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Backlash to Affirmative Action Hits Pioneering Maternal Health Program for Black Women

By Ronnie Cohen November 24, 2023 KFF Health News Original

A San Francisco program offers a $1,000-a-month stipend for pregnant Black and Pacific Islander women, part of an effort to address severe racial disparities in maternal health. But conservative groups have sued to shut down the Abundant Birth Project, part of a national backlash against affirmative action in health care.

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1 in 3 People Dropped by Utah Medicaid Left Uninsured, a ‘Concerning’ Sign for Nation

By Phil Galewitz November 22, 2023 KFF Health News Original

About a third of the 130,000 people Utah has dropped from Medicaid this year say they now lack health insurance. It’s a glimpse into the fate of people caught up in Medicaid’s “unwinding.”

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To Balance Roaring Demand, Novo Is Rationing Ozempic Starter Kits

November 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

The drugmaker is rationing the starter kits in Europe and also reducing supplies of another diabetes drug to focus on Ozempic production. Also in the news: Medtronic, Merck, Caraway Therapeutics, Monsanto, Epic Systems, Moderna, and more.

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Report: $800M In Funds For Floridians With Disabilities Are Unspent

November 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

A nonprofit’s investigation found that state and federal matching funds meant for people with lifelong disabilities haven’t been spent over the past two years. Among other news, researchers can again access gun owner data in California; social media access for kids in New Jersey; and more.

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Perspectives: Filling Scripts Annually Can Ease Burden On Pharmacies; Are Generics No Longer Affordable?

November 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

Read recent commentaries about pharmaceutical issues.

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Bacteriocin Is The Latest Weapon In The Fight Against AMR; New Hybrid Drug Proves Effective Against Malaria

November 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

Read recent pharmaceutical developments in KFF Health News’ Prescription Drug Watch roundup.

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Viewpoints: Withholding Your Opinions Is Harmful To Your Health; Where Are All The Infectious Disease Doctors?

November 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers discuss emotional suppression, infectious disease specialists, gun violence and more.

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Researchers: Your Cup Of Joe Might Protect You Against Severe Covid

November 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

Fox News reports on the new study, which suggests that both ground coffee and instant coffee were found to have benefits, as was decaffeinated coffee. Also in the news: income disparities and heart risk; red wine headaches; unnecessary antibiotics; and more.

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Turbulent Moment In AI Industry Comes Amid Concerns Over Health Use

November 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

The tension between lawmakers suggesting cautious approaches and regulation, and AI entrepreneurs who want to expand the use of AI in health care came under the spotlight this week as a leading AI name — OpenAI, behind ChatGPT — fell into leadership turmoil. Lawsuits against UnitedHealth and Cigna concerning AI are also in the news.

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Morning Briefing for Wednesday, November 22, 2023

November 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

Long-term care insurance, covid, abortion law, AI in health care, weight-loss drugs, fentanyl, and much more are in today’s news.

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Covid Deaths Up In A Few States Amid Holiday Caution Signals

November 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

Eight states reported a rise in covid deaths, according to CDC data. And for a second year in a row, it is omicron variants of the virus that are still the predominant strain driving new infections.

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Wilcox Recalls All Flavors Of Ice Cream, Citing Possible Listeria

November 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

The recall notice includes all flavors of Wilcox brand ice cream, yogurt, and ice cream bars, as well as Leonardo’s brand gelato. Other public health news is on applesauce lead poisonings, rural access to dialysis, travel constipation, and more.

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Michigan Governor Signs Reproductive Health Act Codifying Some Abortion Rights

November 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

The new law repeals former regulations targeting abortion providers, but the measure was scaled back amid Democrats’ division over a 24-hour waiting period and Medicaid funding. Other abortion news is reported out of North Dakota, Idaho, Virginia, and elsewhere.

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Biden Seeks China Cooperation, Congressional Funds To Curb Fentanyl

November 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

The White House wants lawmakers to provide more funds to aid efforts to block fentanyl imports into the U.S. President Joe Biden also says that the deal struck with China will require monitoring in order to have an impact.

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First Edition: November 22, 2023

November 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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A Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance

By Jordan Rau November 22, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Deciding when, or whether, to buy long-term care insurance can be complex. Here’s what to know.

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From Hospital to Hospitality: Spin Doctors Brand Getting Sick as an Adventure. It’s Not.

By Elisabeth Rosenthal November 22, 2023 KFF Health News Original

At $1,000 a night for a private room, medical centers are offering fancy food and casting health care as a “journey.” Instead of creature comforts, how about helping us feel better?

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Anti-Abortion Groups Shrug Off Election Losses, Look to Courts, Statehouses for Path Forward

By Rachana Pradhan November 22, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Anti-abortion groups have lost seven consecutive elections on state ballot measures about abortion. They say they’re unfazed and plan to keep focusing on lawmakers and courts to notch wins.

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Watch: A Nation in Transition

November 22, 2023 KFF Health News Original

KFF Health News editor-at-large for public health Céline Gounder discusses how families of transgender youth are uprooting their lives due to anti-trans policies and their ripple effects.

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Why Long-Term Care Insurance Falls Short for So Many 

By Jordan Rau and JoNel Aleccia November 22, 2023 KFF Health News Original

The private insurance market has proved wildly inadequate in providing financial security for millions of older Americans, in part by underestimating how many policyholders would use their coverage.

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