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Start Shopping: Enrollment Begins Nov. 1 for Most Obamacare Insurance Plans

By Julie Appleby October 31, 2023 KFF Health News Original

More than 16 million Americans who buy their own health insurance through state and federal marketplaces have until Jan. 15 to compare prices, change their coverage, or enroll for the first time.

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A black and white cartoon ink drawing shows two young children standing in an abandoned school nurse's office. One child is dressed up as a witch. She is sick and coughing. The other girl is dressed up as her cat, and holds onto her friend with concerned expression. They face an empty chair. A ghost nurse floats behind it, unable to help them.

Medical Debt and Nurse Shortages Haunt Winning Halloween Haikus

October 31, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Entries for our fifth annual Halloween haiku contest left us terrified. Based on a review by our panel of judges, here’s the winner and runners-up — plus the original artwork they inspired.

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An Arm and a Leg: John Green vs. Johnson & Johnson (Part 2)

By Dan Weissmann October 31, 2023 Podcast

The high price of lifesaving tuberculosis drugs makes them inaccessible to many who need them most. On this episode of “An Arm and a Leg,” hear how a decades-long global fight to reform drug patents is helping to lower the cost.

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This Week, Private Insurers Take Over Paying For Covid Drugs

October 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

The transition begins Nov. 1, marking a shift from the government paying for covid treatments to private insurers and drugmakers. Notably, the uninsured and those on Medicare or Medicaid will be able to access Paxlovid for free until the end of 2024. Meanwhile, a new covid variant — HV.1 — is spreading.

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FDA Warns 26 Eye Drop Products Could Cause Dangerous Infections

October 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

People are being urged to stop using the over-the-counter items on the FDA’s list because of the worry that they could lead to vision loss. Among other news, an active tuberculosis case in California; rising cases of strep throat; and worries that STDs, including syphilis, are on the rise, too.

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Effects Of Redistricting Could Have Big Impact On Abortion Vote In Virginia

October 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

Candidates across the state are running in new legislative districts that resulted from the redistricting process, Insider reports. Republicans hope it will strengthen their chances to impose a 15-week abortion ban. Meanwhile, ahead of Ohio’s abortion vote, misinformation is flowing.

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Insurers Push Back On White House Proposal For Mental Health Coverage

October 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

Requirements proposed by the Biden administration aim to reduce out-of-pocket costs for mental health treatment. But insurers say that they would drive up prices instead and that the standards are unrealistic amid a shortage of providers.

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Biden Admin Proposes Changes To Dispute Resolution In No Surprises Act

October 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

The dispute resolution process has been controversial and has been heavily litigated. The new proposal is supposed to increase communication between insurers and providers, and streamline the dispute process. Also in the news: the start of ACA sign-up season; Prospect Medical; and more.

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All Schools Should Carry Naloxone, Train Staff On Its Use: White House

October 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Biden administration is asking all schools to stock opioid overdose reversal drugs and train staff members and students on how to use them. Other news on the opioid crisis is from Kentucky, San Francisco, and elsewhere. The tragic death of actor Matthew Perry, who was candid about his addictions, is also in the news.

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Morning Briefing for Monday, October 30, 2023

October 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

Pharmacy working conditions, gun violence, mental health, covid treatments, naloxone, surprise bills, and more are in the news.

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A Month Ago, Maine Police Tried To Do Mental Health Check On Gunman

October 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

Law enforcement allegedly visited the home of Robert Card in September, but they gave up looking for him after he didn’t turn up. A month before that, Card tried to buy a gun silencer but was refused after disclosing on a form that he had mental health issues.

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Walgreens Staff Plan ‘Pharmageddon’ Walkout To Protest Unsafe Conditions

October 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

A nationwide work stoppage is planned Monday through Wednesday by some pharmacy workers from Walgreens and other drugstore chains, CNBC reports.

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Viewpoints: More Midwives Can Help US Birth Equity; Ozempic Use Has Direct Effect On Junk Food Purchases

October 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers weigh in on birth inequity, Ozempic, mental health, and more.

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First Edition: Oct. 30, 2023

October 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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When That Supposedly Free Annual Physical Generates a Bill

By Julie Appleby October 30, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Completing a routine depression screening questionnaire during an annual checkup is cost-free under federal law. But, as one woman discovered, answering a doctor’s follow-up questions might not be.

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Dads Drive Growth in California’s Paid Family Leave Program

By Phillip Reese October 30, 2023 KFF Health News Original

The number of men in the state taking paid family leave to bond with a new child has risen nearly 20% since the start of the pandemic.

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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

October 27, 2023 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week’s selections include stories on organ donation, hospice, therapy, abortion, and more.

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Viewpoints: Is Your Online Pharmacy Illegal?; Ohio Governor Misleads On Abortion Amendment

October 27, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers tackle illegal pharmacies, abortion, racism in health care, and more.

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Military Suicides Dipped In 2022, Bucking A Worrying Upward Trend

October 27, 2023 Morning Briefing

The pattern, reported by the AP, isn’t particularly simple, however: While overall suicide deaths in the U.S. military are slightly down, reversing a decade-long rise, deaths from suicide were up among active-duty troops. Meanwhile, the Europe-wide salmonella outbreak is linked to chicken and chicken kebab products.

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Shuttered Wastewater Tracking Sites Are Hindering Covid Surge Detection

October 27, 2023 Morning Briefing

Wastewater tracking is an effective way to identify new covid outbreaks, but a quarter of the U.S.’s test sites are indefinitely closed over a contract dispute between a testing company and the CDC. Separately, data show that just 2% of children have received updated covid shots.

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