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Morning Briefing for Monday, January 29, 2024

January 29, 2024 Morning Briefing

After Years Of Silence On Opioid Crisis, US And China To Hold Talks This Week

January 29, 2024 Morning Briefing

The Washington Post says the meetings that begin Tuesday in Beijing are a critical step forward since November, when China opened lines of communication on the topic.

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First Edition: Jan. 29, 2024

January 29, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

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Records Show Publix Opioid Sales Grew Even as Addiction Crisis Prompted Other Chains’ Pullback

By Ian Hodgson, Tampa Bay Times and Christopher O’Donnell, Tampa Bay Times January 29, 2024 KFF Health News Original

As national prescription drug distributors and pharmacies restricted the flow of oxycodone and other painkillers in response to the growing opioid crisis, Florida’s most popular grocery store ramped up its sales and distribution of the highly addictive drugs, according to a Tampa Bay Times analysis of federal data.

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Readers Weigh Downsides of Medicare Advantage and Stick Up for Mary Lou Retton

January 29, 2024 KFF Health News Original

KFF Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.

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How Fringe Anti-Science Views Infiltrated Mainstream Politics — And What It Means in 2024

By Amy Maxmen January 29, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Opposition to vaccines and other public health measures backed by science has become politically charged. That makes dangerous misinformation much harder to fight.

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Health Care Experts Worry Over Sale Of US Helium Stockpile

January 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

Health supply chain experts worry over Thursday’s sale by the U.S. government of the Federal Helium Reserve. The rare gas is critical for making MRI machines work. Also in the news: what to know about ordering medication from overseas; C. diff risks from antibiotics and reflux drugs; more.

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Real-World Impact Of HPV Vaccine Shown In Cervical Cancer Study

January 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

A new study out of Scotland, dubbed historic for its impact, showed that there were no cervical cancer cases for women born between 1988 and 1996 who were fully vaccinated against HPV when young. Meanwhile, in the U.S. a study shows cervical cancer deaths rising in low-income populations.

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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

January 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week’s selections include stories on Obamacare, organ donation, vitamins, diphtheria, expensive toilets, and more.

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Viewpoints: Why Do We Know So Little About Long Covid?; Biden Was Right About Obamacare

January 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers tackle long covid, “Bidencare,” affordability of health care, and more.

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During Alabama Nitrogen Execution, Prisoner Struggled For 2 Minutes

January 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

The execution of Kenneth Smith put the U.S. at the forefront of a debate on the death penalty, the AP says. The controversial nitrogen gas method saw Smith appear to make seizure-like movements and struggle against his restraints. Also in the news: syphilis, drug price gouging, and more.

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Morning Briefing for Friday, January 26, 2024

January 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

Assisted living facilities, drug shortages and costs, health industry money woes, Medicare, measles, long covid, and more are in the news.

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Bankruptcies Soared Among Health Care Companies Last Year

January 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

News outlets round up a host of stories on the financial pressures currently facing health care systems, hospitals, Medicare insurance providers, and pharmacy giants.

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CDC Warns Health Providers To Watch For Measles Cases

January 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

An increased number of measles cases imported from abroad have triggered the CDC’s new warning. In the U.K. a measles outbreak has seen 216 cases in one region alone since October—in 2022 there were just 53. Separately, research shows covid during pregnancy can cause health issues in babies.

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Senators Propose Medicare Hospital Incentives To Relieve Drug Shortages

January 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

The Senate Finance Committee released a paper Thursday that floats multiple legislative proposals for fixing the current national crisis over prescription drug shortages, including bonuses to hospitals that take steps to fend off shortfalls. Separately, Sen. Elizabeth Warren is urging the White House to take steps to tackle Medicare Advantage overpayments and denials.

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Texas’ Rape Pregnancy Data Show Hollowness Of Governor’s Promise

January 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

The Houston Chronicle says new data of an estimated 26,000 rape-related pregnancies in Texas since it enforced an abortion ban is drawing attention to Gov. Greg Abbott’s vow to “eliminate rape.” In Iowa, a new bill would allow medical providers to refuse any care that violates their beliefs.

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Cardiologists Suggest Health Records Should Note Gender Identity

January 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

Since little is known about unique health challenges LGBTQ+ people face, Stat says, researchers are pushing for health systems to record patients’ sexual orientation and gender identity and expression to boost data collection. Also in the news: Medicare Advantage data transparency issues.

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Snapchat Moves To Support Bill Protecting Young Social Media Users

January 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

Snapchat’s owner is publicly supporting the Kids Online Safety Act. Politico says it’s the first big tech platform to do so. Meanwhile, a study has identified social withdrawal as a behavioral risk factor for teen suicide. Separate research found teens from large families may have worse mental health.

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First Edition: Jan. 26, 2024

January 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

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Prescribing Love: Send Us Your Health Policy Valentines

January 26, 2024 KFF Health News Original

We want your sweetest “Health Policy Valentines.” Submissions will be judged by an esteemed panel of experts. We’ll share favorites on our social media channels, and tenderhearted members of our staff will pick the winners, announced on Feb. 14.

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