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Viewpoints: Here’s How We Prepare For The Next Pandemic; Red States Are Seeing The Advantage Of ACA

January 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers tackle pandemic preparedness, ACA expansion, adult ADHD and more.

Democratic Lawmakers In Oregon Backtrack On Drug Decriminalization

January 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

The state had been leading a first-in-nation push for decriminalization of drug use, but now a new bill will re-criminalize possessing small amounts of drugs — it’s a reflection of the fentanyl crisis. Separately, Southwest Airlines will now carry the overdose reversal drug naloxone on flights.

States Are Bargaining For Medicaid Waivers To Divert Cash To Other Needs

January 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

New York recently became the latest state to receive a Section 1115 Demonstration waiver from the federal government, with a goal of narrowing health disparities and reducing long-term spending. Meanwhile, Republican-controlled states are pushing for employment requirements in Medicaid.

New Partnership Aims To Further Instacart’s Health Care Push

January 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

A new partnership between grocery tech firm Instacart and DispatchHealth has a goal of furthering Instacart’s efforts to move into the health care market — via prescribed “food interventions.” Also in the news; Careismatic’s bankruptcy; human longevity research; and more.

FDA Endorses Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide As Medical Device Sterilizer

January 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

Ethylene oxide has long been the go-to for sterilizing medical devices, but the chemical is dangerous and a known carcinogen. Meanwhile, the FDA told several drugmakers that their CAR-T cancer therapy drugs’ boxes should carry a warning that the treatment may add to cancer risks.

Data Suggest Covid Variant JN.1 Is Not More Severe, But Infections Are Surging

January 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

Wastewater testing indicates a new possible wave of covid infections, saying that potentially a third of Americans are expected to be infected by late February. Other covid news covers the Corbevax vaccine; long covid and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome; and more.

Gene Therapy Breakthrough Gives Deaf 11-Year-Old Ability To Hear

January 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

The boy in question was born deaf and had never heard a sound — but after becoming the first person to be treated with gene therapy in the U.S. for congenital deafness, he can hear. In other news: Racism is linked to health risks in minorities; energy drinks are linked to sleep problems; more.

Morning Briefing for Wednesday, January 24, 2024

January 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

The NH primary, Medicaid waivers, abortion pill access, covid variants, the next pandemic, 988 hotline, older drivers, and more.

Justice Department Files Brief To Supreme Court In Mifepristone Appeal

January 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

In the document, the Justice Department is urging the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that would severely restrict access to one of the two drugs used in an medication abortion. The Biden administration also argues that upholding the decision would threaten FDA authority.

Judge Allows ND Abortion Law To Stand That Puts Doctors In Legal Jeopardy

January 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

A North Dakota judge denied a preliminary injunction request from doctors who say that the state’s abortion law allows them to be prosecuted for providing emergency care.

First Edition: Jan. 24, 2024

January 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

Preparing to Hang Up the Car Keys as We Age

By Judith Graham January 24, 2024 KFF Health News Original

As cognitive skills erode with age, driving skills weaken, but an aging driver may not recognize that. Advance directives on driving are one way to handle this challenge.

With Trump Front of Mind, New Hampshire Voters Cite Abortion and Obamacare as Concerns

By Phil Galewitz January 24, 2024 KFF Health News Original

New Hampshire’s primary election was dominated by voters’ feelings about Donald Trump. But health care remains a concern — and for Democrats, preserving abortion access is a priority.

In Los Angeles, Occupational Therapists Tapped to Help Homeless Stay Housed

By Molly Castle Work January 24, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Los Angeles County is deploying a small team of occupational therapists to help newly housed individuals adjust to life indoors. Therapists are trained to recognize disabilities and help with basic living skills, such as hygiene and cleanliness, that can help prevent clients from getting evicted or slipping back onto the streets.

988-Hotline Counselors Air Concerns: More Training Needed to Juggle a Mix of Calls

By Colleen DeGuzman January 24, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Dozens of crisis counselors responded to a survey about their work experiences, painting a picture of uneven training, uncertainty about how long to stay on the line, and different policies on whether to inform a caller when police are on their way.

Medicare Advantage Is Popular, but Some Beneficiaries Feel Buyer’s Remorse

By Sarah Jane Tribble January 23, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Medicare Advantage plans are booming — 30.8 million of the 60 million Americans with Medicare are now enrolled in the private plans rather than the traditional government-run program. But a little-known fact: Once you’re in a Medicare Advantage plan, you may not be able to get out. Traditional Medicare usually requires beneficiaries to pay 20 […]

Viewpoints: New Opioid More Dangerous Than Fentanyl; Are We Making Kids’ Anxiety Worse?

January 23, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers tackle nitazenes, mental health, snake oil cures, and more.

Morning Briefing for Tuesday, January 23, 2024

January 23, 2024 Morning Briefing

Air quality, reproductive health, hospital ratings, unpaid medical bills, cancer, RSV vaccine, fentanyl, and more are in the news.

CDC: More Than 150 Babies, Pregnant Women Have Received Wrong RSV Shot

January 23, 2024 Morning Briefing

Following the release of two new RSV vaccines, the CDC warns of errors in administration of the shots, with some babies and pregnant women receiving the incorrect vaccine. Also in the news, the JN.1 covid variant, coughs that just won’t go away, and more.

Biden Unveils Abortion, Contraception Initiatives On Roe Anniversary

January 23, 2024 Morning Briefing

The Biden administration is aiming to boost reproductive rights with new measures that would expand no-cost contraception under the Affordable Care Act and to better ensure emergency health services for pregnant people. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned on the issue later Tuesday in Virginia.

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