can be an expensive problem for businesses. Depression alone costs the U.S. economy $210 billion a year, half of which is shouldered by employers in the form of missed work and lost productivity.
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As Boomers Age Out Of Caring For Adult Disabled Children, Health System Is Unprepared To Take Over In Their Place
The children were the first generation to be raised at home rather than in institutions. But as their parents age, families and advocates wonder what will happen to the vulnerable population. In other health industry news: sky-high medical bills, supply chain tweaks, hospital care at home, and more.
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Flavored E-Cigarette Ban Passes House Subcommittee; Senators Want Information On Administration’s Plans
The movement in Congress over e-cigarettes comes as the nation awaits the Trump administration's decision on the matter.
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Health Law Sign-Ups Drop 20% As Constitutionality Decision Looms, But Experts Point To Marketplace’s Past Resiliency
So far, more than 932,000 people have signed up for 2020 health insurance coverage down from 1.1 million sign-ups this time last year despite the marketplace being stronger than ever.
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Nine Student Deaths At USC: Officials Announce Probe About Possibility Of Overdoses, Tainted Drugs
Autopsy reports are still pending on some of the students. Three of the deaths are confirmed as suicides. Meanwhile, the university sent a letter to staff and students Tuesday night warning about the dangers of drug use -- specifically opioids -- and the potentially lethal mix of alcohol and drugs.
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A ‘Transformational Gift’: 3 Universities, Cleveland Clinic To Split $1B For Teaching, Research
Money from the sale of The Lord Corp. is being split evenly between Duke, MIT, USC and the Cleveland Clinic. The $261 million gifts to each institution, considered among the largest contributions ever given to universities, come with few restrictions. In other research funding news, Virginia Tech announces a venture with Children's National Hospital.
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The Post-Antibiotic Era Isn’t Coming, It’s Already Here: Startling Report Reveals Scope Of Superbug Crisis
Although deaths from superbugs went down, the number of people sickened increased and superbugs are appearing much more often outside of hospital. "You and I are living in a time when some miracle drugs no longer perform miracles and families are being ripped apart by a microscopic enemy," said CDC Director Robert Redfield.
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Medicaid Expansion Becoming More Politically Palatable As Link To Obama Administration Fades In People’s Minds
Red states are noticing the benefits their neighbors reaped by expanding the program, and are slowly warming up to it themselves. “There’s been a ton of evidence showing large gains in health care coverage, while helping states economically and keeping rural hospitals open,” said Connie Farrow, spokeswoman for Healthcare for Missouri. “And it hasn’t hurt state budgets. It remains a really good deal for states to cover hundreds of thousands of people.” Medicaid news comes from Wyoming, Idaho and Florida, as well.
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Trump Wants To Demand U.S. Pays Lowest Price For Drugs Out Of Developed Countries, Azar Says
HHS Secretary Alex Azar says that President Donald Trump isn't satisfied with just tying drug costs to what other countries pay, he wants to get the best deal. It is still unclear if the proposal will ever go into effect, though, and Azar didn't commit to anything on Wednesday. Meanwhile, a top aide for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says they're hopeful the Trump administration will support the sweeping House drug pricing legislation.
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How Bernie’s Heart Attack Became A Wake-Up Call For Supporters Rather Than Political Death Knell It Might Have Been
Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-Vt.) standing in the 2020 Democratic primary has only grown since his heart attack, proving that the political thinking of days passed may no longer apply to the current landscape. Meanwhile, Sanders has made some lifestyle changes post-attack.
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Justice Department Unveils Gun Violence Plan, But Lack Of Any New Tangible Policies Draws Criticism
The system, dubbed Project Guardian, aims to improve background checks by encouraging federal prosecutors to more quickly contribute information about people whose mental-health history prevents them from owning firearms. But gun control advocates said that an initiative that focuses on enforcement and increased policing makes “no serious effort to address the supply of guns." Attorney General William Barr blames the impeachment investigation for slowing down potential legislative action.
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First Edition: November 14, 2019
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: Supreme Court Ruling Against Gun Maker Is a Welcome Win For Gun Violence Victims; Prohibition Of E-Cigs Isn’t A Good Long-Term Public Health Option
Media outlets focus on these public heath topics and others health care issues.
By janicelkff