You searched for - Page 354 of 6586 - KFF Health News

Eli Lilly Warns Insulin Products May Be Out Of Stock Through Start Of April

March 25, 2024 Morning Briefing

The drugmaker blames what it calls a “brief delay in manufacturing,” which is hitting Humalog and insulin lispro injections. Meanwhile, UnitedHealth is set to process $14 billion in backlogged medical claims after its cyberattack.

Supreme Court To Hear Abortion Pill Case With Big Implications For Drug Industry

March 25, 2024 Morning Briefing

Supreme Court justices will hear arguments Tuesday in a closely watched case with broad implications for both abortion access in the U.S. as well as a drug development and research.

Biden Signs $1.2T Spending Bill That Includes $117B For HHS

March 25, 2024 Morning Briefing

Axios reports that the funding bill “keeps health programs near status quo.” Also in the news: the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, the Health Care Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2024, a new antibody to protect against covid, and more.

FDA’s Role In Medical Device Approval In Spotlight Amid AI Revolution

March 25, 2024 Morning Briefing

Artificial intelligence technology developments like those from Nvidia, Johnson & Johnson, and app-makers aiming to help the mental health crisis are in the news, as the FDA’s role in approving new AI-enabled medical devices and software is discussed.

Study Says Flu’s Neurological Impact May Be Worse Than Covid’s

March 25, 2024 Morning Briefing

Researchers said adults hospitalized for covid were less likely to experience new neurological problems than patients with influenza, but they noted their research didn’t look at long covid. Separately, bivalent covid shots were not linked with higher risk of stroke.

Morning Briefing for Monday, March 25, 2024

March 25, 2024 Morning Briefing

Air-ambulance bill, opioid overdoses, measles, mifepristone, Kate Middleton’s cancer, insulin shortages, flu, and more are in the news.

First Edition: March 25, 2024

March 25, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

A Paramedic Was Skeptical About This Rx for Stopping Repeat Opioid Overdoses. Then He Saw It Help.

By Lauren Peace, Tampa Bay Times March 25, 2024 KFF Health News Original

For years, addiction response teams have traveled around Florida to connect people who have overdosed with resources and recovery centers. Now, a handful have a new tool in their kit: buprenorphine, which can help prevent the cravings and withdrawal symptoms that lead to more drug use.

A Mom’s $97,000 Question: How Was Her Baby’s Air-Ambulance Ride Not Medically Necessary?

By Molly Castle Work March 25, 2024 KFF Health News Original

There are legal safeguards to protect patients from big bills like out-of-network air-ambulance rides. But insurers may not pay if they decide the ride wasn’t medically necessary.

After Appalachian Hospitals Merged Into a Monopoly, Their ERs Slowed to a Crawl

By Brett Kelman and Samantha Liss March 25, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Ballad Health was granted the nation’s largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly in 2018. Since then, its emergency rooms have become more than three times as slow.

Journalists Track Efforts to Curb the Opioid Crisis and Put Catholic Hospitals Under the Scope

March 23, 2024 KFF Health News Original

KFF Health News and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media in recent weeks to discuss their stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

En California, la cobertura de salud ampliada a inmigrantes choca con las revisiones de Medicaid

By Jasmine Aguilera, El Tímpano March 22, 2024 KFF Health News Original

El proceso de redeterminación ha afectado de forma desproporcionada a los latinos, que constituyen la mayoría de los beneficiarios de Medi-Cal.

Los hirieron en el desfile del Super Bowl: un mes después se sienten olvidados

By Bram Sable-Smith and Peggy Lowe, KCUR March 22, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Durante el primer mes, los líderes comunitarios de Kansas City han discutido cómo atender a las personas que quedaron atrapadas bajo el fuego cruzado y cómo distribuir los más de $2 millones donados a los fondos públicos para las víctimas bajo el doloroso impacto inicial.

Viewpoints: Cost Of TB Test Out Of Reach For Many; Some ACA Workers Cannot Afford Their Own Health Care

March 22, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial workers tackle tuberculosis testing, ACA, medical devices, and more.

Idaho Inmate Recaptured After Escape, Shooting Of Hospital Transport Staff

March 22, 2024 Morning Briefing

During an ambush two corrections officers were shot as a prisoner, who had injured himself in prison, escaped custody from an unscheduled medical transport. Also in the news, an L.A. hospital is found at fault for a power outage that forced patient evacuations.

Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

March 22, 2024 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week’s selections include stories on the solar eclipse, asbestos, incest, gambling, and more.

HHS, Other Health Programs Get Flat Funding In Latest Spending Deal

March 22, 2024 Morning Briefing

Lawmakers rush to pass the spending bill that was finalized and released late last night. Funding allocated for federal health agencies and measures remains largely the same as last year’s appropriations. News outlets detail who gets how much, and who lost out.

Medicare To Cover Wegovy For Patients At Risk Of Heart Disease, Stroke

March 22, 2024 Morning Briefing

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said Thursday that the pricey weight-loss drug Wegovy will be covered for Medicare beneficiaries who have an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, or other serious cardiovascular problems. Other news related to such medications reports on teens’ use, and a lawsuit alleging harm.

Majority Of House Republicans Backed Budget Proposal Threatening IVF

March 22, 2024 Morning Briefing

HuffPost notes it’s a “stunning turnaround” after weeks of vocally supporting IVF access in the wake of the controversial Alabama law. Meanwhile, Catholics are reportedly still often choosing IVF despite church opposition.

Appeals Court Rules In Favor Of Cigarette Packages’ Graphic Warnings

March 22, 2024 Morning Briefing

The tobacco industry had challenged, on First Amendment grounds, a federal ruling mandating graphic images depicting the effects of smoking, but an appeals court disagreed. Meanwhile, a new study links belly fat and smoking.

Filter Results

More From KFF Health News