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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Expect To Pay 7% More For Health Care Next Year

June 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

A projection from PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Health Research Institute says higher expenses are playing a part in the rise of health care costs. Among other health industry news: insurance claim denials, and hope that an AI system can detect early signs of dementia from someone’s speech.

7th Person Dies From Fungal Meningitis Linked To Mexican Clinics

June 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

The CDC is urging people who could have a potential fungal infection to undergo testing immediately, since the disease progresses quickly, The Washington Post said. Other news is on malaria, cryptosporidiosis, gun violence, and more.

Morning Briefing for Friday, June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

Medical schools, RSV shots, privacy, maternal health, pathogen tracking, heat and smoke dangers, fentanyl, and more are in the news.

Millions In US Suffering Through Wildfire Smoke, Heat Wave, Or Both

June 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

Forecasters say neither problem is expected to significantly improve anytime soon. Health experts warn that heat is a “silent killer” and causes more deaths than any other weather event, including tornadoes and flooding.

Medical Schools Brace For Fallout From Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling

June 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn affirmative action is forecasted to make it more difficult to foster diversity at medical and nursing schools that could help increase representation of all races among doctors in the U.S.

Need to Get Plan B or an HIV Test Online? Facebook May Know About It

By Darius Tahir and Simon Fondrie-Teitler, The Markup Illustration by Oona Zenda June 30, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Twelve of the largest drugstores in the U.S. sent shoppers’ sensitive health information to Facebook or other platforms, according to an investigation by The Markup and KFF Health News.

First Edition: June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

A New Law Is Supposed to Protect Pregnant Workers — But What If We Don’t Know How?

By Gina Jiménez June 30, 2023 KFF Health News Original

During pregnancy, workers often face hazardous circumstances, including breathing toxic chemicals. On June 27, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act began requiring employers to provide “reasonable accommodations.” But the new law has a big hole: Not nearly enough is known about which chemical exposures are dangerous for pregnant workers.

As Low-Nicotine Cigarettes Hit the Market, Anti-Smoking Groups Press for Wider Standard

By Don Thompson June 30, 2023 KFF Health News Original

The first FDA-authorized cigarettes with 95% less nicotine than traditional smokes will go on sale in California, Florida, and Texas starting in early July. Anti-smoking groups oppose greenlighting just one plant biotech’s products and instead urge federal regulators to set a low-nicotine standard for the entire industry.

Dental Device Investigation

June 29, 2023 Page

Featured Articles CBS Video Gallery Diagram of the AGGA Device Impact of the Investigation Credits Reporters Brett KelmanAnna Werner, CBS News Digital Producers David HicksLydia ZurawEric HarkleroadOona Tempest Editors John HillkirkKelly JohnsonTerry ByrneGabe Brison-Trezise

What the Health? From KFF Health News: A Year Without Roe

June 29, 2023 Podcast

It’s been a year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and, with it, the nationwide right to abortion. The decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization set off widespread uncertainty in government and the courts about the legality or illegality of the procedure. But the decision has had other consequences too, including affecting where health professionals choose to locate. In this special episode of KFF Health News’ “What the Health?” Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Shefali Luthra of The 19th, and Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call join KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews KFF’s Alina Salganicoff about the organization’s research and other work on women’s health policy over the past year.

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