CMS Sets A 2.48% Medicare Advantage Payment Rate Increase For 2027
CMS originally proposed a 0.09% rate increase but bumped it up following industry pushback. Other Trump administration news is on TrumpRx, ARPA-H, the immigration crisis, and more.
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RSV Shots For Infants, Toddlers Urged As Virus Shows Few Signs Of Abating
Respiratory syncytial virus peaked late, and the test positivity rate is higher than normal for this time of year. Because of that, health officials have extended the immunization period through April.
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Man’s Death Triggers Lawsuit Alleging Connecticut Hospital Ran ‘Tele-ICU’
A patient was complaining of abdominal pain when he was admitted to the Bridgeport Hospital ICU the day before he died. The family's lawyers contend that a lack of onsite physicians slowed down intervention and made it difficult to communicate the severity of his symptoms, leading to his death. Yale New Haven Health, which owns the hospital, said it was unable to comment on pending litigation.
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As More Treatment Centers Close, Mich. Kids In Crisis Sent Out Of State
According to a recent Department of Health and Human Services report, 152 youths in Michigan's direct-placement program were living in out-of-state facilities as of September, with some placed as far away as Arizona and Hawaii.
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Colorado Bill Would Shield So-Called Orphan Drugs From Pricing Caps
The measure is facing pushback because it has the potential to ensnare FDA-approved medications prescribed for common conditions that also are used to treat rare diseases. Plus, news on Medicaid cuts and conversion therapy.
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Penicillin Allergy Testing Can Now Be Done As Part Of Routine Hospital Care
An international study found that about 95% of people labeled as allergic to penicillin were misdiagnosed as children or have grown out of the allergy. A smartphone app assesses patients' risk, and those deemed to have a low-risk penicillin allergy can be offered a direct oral challenge — a penicillin antibiotic — and observed for a possible reaction.
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First Edition: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Studying Autism And Alzheimer’s Together May Unlock New Treatments
Although more study needs to be done, an analysis shows that people with autism are 2.6 times more likely to be diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, and some studies point to a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease. Plus, scientists now believe that longevity is ruled by both genes and environment equally.
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Viewpoints: For Rural Communities, Rural Health Program Could Be Their Downfall; HRT Is About Living Better
Opinion writers tackle these public health topics.
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Elevance Says Its Controversial Fine For OON Referrals Will Soon Apply To NY
The insurer's policy to penalize hospitals that send patients to out-of-network providers has been introduced in 11 other states. In New York, with a few exceptions, hospitals’ pay could be cut by 7.5% if the insurer's members are directed elsewhere for care.
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White House Budget Would Cut HHS Funding By 12.5%, Move 340B To CMS
The proposed budget includes cuts to several other agencies, including a $5 billion cut for the National Institutes of Health, which Stat reports Congress is unlikely to support.
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Trump Admin Shifts Focus Of Title X From Contraception To Conception
The White House released the budget changes for the program, which provides reproductive and sexual health care for millions of low-income Americans. These changes would go into effect when the clinics are due to reapply for funding in January 2027.
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HHS Has A Strategy For Reinstalling RFK Jr.’s Preferred Vaccine Advisers
After a judge last month invalidated the makeup and recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a backer of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. floated the idea of broadening the range of expertise outlined in the committee's charter, a change that could allow Kennedy to argue that his appointed panelists are now qualified.
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Midwest Food Pantry Network Shutters, Affecting 300,000 Families
Ruby’s Pantry served families at 87 locations across Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Meanwhile, Colorado has banned arrests based solely on the results of colorimetric drug tests, which are inexpensive and fast but can lead to false positives.
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First Edition: Monday, April 6, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: Subscription Pricing Could Expand HIV Drug Access; Make Nursing Home Inspections Unpredictable
Opinion writers delve into these public health topics.
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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. Today's selections are on aging, radiation, mental health, and more.
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HHS To Examine Health Effects Of Tiny Plastic Particles That Leach Into Water
A goal of the program is to find a way to remove microplastics from the human body. The announcement of the $144 million program was made in tandem with an EPA declaration that microplastics, along with pharmaceuticals, will be added to the contaminant candidate list.
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Cicada, The Newest Covid Variant, Is Spreading Mostly Among Children 3-15
An analysis of data from New York City indicates that kids are about five times more likely to be infected by this variant compared with others, CNN reported. Cicada has been detected in 25 states.
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After 2 Years Of Talks, Allina Health, Doctors Union Reach Tentative Deal
Allina providers unionized in 2023 and have been in negotiations since February 2024. Allina Health is headquartered in Minneapolis. Plus: More people with chronic or unexplainable illnesses are turning to AI for help.
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