Report: $800M In Funds For Floridians With Disabilities Are Unspent
November 22, 2023
Morning Briefing
A nonprofit’s investigation found that state and federal matching funds meant for people with lifelong disabilities haven’t been spent over the past two years. Among other news, researchers can again access gun owner data in California; social media access for kids in New Jersey; and more.
Bacteriocin Is The Latest Weapon In The Fight Against AMR; New Hybrid Drug Proves Effective Against Malaria
November 22, 2023
Morning Briefing
Read recent pharmaceutical developments in KFF Health News’ Prescription Drug Watch roundup.
Viewpoints: Withholding Your Opinions Is Harmful To Your Health; Where Are All The Infectious Disease Doctors?
November 22, 2023
Morning Briefing
Editorial writers discuss emotional suppression, infectious disease specialists, gun violence and more.
Morning Briefing for Wednesday, November 22, 2023
November 22, 2023
Morning Briefing
Long-term care insurance, covid, abortion law, AI in health care, weight-loss drugs, fentanyl, and much more are in today’s news.
Covid Deaths Up In A Few States Amid Holiday Caution Signals
November 22, 2023
Morning Briefing
Eight states reported a rise in covid deaths, according to CDC data. And for a second year in a row, it is omicron variants of the virus that are still the predominant strain driving new infections.
Michigan Governor Signs Reproductive Health Act Codifying Some Abortion Rights
November 22, 2023
Morning Briefing
The new law repeals former regulations targeting abortion providers, but the measure was scaled back amid Democrats’ division over a 24-hour waiting period and Medicaid funding. Other abortion news is reported out of North Dakota, Idaho, Virginia, and elsewhere.
Biden Seeks China Cooperation, Congressional Funds To Curb Fentanyl
November 22, 2023
Morning Briefing
The White House wants lawmakers to provide more funds to aid efforts to block fentanyl imports into the U.S. President Joe Biden also says that the deal struck with China will require monitoring in order to have an impact.
Wilcox Recalls All Flavors Of Ice Cream, Citing Possible Listeria
November 22, 2023
Morning Briefing
The recall notice includes all flavors of Wilcox brand ice cream, yogurt, and ice cream bars, as well as Leonardo’s brand gelato. Other public health news is on applesauce lead poisonings, rural access to dialysis, travel constipation, and more.
First Edition: November 22, 2023
November 22, 2023
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
A Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance
By Jordan Rau
November 22, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Deciding when, or whether, to buy long-term care insurance can be complex. Here’s what to know.
From Hospital to Hospitality: Spin Doctors Brand Getting Sick as an Adventure. It’s Not.
By Elisabeth Rosenthal
November 22, 2023
KFF Health News Original
At $1,000 a night for a private room, medical centers are offering fancy food and casting health care as a “journey.” Instead of creature comforts, how about helping us feel better?
Why Long-Term Care Insurance Falls Short for So Many
By Jordan Rau and JoNel Aleccia
November 22, 2023
KFF Health News Original
The private insurance market has proved wildly inadequate in providing financial security for millions of older Americans, in part by underestimating how many policyholders would use their coverage.
Anti-Abortion Groups Shrug Off Election Losses, Look to Courts, Statehouses for Path Forward
By Rachana Pradhan
November 22, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Anti-abortion groups have lost seven consecutive elections on state ballot measures about abortion. They say they’re unfazed and plan to keep focusing on lawmakers and courts to notch wins.
Watch: A Nation in Transition
November 22, 2023
KFF Health News Original
KFF Health News editor-at-large for public health Céline Gounder discusses how families of transgender youth are uprooting their lives due to anti-trans policies and their ripple effects.
Overpayment Outrage
November 21, 2023
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Featured Stories Featured Video “Overpayment Outrage” is a collaboration between KFF Health News and Cox Media Group TV stations. Response to Our Reporting Share Your Story Do you have an experience with Social Security overpayments you’d like to share? Click below to contact our reporting team. Justina Worrell’s aunt and caregiver Addie Arnold, who took […]
Nikki Haley (And Her Opponents) Struggle With a Vaccine Message
By Darius Tahir
November 21, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley portrays herself as a voice of reason in the Republican Party. “Let’s find consensus,” she said about abortion during the first GOP primary debate. “Let’s treat this like a respectful issue.” It’s talk like that — and strong polling in a hypothetical matchup against President Biden — that has […]
WHO Says No Hospital In Gaza Is Able To Deliver Critical Care
November 21, 2023
Morning Briefing
As fighting continues, the World Health Organization said Monday that none of the 36 hospitals in Gaza are working at a level to deliver critical trauma care or perform surgery. Amid the aftermath of conflict around the largest hospital, new attacks on a second hospital have caused controversy.
Trump Releases Doctor’s Letter Saying He Is In ‘Excellent’ Health
November 21, 2023
Morning Briefing
Dr. Bruce Aronwaldt’s one-page report — made public by Donald Trump on his potential election rival Joe Biden’s 81st birthday — does not provide any data from an exam or lab tests but says that the former president has lost weight due to “improved diet” and daily exercise.
Health Care Providers Indirectly Hit By Medicare Advantage Star Rating Slips
November 21, 2023
Morning Briefing
The argument runs thus: Declining ratings prompt insurers to seek cost savings that then impact health providers. Separately, worries emerge that new nursing home ownership transparency rules may lead to private equity exits. Also in the news: cybersecurity, ADHD drugs, and more.