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Florida Poised To Ban Fluoride In Public Water, Following Utah’s Lead

April 30, 2025 Morning Briefing

The chemical additive has been used to prevent tooth decay. The bill, which passed the state House on Tuesday, awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature. Other news is about PBM regulations, sick leave, life expectancy trends, and more.

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Texas Senate Votes Unanimously To Clarify Abortion Ban Exceptions

April 30, 2025 Morning Briefing

The bill now heads to the Texas House for approval. At the same time, the Texas Senate is cracking down on abortion pills. Other states making abortion news include North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.

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Morning Briefing for Wednesday, April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025 Morning Briefing

FDA Rethinking Fall Covid Shots; Scientists Told To Halt Bird Flu Forum

April 30, 2025 Morning Briefing

FDA Chief Dr. Marty Makary said Tuesday that he’d “like to see some good data” on the vaccines before deciding whether to approve a new version later this year. Plus: Reuters reports that the CDC told the National Academy of Sciences to cancel a workshop on how to prevent human bird flu infections.

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Federal Spending Grew Even As DOGE Axed Agencies, Culled Health Sector

April 30, 2025 Morning Briefing

According to the nonpartisan Penn Wharton Budget Model, which tracks weekly Treasury data, total spending rose by 6.3%, or $156 billion, since Donald Trump took office, compared to the first four months of 2024, Politico reported.

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Supreme Court Sides With HHS Over Medicare Reimbursement Calculation

April 30, 2025 Morning Briefing

Roll Call reports that the 7-2 decision rejects an effort by hospitals for higher pay for serving low-income patients. Other Medicare and Medicaid news is on prior authorizations, Medicaid cuts, and more.

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First Edition: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025 Morning Briefing

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

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Fast Action From Bystanders Can Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival. Many Don’t Know What To Do.

By Michelle Andrews April 30, 2025 KFF Health News Original

In 9 of 10 cases, a person in cardiac arrest will die because help doesn’t arrive quickly enough. With CPR and, possibly, a shock from an automated external defibrillator, survival odds double. But Americans lack confidence and know-how to handle these interventions.

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The Patient Expected a Free Checkup. The Bill Was $1,430.

By Samantha Liss and Lauren Sausser April 30, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Carmen Aiken of Chicago thought their medical appointment would be covered because the Affordable Care Act requires insurers to pay for a long list of preventive services. But after the appointment, Aiken received a bill for more than $1,400.

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Trump Restores Title X Funding for Two Anti-Abortion States — While Wiping It Out Elsewhere

By Rachana Pradhan April 30, 2025 KFF Health News Original

The Biden administration shut off federal family planning grants to Tennessee and Oklahoma after the states directed clinics not to provide abortion counseling. The Trump administration restored the money, claiming two lawsuits were settled. They weren’t.

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La rapidez de acción de los transeúntes puede mejorar la supervivencia tras un paro cardíaco. Pero muchos no saben qué hacer.

By Michelle Andrews April 30, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Según la Asociación Americana del Corazón, en Estados Unidos ocurren más de 350.000 paros cardíacos cada año fuera del ámbito hospitalario.

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Viewpoints: How Will The Supreme Court Rule On Preventive Care?; Real Reasons Behind Lower US Birth Rates

April 29, 2025 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers tackle these public health topics.

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Feds Fire Every Contributor Working On National Climate Assessment; EPA To Set PFAS Limits On Companies

April 29, 2025 Morning Briefing

The climate review is required by Congress and was expected to be released in 2028. Plus: The EPA said Monday it will limit the amount of “forever chemicals” that can be discharged into water.

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With Congress’ Approval, Bill Banning Revenge Porn Is Sent To The President

April 29, 2025 Morning Briefing

The Take It Down Act would make it a crime to post real or AI-generated intimate images or videos online without the subject’s consent and would require platforms to remove the items. President Trump is expected to sign the bipartisan measure, which has the support of leading tech companies.

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Researchers Find That 1 Dose Of HPV Vaccine Is Just As Effective As 2

April 29, 2025 Morning Briefing

The data, which suggest that one shot helps prevent cancer, came from a clinical trial run by the National Cancer Institute. Also in vaccine news: a tuberculosis vaccine trial; vaccine policy at the FDA; and more.

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Patients Struggle To Afford GLP-1s As Access To Compounded Versions Fades

April 29, 2025 Morning Briefing

Simultaneously, a new Tebra survey found that 36% of GLP-1 users are microdosing, with 38% of those people citing the desire to save money.

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Third-Party Data Breach Hits Ascension Health Patients In 5 States

April 29, 2025 Morning Briefing

Ascension announced Monday that a former vendor who had access to patients’ information was hacked, potentially exposing the health data of people in Alabama, Michigan, Indiana, Tennessee, and Texas. Separately, health insurer Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has suffered a data breach.

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Law Requiring Parents Be Notified Of Minors’ Abortions Blocked In Nevada

April 29, 2025 Morning Briefing

The law was set to be reinstated Wednesday but has been temporarily blocked by U.S. District Judge Anne Traum to allow Planned Parenthood time to challenge it. They have until Friday to file an appeal.

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7.2 Million Americans Now Suffer With Alzheimer’s

April 29, 2025 Morning Briefing

This is an increase of 300,000 cases from a year ago. At the same time, NIH funding cuts will stall research and harm Alzheimer’s patients, USA TODAY reported. In other Alzheimer’s news, improved diagnostic testing has up to 91% accuracy; new research shows it’s common for patients with Alzheimer’s to also have biomarkers for dementia; and more.

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April 29, 2025 Morning Briefing

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