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Worries Over Another Legionnaires’ Disease Cluster In New Jersey

August 10, 2023 Morning Briefing

NJ.com says the state Health Department is investigating cases among nine residents in Passaic and Bergen counties, where another cluster was detected last winter. Also: Washington State reported a second case of tick-borne anaplasmosis, and a woman in Dallas died from West Nile virus.

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Ohio Vote Reinforces Democrats’ Embrace Of Abortion Rights, GOP Unease

August 10, 2023 Morning Briefing

Politico says the victory for abortion rights supporters in the recent Ohio vote is pushing some Republicans to press for a move away from the strictest anti-abortion policies. And The Washington Post says Democrats are now “eyeing new opportunities” to enshrine abortion rights.

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Brief Periods Of Moving Quickly Daily Linked To Lower Cancer Risks

August 10, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Washington Post covers startling results from a new study that found short bursts of energetic, simple activities, like rushing to catch a bus, could lower risks of developing at least 13 types of cancer. But, according to other research, if you’re a woman who wants to lower your liver cancer risk, avoid sugary drinks.

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Facing Huge Demand, Wegovy’s Maker Will Restrict Supplies For Months

August 10, 2023 Morning Briefing

Novo Nordisk’s restrictions of U.S. starter dose supplies will stay in place for the coming financial quarters, with soaring demand to blame. Separately, a study suggests that half of all prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy could come from telehealth providers.

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Regular Use Of Common Acid Reflux Drug Linked With Dementia Risks

August 10, 2023 Morning Briefing

Proton pump inhibitors, when used for more than four years, could lead to a much higher risk for developing dementia, a report in USA Today says. Separate research links a loss of the sense of smell with warnings of future Alzheimer’s disease. Also: a new blood test to predict Alzheimer’s risk.

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Morning Briefing for Thursday, August 10, 2023

August 10, 2023 Morning Briefing

Abortion laws, Medicaid, vets’ disability filings, violence against health workers, hospital pricing, opioids, and more are in the news.

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VA Site Overwhelmed By Volume Of Vets Filing Claims For Disability Benefits

August 10, 2023 Morning Briefing

Some veterans and survivors encountered error messages when filing PACT Act claims on the Veterans Affairs website. Wednesday was the deadline for applying for retroactive benefits for illness due to toxic-substance exposure during military service.

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HHS Launches National Tracking Tool For Heat-Related Illness

August 10, 2023 Morning Briefing

The online dashboard, run in partnership with the NHTSA, aims to ensure that medical aid is reaching people who need it the most during heat emergencies. Other climate news is on the wildfire in Hawaii, how heat affects birth control, and more.

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Study: Hospitals Charge Commercial Insurance Double That Of Medicare Advantage Plans

August 10, 2023 Morning Briefing

An analysis of published hospital pricing and insurer payment data finds that commercial insurance payers were charged more than 2 times that of Medicare Advantage. The gap was even larger for surgical procedures.

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US Health Care Workers Suffer More Nonfatal Assaults Than Police Do

August 10, 2023 Morning Briefing

In an inversion of what one may think of as rational, rising assaults and shootings of U.S. health care workers now mean hospitals and clinics are among the most dangerous places to work, Axios reports. Also in the news: an expansion of Amazon’s One Medical; AI helping 911 operators; and more.

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First Edition: Aug. 10, 2023

August 10, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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Voters Rejected an Anti-Abortion Measure. State GOP Lawmakers Passed a Similar Bill Anyway.

By Mike Dennison August 10, 2023 KFF Health News Original

The new Montana law contains a couple of significant differences from the measure voters rebuffed last fall.

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Lost Medicaid Health Coverage? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Samantha Liss August 10, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Patient advocates are tackling the “overwhelming task” of connecting people with health insurance as millions lose coverage due to the end of pandemic protections on Medicaid eligibility.

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Medi-Cal Covers Gender-Transition Treatment, but Getting It Isn’t Easy

By Bernard J. Wolfson August 10, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Pasha Wrangell has faced delays getting gender-affirming care because of red tape and limited providers. Over more than two years, Wrangell has received only about half the total electrolysis sessions recommended. Wrangell’s insurer through Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, acknowledges the shortage of practitioners.

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August 9, 2023 Page

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Air Pollution Tied To Rise In Antibiotic Resistance; Tylenol Lawsuits Continue

August 9, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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Perspectives: Insurers Need To Cover Weight-Loss Drugs; Zuranolone Is A Step Forward In PPD Care

August 9, 2023 Morning Briefing

Read recent commentaries about pharmaceutical issues.

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Different Takes: After Defeating Issue 1, Ohio Prepares To Take On Abortion Rights

August 9, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers discuss the latest on reproductive rights.

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