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Obesity Is Becoming More Common Across The Nation: CDC

September 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

News outlets report on new data from the CDC showing that last year 22 states had at least 35% of adults with obesity, up from 19 states in 2021 — and a dramatic change from ten years ago when no state had an adult obesity rate reaching 35%. The 19th covers weight discrimination in health care.

FTC Sues Anesthesia Group Over Alleged Anticompetitiveness

September 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

Media outlets cover the antitrust lawsuit filed Thursday, explaining how it targets a large private equity-backed doctors’ group that operates anesthesia practices in several states that allegedly created a monopoly by buying up nearly every large anesthesia practice in Texas, and more.

Contentious Primary Care Bill Advances Out Of Senate Health Committee

September 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted 14-7 to advance legislation that provides critical funding for community health centers and aims to increase access to primary care doctors and nurses. In drafting the bill, Chair Bernie Sanders circumvented the panel’s Republican leader, Sen. Bill Cassidy, setting up a clash between them during Thursday’s proceedings.

Appeals Court Considers If State Insurance Plans Must Cover Gender Care

September 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in cases Thursday involving the coverage of gender-affirming care by North Carolina’s state employee health plan and gender-affirming surgery by West Virginia Medicaid. Meanwhile, some providers are limiting gender-affirming care even when legal.

Canceled Appointments, Surprise Price Tickets: Covid Shot Rollout Hits Snags

September 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

News outlets report on the obstacles people are encountering while trying to get the latest covid vaccines — including insurance coverage, appointment, and distribution issues. Meanwhile, amid rising cases, a Gallup poll says 3 in 10 Americans think the covid pandemic is worsening again.

California AG Sues Anti-Abortion Clinics Promoting Abortion ‘Reversal’

September 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s targets are two operators of “crisis pregnancy centers.” The case alleges they are making fraudulent claims by advertising an unproven, potentially risky protocol to reverse medication abortions. Other abortion news is from Ohio, North Carolina, and elsewhere.

Medicaid To Be Reinstated For Nearly 500,000 People Mistakenly Removed

September 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

Now 29 states and D.C. are scrambling to fix a computer system error that improperly evaluated people’s Medicaid eligibility, CMS announced Thursday. The glitch led to nearly 500,000 people, including many children, losing their insurance coverage.

Biden Administration Moves To Block Medical Debt From Credit Reports

September 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

With an estimated 20% of U.S. households carrying some form of medical debt, the CFPB proposed new rules Thursday that aim to keep unpaid medical bills from negatively impacting consumers’ credit scores.

Morning Briefing for Friday, September 22, 2023

September 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

Medical debt initiative, Medicaid enrollment error, covid vaccine snags, primary care legislation, rising obesity, and more are in the news.

First Edition: Sept. 22, 2023

September 22, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

When You Think About Your Health, Don’t Forget Your Eyes

By Bernard J. Wolfson September 22, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Americans think losing their eyesight would be one of the worst possible health outcomes, yet millions lack a fundamental understanding of eye health.

Biden Administration to Ban Medical Debt From Americans’ Credit Scores

By Noam N. Levey September 21, 2023 KFF Health News Original

The White House said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will develop new regulations that would prevent unpaid medical bills from being counted on credit reports.

What the Health? From KFF Health News: Countdown to Shutdown

September 21, 2023 Podcast

Congress appears to be careening toward a government shutdown, as a small band of House conservatives vow to block any funding for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1 unless they win deeper cuts to health and other domestic programs. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump continues to roil the GOP presidential primary field, this time with comments about abortion. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Rachel Cohrs of Stat, and Tami Luhby of CNN join KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also, for “extra credit,” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week they think you should read, too.

Research Roundup: Food Allergy Prediction; Covid; Syphillis

September 21, 2023 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.

Viewpoints: Why Is The Same Party Responsible For PEPFAR Now Trying To Eliminate It?

September 21, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers delve into PEPFAR, the consequences of overturning Roe, and covid boosters and misinformation.

Biggest Health Care Cost Rise In 10 Years To Hit US Employers Next Year

September 21, 2023 Morning Briefing

Reuters, covering a forecast of the “largest increase in health insurance costs in a decade,” notes that workers may be somewhat spared from the effects thanks to the tight labor market. Among other news, a group of PBMs launched Transparency-Rx, a lobbying coalition concerning prescription drug costs.

105,000 Dropped From Medicaid Rolls In Florida During August

September 21, 2023 Morning Briefing

Over 105,000 people were removed from Medicaid rolls in Florida, according to data posted on the state Agency for Health Care Administration website. Meanwhile, in California: Accidental overdoses rose in August in San Francisco; Bay Area air quality suffers from wildfire smoke. Plus, news from across the states.

Researchers See Benefits Of Breathing Exercises For Long Covid Recovery

September 21, 2023 Morning Briefing

A meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open points to the benefits of breathing exercises and physical training for people trying to recover from long covid. Meanwhile, other scientists found that convalescent plasma may lessen the odds of a patient developing long covid.

Worries Rise That Hotter Oceans Raise Bacterial Infection Risks

September 21, 2023 Morning Briefing

The New York Times reports on concerns over infection risk impacts from warming oceans. USA Today notes extreme heat events are killing New Yorkers with diabetes and heart problems. But Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Politico says, is trying to argue climate change is just ideology, not a real effect.

House Makes Progress On Spending Deal; Worries Over Health Impacts Of A Shutdown Remain

September 21, 2023 Morning Briefing

House Republicans have “inched closer” to agreement over stalled spending legislation. Their terms, which would require more drastic spending cuts, are unlikely to pass the Senate though, keeping shutdown concerns high. Meanwhile, a House hearing on Medicare drug negotiations turned testy.

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