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In ACA Preventive Care Case, Supreme Court Debates The Word ‘Independent’

April 22, 2025 Morning Briefing

At issue is whether the Affordable Care Act can require insurance companies to offer free preventive services for care that is recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The New York Times reported that Monday’s hearing focused little on the practical implications for millions of patients, with the justices instead questioning what it meant for the task force to be “independent.”

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RFK Jr. Ready To Roll Out Plan To Rid US Food Supply Of Artificial Dyes

April 22, 2025 Morning Briefing

The Health and Human Services secretary today will announce plans for a ban on additives that give food and drinks their pretty colors. Also in the news: autism, federal funding cuts, and more.

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First Edition: Tuesday, April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025 Morning Briefing

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

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Fate of Black Maternal Health Programs Is Unclear Amid Federal Cuts

By Ronnie Cohen April 22, 2025 KFF Health News Original

In California, Black women are at least three times as likely as white women to die from pregnancy-related causes. Santa Clara County initiatives aimed at reducing racial disparities work but depend on federal dollars — money that might not flow amid budget cuts and a push to end diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

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The Ranks of Obamacare ‘Fixers’ Axed in Trump’s Reduction of Health Agency Workforce

By Julie Appleby April 22, 2025 KFF Health News Original

These fixers, officially known as caseworkers, unraveled complex and arcane health insurance rules to solve people’s coverage issues. They worked in a little-known federal department with which most consumers never interact — until they need help.

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A Dose Of Upbeat And Inspiring News

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

Today’s stories are on Parkinson’s disease, racing wheelchairs, aging, and more.

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Viewpoints: Will DOGE Destroy Rural Health Care?; Eliminating Mental Health Programs May Prove Deadly

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers share their thoughts on these public health topics.

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Heavy Drinking Associated With Brain Damage, Linked To Alzheimer’s

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

Having more than eight drinks a week is considered “heavy drinking,” and a new study suggests there may be links between it and cognitive decline. Separately, a new study shows a link between regular use of marijuana and dementia.

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Amid Tariff Threats, Lilly Vows To Make New Weight Loss Pill In US

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

Meanwhile, Stat reports that in Ireland — a global pharmaceutical hub — potential U.S. tariffs are raising concerns. Also in the news: Novo Nordisk, PBM legislation in statehouses, same-day prescription deliveries, and more.

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Medical Journals Accused Of Left Tilt, Told To Verify Publication Standards

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

Interim U.S. attorney Edward Martin Jr. sent letters to three journals demanding details about how research articles are selected and the role the NIH plays “in the development of submitted articles.” Meanwhile, as Harvard researchers and others grapple with lost funding, France woos U.S. scientists.

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Federal Websites Amplify Lab Leak Theory Of How Covid-19 Started

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

Two sites — Covid.gov, which offered information about the virus, and Covidtests.gov, where people could order tests — now promote the Trump administration’s view on the “true origins” of the virus.

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Trump Administration Asks For Ideas To Boost Birth Rate

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

The administration is trying to incentivize women to have more children through scholarships, “baby bonuses,” or a “National Medal of Motherhood,” The New York Times reports. In other news, recent CDC cuts may exacerbate reproductive disparities; expectant and new mothers are struggling to access their military insurance Tricare; and more.

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NIH Research Funding Cuts Could Negatively Impact Physician Shortage

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

Clinicians have not yet been affected by hiring freezes, but layoffs may lead to limits on physician training and fewer doctors in the long term. Other news is on strategies to curb nursing shortages; clinical documentation AI tools; and more.

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Colorado Sees 90% Rise In Unhoused Population Since 2020

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

A report calls into question whether a “housing first” or “work first” approach is better, as Colorado becomes the state with the fourth-largest increase in unhoused individuals since 2020. Meanwhile, Vermont — the state that saw the greatest rise in unhoused population — introduces a bill to end motel shelter vouchers.

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Morning Briefing for Monday, April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

Supreme Court Hears ‘Crucial’ Case Today On Free Preventive Health Care

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

The lawsuit, Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, could have far-reaching consequences for the health coverage of tens of millions of Americans. A ruling is expected in June.

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First Edition: Monday, April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

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

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California Halts Medical Parole, Sends Several Critically Ill Patients Back to Prison

By Don Thompson April 21, 2025 KFF Health News Original

California has unilaterally halted a court-ordered medical parole program. Instead, it’s sending its most incapacitated prisoners back to state lockups or releasing them early. The change is drawing protests from attorneys representing prisoners and the author of the medical parole law, who argue prisoners’ health may be compromised.

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Why Cameras Are Popping Up in Eldercare Facilities

By Paula Span April 21, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Roughly 20 states now have laws permitting families to place cameras in the rooms of loved ones. Facility operators are often opposed.

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On Autism, Kennedy Turns Against Science and Reality

By Tarena Lofton April 18, 2025 KFF Health News Original

During his first news conference as Health and Human Services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on April 16 ticked off things he thinks kids with autism will never do, including paying taxes, holding a job, and going on a date. Kennedy’s comments go against science and reality.

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