Viewpoints: Covid Scapegoating Left Us Unready For The Next Pandemic; Surgeon General Position Is Unneeded
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Eating Disorder Hospitalizations Fall To Pre-Pandemic Levels
Starting in October 2024, eating disorder-related hospitalizations among 8- to 25-year-olds dropped to about 350 per month, which is on par with the pre-pandemic period. Also: the impact of exercise on Alzheimer's risk; sleep EEGs to predict dementia; and more.
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Congress Will Open Inquiry Into Alleged Hospice Fraud In California
In an announcement Monday, House Republicans alleged "rampant hospice fraud" in Southern California that is costing taxpayers tens of millions of dollars. Other states making news: Minnesota, Nebraska, Florida, North Carolina, Missouri, and more.
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18% Of Deaths Among Hospitalized Kids In US Linked To Sepsis: Study
The study was based on electronic health records and included data from nearly 4 million admissions from 2016 through 2023. Also: Axios looks at how the Trump administration's visa policy may be sidelining possibly thousands of foreign-born doctors.
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Despite Restrictive State Laws, Number Of Abortions In US Remains Consistent
An estimated 1,126,000 people ended pregnancies in 2025, roughly the same number as in 2024, according to a Guttmacher Institute report. More people relied on telemedicine and fewer people were forced to travel to obtain abortions, the report suggests.
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Highly Mutated Covid Strain That’s Lurking In US Could Cause Trouble
The BA.3.2 variant has been detected in wastewater samples from 25 states. The strain is "genetically distinct from the JN.1 lineages that have circulated in the United States since January 2024,” CDC researchers said. The current formulation of the 2025-26 covid vaccine targets the JN.1 subvariants — which means BA.3.2 might have the ability to evade protection from vaccines.
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CMS Ditching Antiquated Fax Machines For Claims-Related Documentation
With the exception of prior authorization, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is shifting to electronic submission standards for attachments and digital signatures. The agency expects to save $781 million annually with the change. Plus, the challenge of finding a new CDC director.
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First Edition: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: As AI In Health Care Increases, So Does Distrust; US Is Unprepared For A Measles Epidemic
Editorial writers discuss these public health topics.
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OB-GYNs Urge More Insurers To Follow UnitedHealthcare’s Lead On Doulas
Some physicians say insurance coverage for doulas should be the norm. UnitedHealthcare was the first major insurer to offer the benefit nationwide, NBC News reported. Studies suggest doulas can reduce the rates of preterm births, cesarean sections, and postpartum depression. Separately, researchers see a link between midwife care and lower childhood vaccination rates.
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Makers Of Lyme Disease Vaccine Say It Has 70% Efficacy, Will Seek FDA’s OK
There are currently no Lyme disease vaccines approved for people; a previous vaccine from 1998 was pulled from the market after reports of adverse events and poor sales, The Washington Post reported. Plus: Leaders of Jehovah’s Witnesses announced Friday that they will allow church members to receive blood transfusions — with one caveat.
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VA Worker Shot At Ga. Clinic Has Died; Gunman Sought Mental Health Consult
The victim was identified as Nicholas “Nic” Crews, 34, a social work case manager who had worked at the Jasper clinic for nearly three years. Crews died at the hospital a day after the March 17 shooting. His widow is 38 weeks pregnant with their third child, Military.com reported.
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Hospitals Offer A Record 44,344 Residency Positions On Match Day
That's a 2.6% increase in positions offered compared with 2025, according to the National Resident Matching Program, though a slightly lower percentage of the offered positions were filled, compared with last year.
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CMS Is Weighing Medicare Advantage As Recipients’ Default Enrollment Path
Individuals could still opt into a different insurance arrangement, according to Medicare Director Chris Klomp. Meanwhile, President Trump's surgeon general nominee is still facing pushback.
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TrumpRx Adds Three More Medicines As Ninth Drugmaker Joins Platform
The discounted drugs from German manufacturer Boehringer Ingelheim are Jentadueto and Jentadueto XR, for Type 2 diabetes, as well as the COPD drug Striverdi Respimat, NBC News reported. Plus, the effects of the Iran war on drug supply chains; a gene-therapy drug shortage; and more.
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First Edition: Monday, March 23, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: IUD Insertion Doesn’t Have To Be Painful; Loophole In No Surprises Act Is Being Exploited
Editorial writers delve into these public health issues.
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Type 1 Diabetes Tied To Higher Dementia Risk As Patients Live Longer
Plus: A study found that higher meat intake was tied to better cognitive outcomes in people with a certain genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease, MedPage Today reported.
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Using A Weight Loss Drug? Get Ready For A Wave Of New Options
About 10 weeks after the FDA approved a groundbreaking weight loss pill, federal regulators are now reviewing a second pill, CNN says. Meanwhile, the FDA says yes to a higher-dose Wegovy shot; results from Eli Lilly's newest medication show it reportedly helped diabetic patients lose more weight than any drug on the market; and Ozempic and Wegovy are going generic in Canada, India, and China.
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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 ICE detention, pacemakers, Candy Land, and more.
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