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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

November 3, 2023 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week’s selections include stories on mental health, diabetes, the opioid crisis, anorexia, and more.

Indiana Supreme Court Reprimands AG For Remarks On Abortion Doctor

November 3, 2023 Morning Briefing

The court found Attorney General Todd Rokita violated lawyer professional conduct rules when he called Dr. Caitlin Bernard, the physician who performed an abortion on a 10 year-old Ohio rape victim, an “abortion activist acting as a doctor.” Rokita then doubled-down on his criticism of Bernard.

Senate Proposes Tackling Risky Fake Pills From Mexican Pharmacies

November 3, 2023 Morning Briefing

If a Senate appropriations proposal is approved, Secretary of State Antony Blinken would have 90 days to draft a report that would reveal, for the first time, key data on overdoses from fake pills sourced in Mexico. Also in the news: drug overdoses in schools; fentanyl deaths in Kansas City; more.

Congressional Panel Suggests How To Lower Ambulance Costs

November 3, 2023 Morning Briefing

The committee’s suggestions include banning surprise bills, limiting patient cost-shares, and making bills easier to understand. Meanwhile, in Minnesota, a new law means hospitals have to check if a patient is eligible for financial help before referring medical debt to collections.

Authorities Say 17 Poisoning Deaths In Pennsylvania Linked To Former Nurse

November 3, 2023 Morning Briefing

A former nursing home worker is reportedly facing more murder charges after being initially accused of killing two patients with doses of insulin. Separately, the American Nurses Association told Congress this week that violence prevention laws could help tackle the nursing staff shortage.

Fewer High Schoolers Vape, But More Middle Schoolers Use Tobacco

November 3, 2023 Morning Briefing

A CDC report released Thursday said 10% of high school students said they had used electronic cigarettes in the past month, down from 14% last year. The report also noted that about 90% of students who vaped said they used flavored products. Among middle school students, the rate of tobacco users increased from 4.5% to 6.6%.

Only Half The Women And Kids Eligible For WIC Got Food Assistance In 2021

November 3, 2023 Morning Briefing

A USDA report finds that only 6.2 million of the eligible 12.1 million people received benefits from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children in 2021. The SNAP program is separately in the news as the new House speaker has been part of the push to overhaul the anti-hunger program.

Morning Briefing for Friday, November 3, 2023

November 3, 2023 Morning Briefing

Medicare pay, medical debt, vaping, hunger, ambulance costs, overdoses, weight loss drugs, and more are in the news. Plus, weekend reads.

CMS Releases Final Rule That Would Cut Doctor And Hospital Pay Next Year

November 3, 2023 Morning Briefing

The final regulation is in line with proposed payment cuts that were published over the summer. Many doctors can expect to see a decrease in their reimbursements, unless Congress steps in. CMS also released another Medicare rule that moves forward with a plan to claw back funds from some hospitals to compensate for 340B overpayments.

First Edition: Nov. 3, 2023

November 3, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

States Reconsider Religious Exemptions for Vaccinations in Child Care

By Matt Volz November 3, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Providers and health care advocates warn a proposed rule change in Montana would jeopardize immunity levels in child care centers and communities. Efforts to change vaccination exemption rules are underway in other states, too.

Medicare Expands the Roster of Available Mental Health Professionals

By Judith Graham November 3, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Medicare is expanding access to mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists come Jan. 1. But the belief that seniors who suffer from mental health problems should just grin and bear it remains a troubling barrier to care.

Biden Pick to Lead Social Security Pledges Action on ‘Heartbreaking’ Clawbacks

By David Hilzenrath and Jodie Fleischer, Cox Media Group November 3, 2023 KFF Health News Original

At a Senate confirmation hearing, former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley said he would address hardships the Social Security agency has caused by demanding money back from beneficiaries.

What the Health? From KFF Health News: For ACA Plans, It’s Time to Shop Around

November 2, 2023 Podcast

It’s Obamacare open enrollment season, which means that, for people who rely on these plans for coverage, it’s time to shop around. With enhanced premium subsidies and cost-sharing assistance, consumers may find savings by switching plans. It is especially important for people who lost their coverage because of the Medicaid unwinding to investigate their options. Many qualify for assistance. Meanwhile, the countdown to Election Day is on, and Ohio’s State Issue 1 is grabbing headlines. The closely watched ballot initiative has become a testing ground for abortion-related messaging, which has been rife with misinformation. This week’s panelists are Mary Agnes Carey of KFF Health News, Jessie Hellmann of CQ Roll Call, Joanne Kenen of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Politico, and Rachana Pradhan of KFF Health News.

Medical Debt Is Disappearing From Americans’ Credit Reports, Lifting Scores

By Noam N. Levey November 2, 2023 KFF Health News Original

As credit rating agencies have removed small unpaid medical bills from consumer credit, scores have gone up, a new study finds.

“Peor de lo que la gente cree”, cambios en Medicaid crean caos en los estados

By Phil Galewitz and Katheryn Houghton and Brett Kelman and Samantha Liss November 2, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Tanto beneficiarios como defensores de pacientes dicen que los funcionarios de Medicaid enviaron formularios de renovación obligatoria a direcciones viejas, calcularon mal los niveles de ingresos e hicieron malas traducciones de los documentos.

Research Roundup: Diabetes; Paxlovid; MIS-C; Healthy Air On Cruise Ships

November 2, 2023 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of health policy studies and briefs.

Viewpoints: Women Deserve To Be Informed Of Birth Control Side Effects; Obesity Drugs Show Multiple Benefits

November 2, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers examine birth control, obesity drugs, CRISPR and more.

The Pandemic Has Faded, But A Survey Shows Vaccine Misinfo Is Still Rife

November 2, 2023 Morning Briefing

The survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania also shows the percentage of Americans who believe approved vaccines are are safe dropped 6 points since April 2021 to 71%. Separately, Moderna posted a quarterly loss, thanks to impacts from unused covid shots.

Lawsuit Raises Energy Drink Safety Questions After Death Of 21-Year-Old

November 2, 2023 Morning Briefing

The lawsuit was filed last week after the death of a 21-year-old who suffered a heart condition. In other news, a new study linked race factors to depression among college students who are minorities at both predominantly white and Black institutions.

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