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Trash Incinerators Disproportionately Harm Black and Hispanic People

By Daniel Chang December 23, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Across the country, trash incinerators disproportionately overburden majority-Black and -Hispanic communities. Though the number of incinerators has declined nationwide since the 1980s, Florida offers financial incentives to waste management companies that expand existing facilities or build new ones.

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An Arm and a Leg: Revisiting ‘Christmas In July’

By Dan Weissmann December 23, 2024 Podcast

From the archives of “An Arm and a Leg”: a family tragedy, a 40-year tradition, and a million dollars in medical debt erased.

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Two men walk through an underground tunnel made of concrete. They face the photographer and shine a flashlight in front of them as they walk.

Caseworkers Coax Homeless People out of Las Vegas’ Tunnels for Treatment

By Angela Hart December 23, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Street medicine providers and homeless outreach workers who travel into Las Vegas’ drainage tunnels have noticed an uptick in the number of people living underground, and it can be difficult to persuade them to come aboveground for medicine and treatment.

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Journalists Wrap Up 2024 With Topics From Trump 2.0 to Frustration With Health Industry

December 21, 2024 KFF Health News Original

KFF Health News staff made the rounds on national and local media in the last two weeks to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

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In Settling Fraud Case, New York Medicare Advantage Insurer, CEO Will Pay up to $100M

By Fred Schulte December 20, 2024 KFF Health News Original

A whistleblower suit alleged a health insurer bilked Medicare by exaggerating how sick patients were.

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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

December 20, 2024 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. Today’s selections are on syphilis, medical sexism, euthanasia, the year’s best public health books, and more.

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Viewpoints: If Congress Doesn’t Act, ACA Will Soon Become Unaffordable

December 20, 2024 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers discuss these public health issues.

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During Covid, Vaccine Injury Claims Rose, But Reimbursements Were Low

December 20, 2024 Morning Briefing

A GAO report finds that while less than 3% of injury claims were eligible for compensation. Half of the claims related to the covid vaccine, but the majority of the money paid out was for flu vaccine claims. Also in the news, a deep-dive into outsized medical bills; and more.

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Fast-Growing Outbreak Of Bird Flu Hits Nation’s Largest Milk Producer

December 20, 2024 Morning Briefing

California’s dairy industry has been clobbered in recent months by a rampant outbreak of bird flu among its cattle, leading to recalls of raw milk and a state of emergency being called by the governor. Meanwhile, the first human case has been identified in Wisconsin. Other news reports on covid, norovirus, and more.

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How Many Women Are Dying Under Abortion Bans? States Aren’t Tracking, CDC Isn’t Pushing

December 20, 2024 Morning Briefing

ProPublica reports that the CDC and NIH have underdelivered on pledges to measure maternal deaths and long-term injuries in states with abortion bans. Texas’ decision not to review such deaths in the first two years of its state’s near-total ban is being challenged by some House members. Meanwhile, a new report finds that hospitals are providing minimal guidance to doctors.

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House Rejects Trump-Favored Spending Deal That Stripped Out Health Measures

December 20, 2024 Morning Briefing

Lawmakers must now come up with a Plan C after a version of a stopgap spending bill – that had the seal of approval of incoming President Donald Trump after he scuttled the first version of a deal – was voted down 174-235 Thursday night. The deadline toward a government shutdown is tonight.

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FDA Confirms Shortage Over For Lilly’s Weight Loss Drugs; Copies Must Come Off Market

December 20, 2024 Morning Briefing

A lawsuit forced the FDA to reassess its ruling on the availability of tirzepatide, the active ingredient in the popular drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound from Eli Lilly. As a result, the agency also told pharmacies and online companies selling off-brand copies of those drugs that they must come off the market.

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What Are ‘Healthy’ Foods? New Rules Say What Items Can Carry That Claim

December 20, 2024 Morning Briefing

According to updated FDA guidelines, a product qualifies for a “healthy” claim on food labels if it has certain amounts of at least one of the food groups: dairy, grains, fruits, vegetables and protein. Other news examines: veteran suicides, painkillers, product recalls, and more.

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Ascension Alerting 5.6M Patients, Staff Of Data Breach

December 20, 2024 Morning Briefing

The cyberattack happened earlier this year, the company disclosed. Other industry news comes from CVS, Gilead, Ionis, and more.

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FDA Approves ARC-EX Device For Non-Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation

December 20, 2024 Morning Briefing

Meanwhile, synthetic gel aids in recovery after spinal surgery; Pittsburgh researchers create helper robots for people with ALS; a study finds nerve stimulation is effective against treatment-resistant depression; and more.

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Morning Briefing for Friday, December 20, 2024

December 20, 2024 Morning Briefing

Bird flu, health price transparency, the shutdown countdown, maternal mortality, vaccines, “healthy” food. and more. Plus, weekend reads

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First Edition: Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

December 20, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

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Employers Press Congress To Cement Health Price Transparency Before Trump’s Return

By Julie Appleby December 20, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Donald Trump’s first administration advanced rules forcing hospitals and insurers to reveal prices for medical services. Employers don’t want to risk backtracking during Trump’s second administration.

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Readers Offer ‘Solo Agers’ Support and Reflect on Ancestors

December 20, 2024 KFF Health News Original

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

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‘Bill of the Month’: The Series That Dissects and Slashes Medical Bills

By Elisabeth Rosenthal December 20, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Since 2018, readers and listeners sent KFF Health News-NPR’s “Bill of the Month” thousands of questionable bills. Our crowdsourced investigation paved the way for landmark legislation and highlighted cost-saving strategies for all patients.

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