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Less Antibiotics Needed For Treating Sinusitis; New Drug Delivery System Enhances Ectopic Pregnancy Treatment

July 26, 2023 Morning Briefing

Read recent pharmaceutical developments in KFF Health News’ Prescription Drug Watch roundup.

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Perspectives: Insurers Have Too Much Control Over Your Prescriptions; Should You Get The RSV Vaccine?

July 26, 2023 Morning Briefing

Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.

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Different Takes: Extreme Heat Makes Some Areas Unhealthy; Better Research Needed On Kids’ Mental Health

July 26, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers delve into these public health issues.

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Viewpoints: Home Hospital Care Is A Win For All; Medicaid Disenrollment Numbers Are Unacceptable

July 26, 2023 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers discuss the latest in health care.

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A Spotlight On Chemical Incidents, As Texas Leads List For Number This Year

July 26, 2023 Morning Briefing

A USA Today analysis shows an increase in hazardous material spills in the Midwest, while the Texas Tribune reports that 25 hazardous chemical incidents have happened in Texas so far this year. AP covers efforts to investigate chemical exposure in Ohio after the East Palestine train crash.

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Salmonella Linked To Ground Beef Sends 6 To Hospital In 4 States

July 26, 2023 Morning Briefing

Media outlets report on news from the CDC concerning salmonella cases linked to ground beef across four states: at least 16 people have fallen ill, and 6 have been hospitalized. Meanwhile, West Nile virus infected the first person in Colorado this year, and has been found in California mosquitos.

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If Your Child Has Eczema, Be Ready For More Allergies Later: Study

July 26, 2023 Morning Briefing

A new study finds that when young children are affected by eczema, they may be more likely to develop other allergies like hay fever over time, in what’s dubbed an “allergic march.” Among other research news, the future of smart diagnostic tattoos, safety of postpartum depression drugs, and more.

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Morning Briefing for Wednesday, July 26, 2023

July 26, 2023 Morning Briefing

Mental health parity, online safety for kids, hospital billing, medical records privacy, heat-related illnesses, and more are in the news.

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Trans Patients Sue Hospital That Gave Their Medical Data To Tennessee’s AG

July 26, 2023 Morning Briefing

Two transgender patients are accusing Vanderbilt University Medical Center in a lawsuit of violating their privacy over records sent to the attorney general. The AG’s office is reported as saying the records were needed to look into medical billing fraud.

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Ohio Abortion Ballot Measure Clears Threshold For November Vote

July 26, 2023 Morning Briefing

State officials certified Tuesday that backers of a proposal to establish a right to abortion in the Ohio Constitution submitted enough valid signatures to put the measure on the November ballot. An Aug. 8 special election will decide if such a ballot measure must get 60% of votes to pass.

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Heat-Related Deaths And Illnesses Rising, CDC Data Shows

July 26, 2023 Morning Briefing

NPR compares regional data on heat-related health over the last 5 years. As the heat wave continues in some areas and expands to others, news outlets report on how government and community groups are trying to keep people safe.

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Biden Aims At ‘True Mental Health Parity,’ Targets Insurers

July 26, 2023 Morning Briefing

News outlets report on “sweeping mental health changes” proposed by the Biden administration, pressing insurers to cover mental health to the same level as physical health. During the announcement President Joe Biden drew parallels between breaking an arm and needing mental care: “It’s health.”

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‘Pass It’: Biden Wants Movement On Kids Online Safety, Privacy Bills

July 26, 2023 Morning Briefing

A Senate committee is due to vote this week on measures to require better online protections for children. President Joe Biden says he’s pushed for action on the issue for over 2 years: “Pass it, pass it, pass it.” Other news from the Biden administration and Congress is on Medicare, hospital billing practices, health care “poison pills” in the spending bills, and more.

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High Cost Drives A Third Of Rural Americans To Skip Medical Care

July 26, 2023 Morning Briefing

News outlets cover new data showing the impact of high health care costs on rural Americans. Axios reports high costs are driving more Americans overseas in search of affordable fertility treatments. Also in industry news: 911 centers are understaffed, Biogen to slash 1,000 jobs, and more.

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First Edition: July 26, 2023

July 26, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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A Year With 988: What Worked? What Challenges Lie Ahead?

By Colleen DeGuzman July 26, 2023 KFF Health News Original

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a national hotline, reached its first-year milestone this month.

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Pain Clinic Chain to Pay $11.4M to Settle Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Claims

By Don Thompson July 26, 2023 KFF Health News Original

The owner of one of California’s largest chains of pain management clinics has agreed to pay California, Oregon, and the federal government to settle Medicare and Medi-Cal fraud allegations.

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Viewpoints: Health Care Monopolies Drive Patient Prices Sky High; Why Does US Resist Universal Health Care?

July 25, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers delve into these public health topics.

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Trans Advocates Say Florida Consent Forms Are Inaccurate, Transphobic

July 25, 2023 Morning Briefing

New Florida Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine consent forms required for access to gender affirming care are inaccurate, intentionally vague, and have transphobic language, critics say. Meanwhile, in California Republicans push to end a tax on health savings accounts.

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Poll Finds Majority Support Universal Background Checks For Gun Owners

July 25, 2023 Morning Briefing

A survey finds that 86% of American adults support Congress mandating background checks for all firearms sales and transfers. A majority also support gun license test-taking and an assault weapons ban. Meanwhile, a new study reports that Black Americans are more likely to be mass shooting victims.

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