If Your Child Has Eczema, Be Ready For More Allergies Later: Study
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
A new study finds that when young children are affected by eczema, they may be more likely to develop other allergies like hay fever over time, in what’s dubbed an “allergic march.” Among other research news, the future of smart diagnostic tattoos, safety of postpartum depression drugs, and more.
Salmonella Linked To Ground Beef Sends 6 To Hospital In 4 States
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
Media outlets report on news from the CDC concerning salmonella cases linked to ground beef across four states: at least 16 people have fallen ill, and 6 have been hospitalized. Meanwhile, West Nile virus infected the first person in Colorado this year, and has been found in California mosquitos.
Morning Briefing for Wednesday, July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
Mental health parity, online safety for kids, hospital billing, medical records privacy, heat-related illnesses, and more are in the news.
High Cost Drives A Third Of Rural Americans To Skip Medical Care
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
News outlets cover new data showing the impact of high health care costs on rural Americans. Axios reports high costs are driving more Americans overseas in search of affordable fertility treatments. Also in industry news: 911 centers are understaffed, Biogen to slash 1,000 jobs, and more.
‘Pass It’: Biden Wants Movement On Kids Online Safety, Privacy Bills
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
A Senate committee is due to vote this week on measures to require better online protections for children. President Joe Biden says he’s pushed for action on the issue for over 2 years: “Pass it, pass it, pass it.” Other news from the Biden administration and Congress is on Medicare, hospital billing practices, health care “poison pills” in the spending bills, and more.
Trans Patients Sue Hospital That Gave Their Medical Data To Tennessee’s AG
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
Two transgender patients are accusing Vanderbilt University Medical Center in a lawsuit of violating their privacy over records sent to the attorney general. The AG’s office is reported as saying the records were needed to look into medical billing fraud.
Biden Aims At ‘True Mental Health Parity,’ Targets Insurers
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
News outlets report on “sweeping mental health changes” proposed by the Biden administration, pressing insurers to cover mental health to the same level as physical health. During the announcement President Joe Biden drew parallels between breaking an arm and needing mental care: “It’s health.”
Heat-Related Deaths And Illnesses Rising, CDC Data Shows
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
NPR compares regional data on heat-related health over the last 5 years. As the heat wave continues in some areas and expands to others, news outlets report on how government and community groups are trying to keep people safe.
Ohio Abortion Ballot Measure Clears Threshold For November Vote
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
State officials certified Tuesday that backers of a proposal to establish a right to abortion in the Ohio Constitution submitted enough valid signatures to put the measure on the November ballot. An Aug. 8 special election will decide if such a ballot measure must get 60% of votes to pass.
First Edition: July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Pain Clinic Chain to Pay $11.4M to Settle Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Claims
By Don Thompson
July 26, 2023
KFF Health News Original
The owner of one of California’s largest chains of pain management clinics has agreed to pay California, Oregon, and the federal government to settle Medicare and Medi-Cal fraud allegations.
A Year With 988: What Worked? What Challenges Lie Ahead?
By Colleen DeGuzman
July 26, 2023
KFF Health News Original
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a national hotline, reached its first-year milestone this month.
Trans Advocates Say Florida Consent Forms Are Inaccurate, Transphobic
July 25, 2023
Morning Briefing
New Florida Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine consent forms required for access to gender affirming care are inaccurate, intentionally vague, and have transphobic language, critics say. Meanwhile, in California Republicans push to end a tax on health savings accounts.
Pfizer Warns Some Drug Supplies May Be Affected By Tornado Strike
July 25, 2023
Morning Briefing
Though the tornado that hit the company’s plant in North Carolina last week mainly affected warehousing, some drug supplies — including lidocaine, morphine, and fentanyl injectables — may be disrupted. Also in health industry news: a huge deal with Roche, new investments in blood testing tech, and more.
Researchers Link Adult Depression To Higher Dementia Risk Later
July 25, 2023
Morning Briefing
News outlets cover a new study that suggests a depression diagnosis in adulthood could more than double your risk of developing dementia in older age. Meanwhile, Stat covers the race to develop ways to detect Alzheimer’s earlier. Also in the news: aspirin, alcohol addiction, gene therapy, and more.
Poll Finds Majority Support Universal Background Checks For Gun Owners
July 25, 2023
Morning Briefing
A survey finds that 86% of American adults support Congress mandating background checks for all firearms sales and transfers. A majority also support gun license test-taking and an assault weapons ban. Meanwhile, a new study reports that Black Americans are more likely to be mass shooting victims.
Abortion Politics Fuel Messaging Ahead Of Ohio’s August Ballot Measure Vote
July 25, 2023
Morning Briefing
Next month’s vote that could make it harder for initiatives to make Ohio ballots is entwined with abortion politics. And a new survey finds that such a measure on abortion rights would be supported by voters. Meanwhile, another survey shows shifting national attitudes on state abortion laws.
Lawmakers Urge Federal Worker Protections During Extreme Heat
July 25, 2023
Morning Briefing
Over 100 congressional Democrats are urging President Joe Biden to task OSHA with establishing stronger heat safety regulations for people who work both indoors and outside as the nation wrestles with record heat. Separately, new research links heat and pollution to higher heart attack risks.
Morning Briefing for Tuesday, July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023
Morning Briefing
Weight loss drugs, covid deaths, abortion on the ballot, heat safety rules, gun violence, medical supplies, and more are in the news.