Research Roundup: Alzheimer’s; Cancer; Covid; Gain Of Function
September 14, 2023
Morning Briefing
Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of health policy studies and briefs.
Viewpoints: One Opioid Treatment Not As Safe As Previously Thought; Doctors Are Not OK
September 14, 2023
Morning Briefing
Editorial writers delve into a opioid misuse treatment, doctors’ mental health, “medical assistance in dying,” and more.
Rollout Of Electronic Health Records At VA Won’t Restart Until Next Summer
September 14, 2023
Morning Briefing
Problems beset the rollout over “patient health and safety and frustration among users,” Military.com explains. But it’s now going to take longer than expected to restart the process. Also: NBC News reports on a survey showing how common anti-Asian racism is in medicine; plus pharmaceutical industry news.
After 2 Deaths, A Desperate Effort In India To Stop Outbreak Of Nipah Virus
September 14, 2023
Morning Briefing
Nipah virus is a “rare and often deadly disease,” CNN notes, and India Today reports it can be transmitted from animals to humans. Reuters explains how experts have spread out across the southern state of Kerala to collect samples from bats and fruit trees in an effort to track the virus.
Fear Of Getting Pregnant Post-Roe Makes Some Plan To Forgo Kids
September 14, 2023
Morning Briefing
The end of Roe v. Wade is having a “chilling effect on pregnancy,” with a new survey showing how poor or unavailable medical care is dramatically impacting people’s life choices. Other reproductive health news is on Planned Parenthood layoffs, Republican plans to fund so-called “crisis pregnancy centers,” and more.
Fentanyl-Stimulant Mix Leading To New Phase In Overdose Crisis
September 14, 2023
Morning Briefing
The proportion of overdoses linked to a mix of fentanyl and a stimulant has risen over fiftyfold from 2010 to 2021, NBC News reports, driving a “fourth wave” of the overdose epidemic. Axios, meanwhile, covers dramatic regional differences in the illicit use of xylazine mixed with fentanyl.
Rubio Bill Targets ‘Gender Ideology’ In Hospitals, Agencies Across The States
September 14, 2023
Morning Briefing
Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, 52, finds modern ideas about gender identity so “deeply disturbing” that he worries they’ve begun to “infiltrate” the U.S. health care system. His new bill would ban government agencies and hospitals with federal funding from enforcing “radical gender ideology.”
HHS And Regeneron Strike Deal That Limits Price On Anti-Covid Drug
September 14, 2023
Morning Briefing
Stat reports that the deal clause is the first time the Biden administration has directly used its leverage to challenge drugmakers’ list prices. Other drug pricing news relates to Medicare, insulin caps, and tuberculosis.
Possible Government Shutdown Would Be Big Hit To Health Care System
September 14, 2023
Morning Briefing
The looming chance of a government shutdown highlights risks of putting “large swathes of the healthcare system into limbo,” Modern Healthcare reports. Issues as diverse as DSH payments, HIV prevention, medical education, and more may impacted by the political imbroglio.
Morning Briefing for Thursday, September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023
Morning Briefing
Covid vaccines, abortion law, telehealth, drug pricing, the impact of a government shutdown, overdoses, EHRs, and more are in the news.
DeSantis Admin Advises Against New Covid Shots For Floridians Under 65
September 14, 2023
Morning Briefing
In contradiction of federal guidelines that recommend the new covid booster shots to all ages over 6 months, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his surgeon general are telling their residents that only people 65 and older should get the updated vaccine.
First Edition: Sept. 14, 2023
September 14, 2023
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Abortion Bans Fuel a Rise in High-Risk Patients Heading to Illinois Hospitals
By Kristen Schorsch, WBEZ Chicago
September 14, 2023
KFF Health News Original
High-risk patients from states that heavily restrict abortion are coming to hospitals in states such as Illinois that protect abortion rights. The journey can mean more medical risks and higher bills.
As More Patients Email Doctors, Health Systems Start Charging Fees
By Harris Meyer
September 14, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Doctors say billing for email consultations reduces message volume and gives them more free time. The increasingly prevalent practice has also raised fears about negative impacts to patient care.
Pacientes reciben facturas por enviarles correos electrónicos a sus médicos
By Harris Meyer
September 14, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Con un fuerte aumento de los mensajes de correo electrónico durante la pandemia de covid, un número creciente de sistemas de salud han empezado a cobrar a los pacientes cuando los médicos y otros profesionales clínicos responden a sus mensajes.
Dr. Google conoce a Dr. ChatGPT: la inteligencia artificial empieza a impactar en la salud
By Andrew Leonard
September 14, 2023
KFF Health News Original
La sintaxis fluida, el tono de autoridad y la destreza de la IA generativa han atraído a todos los sectores de la sociedad, y algunos comparan su impacto futuro con el de la propia Internet.
Por qué los CDC recomiendan el nuevo refuerzo contra covid para todos
By Arthur Allen
September 13, 2023
KFF Health News Original
El Comité Asesor sobre Prácticas de Inmunización de los CDC votó 13-1 a favor de la moción después de meses de debate sobre si limitar los refuerzos a grupos de alto riesgo.
Perspectives: PEPFAR Under Threat And Must Be Saved, Says Former President Who Created It
September 13, 2023
Morning Briefing
Read recent commentaries about pharmaceutical issues.
Viewpoints: Should You Get A Preventative MRI?; AI Is Missing The Small Data When Used In Health Care
September 13, 2023
Morning Briefing
Editorial writers examine full-body MRIs, AI in health care, childhood obesity, and more.