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Morning Briefing for Thursday, July 13, 2023

July 13, 2023 Morning Briefing

Lead exposure to kids, extreme heat warnings, maternal health, flu, abortion law, AI in health care, drug prices, and more are in the news.

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Report Found Soaring Maternal Health Complications In Massachusetts

July 13, 2023 Morning Briefing

AP and the Boston Globe shine a spotlight on the concerning findings from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health showing a doubling of severe maternal health complications from 2011 to 2020, with Black women and women with disabilities suffering most. Other maternal health issues are also in the news.

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Warnings That Surging H5N1 Bird Flu Could Lead To Human Infections

July 13, 2023 Morning Briefing

News outlets cover warnings from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, World Health Organization, and World Organization for Animal Health that outbreaks of H5N1 avian flu could mean the virus will infect people more easily. Separately, flu is rising in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Lawsuit Quickly Challenges Iowa’s Strict New Abortion Ban

July 13, 2023 Morning Briefing

Abortion providers and the ACLU have already filed a lawsuit seeking to block Iowa’s new six-week abortion ban after it was passed in a special session Tuesday. A hearing is scheduled for Friday, before the governor signs the bill. Meanwhile, data show most Americans support abortion access.

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Proposed EPA Restrictions Aim To Lower Lead Exposure To Kids

July 13, 2023 Morning Briefing

The EPA proposed tougher rules Wednesday to lower lead dust in homes, child-care facilities, and schools that could force paint removal where any level of lead is identified. If enacted, it is estimated that the requirements would reduce lead exposures for 250,000 to 500,000 children younger than 6 each year.

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Emergency Responders Brace As 111 Million Under Extreme Heat Warnings

July 13, 2023 Morning Briefing

The deadly heat dome breaking records in large parts of the South and Southwest of the U.S. is expected to last through the weekend, and officials are warning residents to take precautions. News outlets report on the dangers of extreme heat to the people’s health.

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Chamber Of Commerce Joins Efforts To Halt Medicare Drug Price Negotiations

July 13, 2023 Morning Briefing

The latest legal challenge to the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation program comes from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which filed a motion in federal court Wednesday for a preliminary injunction to block implementation. In other news, a House panel advances four bills related to drug costs.

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First Edition: July 13, 2023

July 13, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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A student holds a milk carton at lunch at Burke County High School in Waynesboro, Georgia Wednesday, November 3, 2021. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a school meal is not reimbursable without milk. (Photo by Sean Rayford for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Got Milk in School? Farmers Fight Health Advocates Over the Creamy ‘Whole’ Variety

By Phil Galewitz July 13, 2023 KFF Health News Original

It has been over a decade since whole milk was served in schools through the National School Lunch Program, after U.S. government dietary guidance effectively banned it. But dairy farmers, some health experts, and members of Congress say it’s time to bring it back.

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An Arm and a Leg: Wait, What’s a PBM?

By Dan Weissmann July 13, 2023 Podcast

Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, are companies that negotiate the prices of prescription drugs. Hear about their role in raising drug prices and the ongoing efforts to regulate this complex industry.

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Consumo excesivo de alcohol durante la pandemia eleva muertes por enfermedad hepática alcohólica

By Phillip Reese July 12, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Las ventas de alcohol aumentaron durante la pandemia, con saltos especialmente grandes en el consumo de licores.

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India Insists On Better Drug Manufacturing Standards; Combination Drug Proves Effective Treating CF

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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Perspectives: Is Treating Mental Health With Psychedelics Worth The Risk?; RSV Vaccines Are On The Horizon

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.

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Viewpoints: Biden Brings Back Aspects Of Obamacare; Drug Abuse Treatment More Effective Than Jail

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers tackle these public health issues.

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Black Men Have Higher Melanoma Risk Than Other Racial Groups: Study

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

A new study suggests that a higher death risk from melanoma is seen by Black men, while white males had the highest survival rate. Separately, a study into childhood obesity around racism has “huge” implications, with kids more at risk after experiencing racism.

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To Fight Lack Of Diversity, Effort Aims To Build Huge Medical Image Library

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

Axios covers a campaign to create the “world’s largest library” of diverse medical imagery. The news outlet also tackles accusations that the health industry’s cyber defenses are falling short. Hospital rankings, funding for digital health care efforts, and more are also in the news.

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NYC Could Mandate Indoor Air Quality Standards In Public Buildings

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Wall Street Journal says two new bills would, if adopted, require the city to measure and enforce air quality standards inside buildings like schools and municipal offices — an effort spurred by covid and recent wildfire smoke issues. Also in the news: Saharan dust particles have reached Florida.

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N. Carolina’s Mental Health, Disability Medicaid Care Plan Is Further Delayed

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

AP says the planned managed-care program for Medicaid enrollees who need services for behavioral health or intellectual/developmental disabilities is delayed again by state officials. Meanwhile, in Mississippi, 29,000 people have been removed from Medicaid through unwinding.

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Morning Briefing for Wednesday, July 12, 2023

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

System Issues Hit Those Seeking Prescriptions From CVS Caremark

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

The CVS Health unit, which the Wall Street Journal reminds us is the biggest drug-benefit manager, said that an “unexpected system slowdown” was impacting its services. Among other news, amid ongoing drug shortages, a maker’s bankruptcy means the U.S. is low on a key lead-poisoning drug.

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