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Deadly Holiday Weekend Of Gun Violence: 4 Days, 11 Mass Shootings

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

Even before the spate of July shootings in Philadelphia, Fort Worth, Baltimore, and elsewhere, the U.S. was on track for the most gun deaths for this point in a year since 2006.

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Worries Over Repercussions As Supreme Court Limits LGBTQ+ Protections

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Supreme Court made a decision that hits LGBTQ+ protections Friday in a case over designing websites for same-sex couples. Politico notes the case may open doors for businesses to discriminate against customers. Meanwhile, in Florida gender-affirming care became harder to access.

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As 2022 Ended, About 1 In 4 Americans Had Avoided Catching Covid

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

News outlets report on fresh CDC data that estimates that almost 1 in 4 people in the U.S. still hadn’t caught covid after three years of the pandemic. But virtually every American over 15 had antibodies, either from the virus or from vaccines. Luckily, data show covid is still trending low.

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White House Effort To Curb Online Health Misinfo Takes A Hit In Court

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction that bars outreach by officials at HHS, CDC, and other federal agencies to social media companies. Two Republican attorney general are suing the Biden administration over such contact, characterizing its efforts to flag or remove misleading or false health posts as “censorship.”

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Part Of North Carolina Abortion Law Blocked, Rest Of 12-Week Ban Takes Effect

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles temporarily temporarily blocked a small portion of the new law that says providers must document the “location of the pregnancy” in the body before an abortion, while allowing the rest of the law to proceed on July 1. Also in the news: morning-after pill vending machines gain popularity.

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First Edition: July 5, 2023

July 5, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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More States Legalize Sales of Unpasteurized Milk, Despite Public Health Warnings

By Tony Leys July 5, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Distrust of public health authorities, who say drinking raw milk is dangerous, fuels demand for unpasteurized milk products, leaders on both sides of the issue say.

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Patients Squeezed in Fight Over Who Gets to Bill for Pricey Infusion Drugs

By Samantha Liss July 5, 2023 KFF Health News Original

To drive down costs, insurers are bypassing hospital system pharmacies and delivering high-priced infusion drugs, including some used in chemotherapy, via third-party pharmacies. Smarting from losing out on billing for those drugs, hospitals and clinics are trying to convince states to limit this practice, known as “white bagging.”

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An Arm and a Leg: Credit Card, Please

By Dan Weissmann July 3, 2023 Podcast

What do you do when a medical provider asks you to provide a credit card upfront? In this episode, we hear advice about your options in this situation.

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Journalists Discuss Floridians Being Dropped From Medicaid and Tips for Telemedicine Visits

July 1, 2023 KFF Health News Original

KFF Health News and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media this week to discuss their stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

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Viewpoints: Supreme Court Decision Threatens Accessible Care For Many In Need; Covid Booster Advice

June 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers delve into these public health topics and more.

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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

June 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week’s selections include stories on abortion, cancer drugs, space travel, ultra-processed food, and more.

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Georgia Begins Controversial Medicaid Expansion With Work Requirements

June 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

AP reports on the beginning of a new phase of Medicaid cover in Georgia, with coverage valid if you go to work or school. Critics say it’s expensive, and will include far fewer people than a full expansion. Meanwhile, the homelessness crisis in California shows signs of getting worse.

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After Texas Enacted Abortion Ban, 10,000 More Babies Were Born

June 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

Research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health evaluated births between April and December 200 and linked the passing of Texas’ restrictive anti-abortion law to 9,799 additional live births. Other reproductive health news is reported from North Carolina, Iowa and elsewhere.

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Walensky: Congress Must Help CDC Be ‘Nimble Agency Of The Future’

June 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

Dr. Rochelle Walensky’s term at the helm of the CDC ends today, after what Stat calls a “bruising” 29 month tenure during covid. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has a Q&A with Walensky, during which she sets out some of the goals and issues the CDC will face next.

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CDC To Start Tracking Cronobacter In Wake Of Contaminated Baby Formula

June 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

The CDC has added the pathogen to the list of infections for which it routinely gathers state and local data. Cronobacter sakazakii was the cause of illness in several babies as well as 2 deaths, and led to massive formula shortages after products were recalled.

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CDC Approves Fall RSV Shots For Americans 60 And Over

June 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

CNN and AP cover a decision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that gives the green light to two RSV shots for older adults, with expectations of fall availability. Meanwhile, new covid variant XBB.1.16 is overtaking XBB.1.15 worldwide, ahead of the arrival of refreshed vaccines.

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Fatalities From Xylazine-Laced Fentanyl Are Soaring

June 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

CNN and Bloomberg report on the dangerous inclusion of the potent sedative in illegal fentanyl pills. The death rate from fentanyl found with xylazine present rose four-fold between January 2019 and June 2022. Also in the news, the complexities of anti-addiction medication and pregnancy.

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More People Are Being Diagnosed With Gender Dysphoria At A Younger Age

June 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

Pink News reports a study showing the average age of gender dysphoria diagnoses has fallen from 31 in 2017 to 26 in 2021. Fox News says the study notes increased acceptance is playing a role. In Georgia, families have filed a lawsuit challenging a trans minor gender care ban due to come into effect.

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FDA Approves Hemophilia Treatment, But It’s One Of The Priciest Drugs Ever

June 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

The gene therapy, called Roctavian, is made by BioMarin Pharmaceutical. It costs $2.9 million and is infused just once. After the treatment, patients “should be free from having to really worry about this disease,” said Dr. Christopher Walsh, who directs Mount Sinai School of Medicine’s hemophilia program.

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