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Watch: Older Americans Say They Feel Stuck in Medicare Advantage Plans

By Sarah Jane Tribble January 22, 2024 KFF Health News Original

You’ve probably seen advertising about Medicare Advantage plans. KFF Health News’ Sarah Jane Tribble explains the pros and cons of this insurance option as enrollment in these plans increases.

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What the Health Care Sector Was Selling at the J.P. Morgan Confab

By Molly Castle Work and Arthur Allen January 22, 2024 KFF Health News Original

When bankers and investors flocked to San Francisco for the largest gathering of health care industry investors, the buzz was all about artificial intelligence, the next hit weight-loss drug, and new opportunities to make money through nonprofit hospitals.

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Líderes comunitarios alarmados por el aumento de la tasa de suicidios en hispanos

By Andy Miller and Molly Castle Work January 22, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Incluso niños hispanos en edad escolar han intentado hacerse daño o han expresado pensamientos suicidas, indican investigaciones.

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Journalist Talks Distribution of Opioid Funds — And the Companies Angling for a Piece

January 20, 2024 KFF Health News Original

KFF Health News senior correspondent Aneri Pattani made the rounds on national and local media in the last two weeks to discuss the opioid settlement funds flowing to state and local governments and her reporting on the topic. Here’s a collection of her appearances.

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Montana’s Effort to Expand Religious Exemptions to Vaccines Prompts Political Standoff

By Matt Volz January 19, 2024 KFF Health News Original

The dispute between state lawmakers and health department officials could delay a broader package of child care licensing changes until 2025.

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Climate Change Raises Pressure on Biden To Keep Workers Cooler

By Samantha Young January 19, 2024 KFF Health News Original

With climate change posing rising threats to human health, the Biden administration is drafting federal rules to protect construction crews, warehouse workers, delivery drivers and the rest of America’s workforce from extreme heat. The regulatory effort has been years in the making, and its fate is far from certain. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]

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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

January 19, 2024 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week’s selections include stories on women’s health, mental health, “forever chemicals,” potatoes, and more.

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Viewpoints: New Options Are Needed In The War On Antibiotic Resistance; Loneliness Has A Negative Impact

January 19, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers discuss antibiotic resistance, American loneliness, educating kids about fentanyl, and more.

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CMS Is Testing New Community-Based Mental Health Service Model

January 19, 2024 Morning Briefing

The goal of the new behavioral health services system is to boost access and quality. Meanwhile in New Jersey, a new law lifts one barrier for providing online therapy in hopes of aiding the mental health crisis. Serious police failures during the Uvalde mass shooting are also in the news.

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Biden-Harris Election Campaign Will Champion Abortion Rights

January 19, 2024 Morning Briefing

President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign will highlight abortion rights in the lead up to the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade case, and warn that a Republican-led White House could try to enforce a national abortion ban.

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To Tackle Financial Distress, Hospitals, Health Systems Are Turning To Mergers

January 19, 2024 Morning Briefing

Modern Healthcare looks into the phenomenon of rising health care mergers and acquisitions being driven by financial pressures on health providers in the aftermath of the pandemic. Separately, Stateline explains how private equity-backed hospitals can see cutbacks and closures.

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Insurance Marketplace Sign-Ups In Missouri Are Up 35% Over Last Year

January 19, 2024 Morning Briefing

Data on the record enrollments come from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Similarly, a record number of Marylanders signed up for coverage through the Maryland Health Connection, and ACA sign-ups during open enrollment in Connecticut are also at record highs.

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Researchers Find Protein Clues In Blood Samples Of Long Covid Sufferers

January 19, 2024 Morning Briefing

The causes of long covid are proving elusive, but a possible breakthrough may have come via research into the changed mix of proteins in the blood of people who have long covid. A Senate HELP hearing heard patients and experts talking about the illness this week.

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Another Study Finds Zika Virus Could Be Used To Treat Cancer

January 19, 2024 Morning Briefing

Researchers found that the deadly virus can be successfully used to tackle cancerous tissue in mice, and, stunningly, the treatment had very highly efficacy, and required just one injection. Separately, research into Zika infections in people found that reinfection is actually possible.

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Morning Briefing for Friday, January 19, 2024

January 19, 2024 Morning Briefing

Hospital bills, drug prices hiked, stopgap funding, long covid, mental health services, and more are in the news. Plus, your weekend reads.

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Congress Passes Stopgap Bill That Funds Health Agencies Until March

January 19, 2024 Morning Briefing

Funding for federal health care programs was extended until March 1 or March 8 by the temporary spending measure passed by the House and Senate Thursday, including HHS, FDA, VA, community health centers, special diabetes programs, some medical education programs, and more.

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Drugmakers Raise Retail Prices On 775 Drugs Like Ozempic, Xolair, Shingrix

January 19, 2024 Morning Briefing

Drugs and vaccines for weight loss, asthma, shingles, heart disease, osteoporosis, and other conditions were among the medications for which prices will be hiked the most. The price of a handful of drugs will be dropped including some insulin products and antidepressants.

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First Edition: Jan. 19, 2024

January 19, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

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Insurance Doesn’t Always Cover Hearing Aids for Kids

By Colleen DeGuzman January 19, 2024 KFF Health News Original

California’s governor vetoed a bill extending insurance coverage for kids with hearing loss, but most states now require it.

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In This Oklahoma Town, Most Everyone Knows Someone Who’s Been Sued by the Hospital

By Mitchell Black and Noam N. Levey January 19, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Hospitals nationwide face growing scrutiny over how they secure payment from patients, but at one community hospital, the debt collection machine has been quietly humming along for decades.

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