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Red States Eye More Medicaid Work Rules Under A Second Trump Term

February 20, 2024 Morning Briefing

Politico reports that some states’ Republican officials are already laying the groundwork for new Medicaid requirements that they would expect a new Trump administration to approve. Other federal health policy news reports on weight-loss drug coverage under the ACA, SNAP application errors, and ACO accreditation.

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First Edition: Feb. 20, 2024

February 20, 2024 Morning Briefing

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.

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In California, Faceoff Between Major Insurer and Health System Shows Hazards of Consolidation

By Annie Sciacca February 19, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Even as Anthem Blue Cross and University of California Health announced a contract agreement this month, analysts say patients are increasingly at risk of being affected by such disputes.

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The Powerful Constraints on Medical Care in Catholic Hospitals Across America

By Rachana Pradhan and Hannah Recht February 17, 2024 KFF Health News Original

The expansion of Catholic hospitals nationwide leaves patients at the mercy of the church’s religious directives, which are often at odds with accepted medical standards.

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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

February 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week’s selections include stories on AI, space research, Puerto Rico, cannabis, and more.

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Viewpoints: US Must Revamp How It Treats Substance Use Disorder; Why Are Medications Missing Allergy Info?

February 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers tackle addiction treatment, allergy labels, age discrimination, and more.

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Number Of Young Americans Using Wegovy For Weight Loss Rises Rapidly

February 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

In other pharmaceutical news, a new study suggests a link between erectile dysfunction meds like Viagra and a reduction in the risk of Alzheimer’s disease—though some doubt is expressed about the data. Also: a new synthetic molecule may beat drug-resistant bacteria.

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Hearing Loss From Loud Noises Might Be Tied To Excess Zinc In The Inner Ear

February 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

A new study may have revealed a biological cause for some adults’ hearing loss. Also in the news, smoking drugs is now linked to more overdose deaths than injected drugs; rising Lyme disease reports; and more.

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Justice Department Reports 187 Federal Prisoners Died By Suicide Over 8 Years

February 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

NPR highlights words from the Justice Department’s inspector general who said the deaths were from “numerous operational and management deficiencies.” Separate research shows that doulas improve health outcomes for pregnant women with Medicaid.

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Morning Briefing for Friday, February 16, 2024

February 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

Drug prices, abortion pills, covid boosters, weight-loss medicines, hearing loss, and more are in the news. Plus, weekend reads.

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Abortion Medications Prescribed By Telehealth Are Safe, Effective: Study

February 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

Researchers examined the records of 6,000 patients who were prescribed abortion pills via telehealth and received them from a mail-order pharmacy. Of the people who took the medication, 99.7% of the abortions were not followed by any serious adverse events.

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Over Half Of Health Workers Say Racial Discrimination Against Patients Is A Major Problem

February 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

In a survey of U.S. health workers, 47% said they have personally witnessed racism or discrimination against patients. That number is higher among Black and Latino health care professionals.

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Public Health Crisis: Secret List Reveals The Top Sellers Of Guns Used In Crimes

February 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

Stores connected to mass shootings appear on the list, including Bass Pro Shops in Denver, which sold a Glock handgun and a Remington shotgun involved in the mass shooting at an Aurora movie theater in 2012 that left 12 dead. As USA Today reported, the list is seen as a warning to the shops that criminals are targeting them for gun trafficking and straw purchasing.

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CDC Considers Recommending A Spring Covid Booster For Some

February 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

People at risk of severe complications from a covid infection may be recommended to get yet another covid shot in the coming months. Meanwhile Americans’ falling confidence in vaccines was the subject of a House hearing, though some in the room even used the time to spread covid misinformation.

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First Edition: Feb. 16, 2024

February 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations. Note to readers: KFF Health News’ First Edition will not be published Monday, Feb. 19, in celebration of the Presidents Day holiday. See you Tuesday!

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Southern Lawmakers Rethink Long-Standing Opposition to Medicaid Expansion

By Daniel Chang and Andy Miller February 16, 2024 KFF Health News Original

While many Republican state lawmakers remain firmly against Medicaid expansion, some key leaders in holdout states are showing a willingness to reconsider. Public opinion, financial incentives, and widening health care needs make resistance harder.

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Patients See First Savings From Biden’s Drug Price Push, as Pharma Lines Up Its Lawyers

By Arthur Allen February 16, 2024 KFF Health News Original

A restructuring of the Medicare drug benefit has wiped out big drug bills for people who need expensive medicines. But the legal battle over drug negotiations means uncertainty over long-term savings.

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What the Health? From KFF Health News: Biden Wins Early Court Test for Medicare Drug Negotiations

February 15, 2024 Podcast

A federal district court judge dismissed a lawsuit attempting to invalidate the Biden administration’s Medicare prescription-drug price negotiation program. But the suit turned on a technicality, and several more court challenges are in the pipeline. Meanwhile, health policy pops up in Super Bowl ads, as Congress approaches yet another funding deadline. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Lauren Weber of The Washington Post, and Rachel Cohrs of Stat join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week they think you should read, too.

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States Get in on the Prior Authorization Crackdown

By Bram Sable-Smith February 15, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Last month, my colleague Lauren Sausser told you about the Biden administration’s crackdown on insurance plans’ prior authorization policies, with new rules for certain health plans participating in federal programs such as Medicare Advantage or the Affordable Care Act marketplace. States are getting in on the action, too. Prior authorization, sometimes called pre-certification, requires patients […]

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Research Roundup: Antibiotic Overuse; Heart Disease; Covid; Alzheimer’s

February 15, 2024 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.

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