Latest KFF Health News Stories
Longer Looks: Overcoming Opioids; Single Payer; And American Anxiety
Each week, KHN’s Shefali Luthra finds interesting reads from around the Web.
Media outlets report on news from California, New Jersey, Texas, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Florida, Illinois and New Mexico.
Initiative To Raise Cost Of Cigarettes To $13-A-Pack Gets NYC Mayor’s Support
If passed, the plan would make the city the most expensive place in the nation to buy cigarettes.
Citing Supreme Court Ruling On Similar Restrictions, Judge Blocks Mo. Abortion Rules
The state was requiring that doctors who perform abortions have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals and that clinics meet hospital-like standards for outpatient surgery. Outlets report on other news from Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin as well.
‘I Need Medicine For This Pain’: The Landmines Of Treating Someone Addicted To Opioids
There’s no definitive guidance for doctors on what to do when their patient is someone who is in recovery from an opioid addiction, but also in need of pain relief. In other public health news: antidepressants, mysterious diseases, antibiotic-resistant infections, stress in kids and sexual enhancement pills.
Protein Found In Umbilical Cord Could Hold Key To Rejuvenating Memory Center In Brain
In a study, cold blood improved the performance of aged mice as they engaged in memory and learning tasks, such as maze-running and fear-conditioning exercises.
In Ambitious Health Data Project, Researchers Happily Trade ‘Moonshots’ For Day-To-Day Drudgery
Verily Life Sciences, formerly Google Life Sciences, is launching its initiative to collect information on 10,000 volunteers to create a baseline of health for the population. But, despite the scope of the project, those running it say they have their feet firmly planted on the ground and in reality.
Upset By Insurers’ Guidelines To Try Cheaper Drugs First, Doctors Issue Recommendations
The American Society of Clinical Oncology have one message to insurers: Put patients, not cost, first.
Oregon Lawmakers Seeking Budget Cuts Weigh Proposal To End Medicaid Expansion
The state is facing a $1.6 billion deficit and dropping the Medicaid expansion could save $256 million over two years. The hospital industry is fighting the proposal and the governor has called it “unacceptable.” News outlets also report on other Medicaid news in Alabama, Mississippi and Michigan.
Miners Who Helped Carry Trump To Victory Terrified As Threat Of Losing Benefits Looms
The president often spoke about miners during his campaign, but as the deadline to renew benefits for them nears, he’s remained quiet.
Pharma, Big Tobacco Opened Up Wallets For Trump’s Inauguration
The industries, which are often the focus of federal scrutiny, ponied up millions for the new president’s inauguration festivities.
Program Allowing Veterans To Seek Care Outside VA Health System Extended
President Donald Trump signed the extension of the Veterans Choice Act on Wednesday. There won’t be much noticeable change from the action, but a new bill dubbed “Choice 2.0” is slated to be introduced to Congress in the fall.
Preliminary Filings From Insurers Give Hint Of Things To Come For ACA Marketplaces
As deadlines loom for announcing 2018 plans, all eyes are on which insurers will stay in the exchanges. But, with the fate of some key subsidies still up in the air and possibly tied to the spending bill, the future is just as uncertain for the companies themselves.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
Editorial writers across the country contemplate different aspects of how Republicans continue to mull repealing and replacing Obamacare and how some states are continuing to consider and act on the Medicaid expansion.
Perspectives: Pharma Desperately Needs Some Sunshine In Its Life
Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.
While Drugmakers Lick Wounds From Public Outrage Over Prices, One Company Remains Defiant
News outlets report on stories related to pharmaceutical pricing.
Outlets report on news from Arizona, Florida, Michigan, New Hampshire, Louisiana, California, Georgia and Tennessee.
City In Minnesota May Become First In State To Raise Tobacco Age To 21
The Edina City Council may pass the ordinance in its May meeting. Media outlets report on tobacco regulations out of California, Kansas and Iowa, as well.
