Connecticut Gov. Faces Pushback Over Medicaid ‘Managed Care’ Possibility
July 25, 2024
Morning Briefing
Gov. Ned Lamont, a Democrat, is reportedly facing pushback after exploring the idea of switching the state Medicaid program back to a model that some legislators say increased costs and reduced access. Also in the news: Michigan Gov. Whitmer outlaws gay, trans “panic” defenses; heat protections in California; and more.
Research Roundup: Physician PTSD; Hospital Infections; Progeria; More
July 25, 2024
Morning Briefing
Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of health policy studies and briefs.
Different Takes: Kamala Harris Has Kids, No Matter The Political Hot Takes
July 25, 2024
Morning Briefing
Editorial writers discuss these issues and others.
Morning Briefing for Thursday, July 25, 2024
July 25, 2024
Morning Briefing
Hospital oversight, extreme heat, ACA, infant mortality, Harris’ focus on a care expansions, bird flu, HIV shot, and more are in the news.
Harris Indicates She’ll Push For Thwarted ‘Care Economy’ Expansions
July 25, 2024
Morning Briefing
The Washington Post covers language in two speeches by Vice President Kamala Harris that indicate she’ll push for legislation to expand paid family leave, housing assistance, child care and eldercare — Biden “care economy” initiatives that failed to pass because of political resistance.
Biden Says He’ll Work On Supreme Court Reforms During Last Months In Office
July 25, 2024
Morning Briefing
President Joe Biden delivered a national speech Wednesday night outlining his priorities for the remainder of his presidency. He called for changes to the Supreme Court, which in its current form is reshaping many policy areas including health care.
US Infant Mortality Rates Grew 3% in 2022
July 25, 2024
Morning Briefing
News outlets were conflicted on whether it was a trend, but experts agreed it was a cause for concern. Also in the news: A federal appeals court has ruled that a group of Republican-led states does not have legal standing to get a court to impose restrictions on mifepristone.
Spread Of Bird Flu Might Be ‘Really Difficult To Control,’ Experts Find
July 25, 2024
Morning Briefing
Although the risk of human-to-human transmission is considered low, studies of H5N1 reveal the virus can spread in multiple ways across species. They also question whether cow milk plays a big role in the spread. Meanwhile, 22 states and the District of Columbia are considered to be covid hot spots.
Study Finds Twice-Yearly Shot 100% Effective At Blocking HIV
July 25, 2024
Morning Briefing
In a study of 5,000 young women and girls in Africa, none of the patients who received the shots contracted HIV. NPR notes the trial generated controversy at the AIDS 2024 conference and prompted an expert group to recommend halting the blind trial and giving the lenacapavir drug to all participants.
Worldwide Tech Outage Blamed On Software Bug Sent To Users’ Devices
July 25, 2024
Morning Briefing
After identifying what caused the shutdown, CrowdStrike is revising its protocol for rolling out updates. Also in the news: the mining of patient data, and the questionable use of medical codes.
Critics Question Health Care Impact Of Nurse Practitioners
July 25, 2024
Morning Briefing
Bloomberg examines the nurse practitioner boom, with a focus on how these types of health care staff members and their training are affecting the quality of health care.
First Edition: July 25, 2024
July 25, 2024
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Montana Looks To Become Latest State To Boost Nonprofit Hospital Oversight
By Katheryn Houghton
July 25, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Montana’s proposal to increase oversight is part of a national trend by states to ensure nonprofit hospitals act as charitable organizations as they claim tax-exempt status. But the state has yet to set standards for how much the hospitals must do.
California Speeds Up Indoor Heat Protections Amid Sweltering Summer Weather
By Samantha Young
July 24, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Indoor workers who toil in hot jobsites in California gain immediate protection from this summer’s extreme heat. The state’s worker safety chief announced finalized rules Wednesday, capping a years-long push by workers.
En medio de un verano abrasador, California acelera protecciones contra el calor extremo en interiores
By Samantha Young
July 24, 2024
KFF Health News Original
California ha tenido estándares para proteger a los trabajadores al aire libre del calor desde 2005, pero el estado anunció el miércoles 24 de julio que ya había acelerado la revisión de un conjunto de reglas para los trabajadores en interiores.
Oregon Senator Proposes Criminal Charges and Fines for Rogue Obamacare Agents
By Julie Appleby
July 24, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden introduced legislation intended to curb a growing problem in which consumers, without their consent, are enrolled in Affordable Care Act plans or their coverage is switched.
Planned Parenthood’s Push to Get Voters to the Polls
By Molly Castle Work
July 24, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Planned Parenthood’s political and advocacy organizations will use a more than $40 million war chest to blitz GOP officeholders and candidates in an effort to flip the House and maintain Democratic control of the Senate and presidency. The plan is to focus on the records of Republicans who have repeatedly voted against access to abortion, contraceptives, in vitro fertilization or gender-affirming […]
Army Rebukes Maine Shooter’s Superiors For Ignoring Health Concerns
July 24, 2024
Morning Briefing
The disciplinary action against Sgt. 1st Class Robert Card’s superiors prevents them from advancing in their careers, Military.com reports. The investigation into the shooting rampage also revealed a civilian psychiatric hospital tried to have Card committed.
FDA’s Medical Device Chief To Leave Agency; Hospitals Struggling With Blood Culture Bottle Shortage
July 24, 2024
Morning Briefing
Read recent pharmaceutical developments in KFF Health News’ Prescription Drug Watch roundup.