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Democratic Senators Ask Watchdog Agency To Investigate Georgia’s Medicaid Work Rule

By Andy Miller and Renuka Rayasam and Sam Whitehead December 18, 2024 KFF Health News Original

A group of Democratic senators asked the Government Accountability Office to examine a Georgia program that requires some Medicaid enrollees to work, study, or volunteer 80 hours a month for coverage. They cited KFF Health News’ reporting, which has documented the program’s high costs and low enrollment.

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Viewpoints: An Insider’s View On How Health Insurance Went Astray; Abortion Rights Wins Are Not Enough

December 18, 2024 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers tackle these public health issues.

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In UnitedHealthcare Case, A Charge Of Murder As An Act Of Terrorism

December 18, 2024 Morning Briefing

AP reports that while Luigi Mangione had already been charged with murder in the Dec. 4 killing of Brian Thompson, the terror allegation is new. Gun violence in schools is also in the news.

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Sanofi Is The Latest To Sue HHS Over 340B Drug Discount Model Changes

December 18, 2024 Morning Briefing

The claim was filed Monday, alleging the federal government lacks the authority to stop the company from implementing the proposed rebate model. Other news is on staffing shortages; health claim denial rates; and more.

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Drop In Teen Smoking, Drinking, Seems To Have Stuck — With One Exception

December 18, 2024 Morning Briefing

Teenagers’ use of alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana fell in the early days of the pandemic. A new survey shows many 12th graders haven’t picked them back up, but the use of nicotine pouches is on the rise. Other news is on cannabis regulation and opioid use.

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Vitamin D, Calcium Won’t Prevent Fractures Or Falls, Task Force Says

December 18, 2024 Morning Briefing

Still, health experts on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force say the supplements can be useful for overall bone health. Other health and wellness news is on moderate alcohol use, black plastic utensils, ADHD, depression, and more.

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Experimental Pig Kidney Transplant Recipient In Alabama Is On The Mend

December 18, 2024 Morning Briefing

Prior recipients of pig organs died within two months. The Alabama woman is recovering well. Also: a new drug is tested in Colorado; medical hub expansions; unhoused numbers soar in New Hampshire; and more.

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Morning Briefing for Wednesday, December 18, 2024

December 18, 2024 Morning Briefing

Former Senior Medicare Official To Lead Trump’s HHS Landing Team

December 18, 2024 Morning Briefing

John Brooks was a senior Medicare official during Donald Trump’s last term. In other news on the upcoming Trump administration: ACA may be targeted to provide lower tax cuts; mass deportations and nurse staffing shortages; and more.

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Scientific Journal Retracts Study On Using Hydroxychloroquine For Covid

December 18, 2024 Morning Briefing

The March 2020 study set off a firestorm over the antimalarial drug that continues to this day. The International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents issued a formal withdrawal Tuesday. In other outbreak news: There’s a probable case of H5 bird flu in Delaware.

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Congress Unveils Plan To Pay For Disabled Vets’ Overseas Health Care

December 18, 2024 Morning Briefing

In other news from Capitol Hill: Congress has reached a government funding deal, and Democratic Rep. Angie Craig will become the first female ranking member of the House Agriculture panel.

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RFK Jr. Reportedly Sides With Trump: Abortion Should Be Up To The States

December 18, 2024 Morning Briefing

Republican Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville says Kennedy disclosed this point during their discussion Tuesday. Meanwhile, some deaths caused by abortion bans are not being investigated; a new menopause drug may have serious side effects; and more.

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First Edition: Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024

December 18, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

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Rage Has Long Shadowed American Health Care. It’s Rarely Produced Big Change.

By Noam N. Levey December 18, 2024 KFF Health News Original

The outpouring of anger at health insurers following the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson continues a cycle of rage that dates back decades.

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New Colorado Gun Law Aims To Shore Up Victim Services

By Rae Ellen Bichell December 18, 2024 KFF Health News Original

A new tax on guns and ammunition in Colorado is set to take effect in the spring. Voters approved the tax, with most of the proceeds going to support services for crime victims and other social programs.

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How a Duty To Spend Wisely on Worker Benefits Could Loosen PBMs’ Grip on Drug Prices

By Arthur Allen December 18, 2024 KFF Health News Original

As criticism of pharmacy benefit managers heats up, fear of lawsuits is driving some big employers to drop the “Big Three” PBMs — or force them to change.

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US On Track For Most Executions In A Single Year Since 2018

December 17, 2024 Morning Briefing

If the two executions that are scheduled for this week in Indiana and Oklahoma take place, the total number of deaths by execution will be 25, the highest number since 2018 even though support for the death penalty is at a five-decade low. Other news is from Wyoming, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and California.

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Viewpoints: Is The Era Of PBMs Coming To An End?; Research Is Varied On Efficacy Of Puberty Blockers

December 17, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers discuss these public health topics.

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First Human Receives Kidney From New Kind Of Genetically Modified Pig

December 17, 2024 Morning Briefing

The pig kidney has 10 genetic modifications designed to increase acceptance and control size. Scientists hope that if successful, this procedure can alleviate the shortage of organs available for transplant. Other news involves: AI technology; man-made organisms that ‘mirror life’; and more.

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Morning Briefing for Tuesday, December 17, 2024

December 17, 2024 Morning Briefing

ACA enrollment extended, Trump’s picks for top health jobs, PBMs, opioids, polio vaccine, caregiver bill, gun violence, and more.

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