Un padre soñaba con una casa para su familia. La deuda médica casi los deja en la calle
By Noam N. Levey
September 11, 2023
KFF Health News Original
En todo el país, la deuda médica obliga a legiones de estadounidenses a hacer sacrificios dolorosos. Muchos recortan gastos en alimentos, asumen trabajos adicionales o agotan sus ahorros para la jubilación. Miles no pueden conseguir vivienda.
Viewpoints: Extreme Heat Is Taking A Toll On Health; 9/11 Still Causing Illness In Those Who Were There
September 11, 2023
Morning Briefing
Editorial writers discuss extreme heats health effects, 9/11, world-wide medication supplies and more.
As Heart Disease Kills Fewer, Obesity-Linked Heart Deaths Rise: Study
September 11, 2023
Morning Briefing
In fact, a new study shows cardiovascular deaths with obesity as a key contributing factor have tripled between 1999 and 2020, Stat reports. Also in the news: how to acquire a more accurate blood pressure reading; the link between people being born as big babies and then later having big babies themselves; and more.
Over 500 California Schools Face State Audit Over Low Vaccination Rates
September 11, 2023
Morning Briefing
The schools in question, EdSource explains, reported over 10% of kindergarten or seventh-grade students weren’t fully vaccinated — schools that allow not-fully-vaxxed students to attend can have their state funding cut. Other news is on norovirus in Washington state, benzene emissions in Texas, and more.
Biden Administration Presses For Wider Naloxone Availability, Training
September 11, 2023
Morning Briefing
Roll Call and Axios report on calls from HHS officials for greater availability of the opioid overdose-reversal medication, even as it went on sale over the counter. There’s a push for more training on how to use it, also. Meanwhile, Kroger has agreed to pay up to $1.4 billion in opioid settlements.
Kaiser Permanente To Pay $49M In Medical Waste Disposal Settlement
September 11, 2023
Morning Briefing
The settlement comes after a California investigation found illegal dumping of medical waste and protected patient information. (Note: KFF Health News is not affiliated with Kaiser Permanente.) Also in industry news: Meta will face a medical privacy class action.
Tweaked House Transparency, PBM Legislation Wins Backing Of Key Dem
September 11, 2023
Morning Briefing
After some modest changes, a health legislative package aimed at increasing transparency and making modest PBM reforms has gained some bipartisan support from House Energy and Commerce Committee ranking member Frank Pallone, a Democrat from New Jersey.
Possible Link Found Between Long Covid And Earlier Cold Infection
September 11, 2023
Morning Briefing
It’s easy to forget coronaviruses existed long before the covid pandemic, but new research into long covid found that a previous infection of a common cold-causing coronavirus may explain why some people suffer from persistent symptoms. Also in the news: covid is here to stay, as a new normal.
Biden Admin Appeals Abortion Pill Case To The Supreme Court
September 11, 2023
Morning Briefing
The Biden administration and drugmaker Danco have appealed a lower court decision — that is on currently on hold — restricting access to mifepristone, one of two drugs commonly used in a medicated abortion. The Supreme Court will likely hear the case next year, leaving in place a patchwork of state laws determining access to abortion pills.
White House Urged To Create National Patient Safety Team
September 11, 2023
Morning Briefing
To tackle preventable harm in the medical system, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology have recommended the creation of a national patient safety team. In other administration news: NIH chief confirmation hearings will start in October.
Firefighter Deaths From 9/11 Illnesses Nearly Equal Number Killed In Attack
September 11, 2023
Morning Briefing
The New York City Fire Department has added 43 new names to its memorial wall, bringing to 341 the number of FDNY veterans who died from Ground Zero-related ailments. On Sept. 11, 2001, 343 FDNY members were killed. In related news, two more victims of the terrorist attacks have been identified, the first since 2021.
CDC: Don’t Panic — Your Body’s Covid Defenses Can Battle New Variant
September 11, 2023
Morning Briefing
The CDC on Friday released information on research into how antibodies from earlier covid infections and vaccines do work against the new BA.2.86 variant. Meanwhile, a report covers a dilemma the CDC has over how to recommend new covid booster shots to the public.
Morning Briefing for Monday, September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023
Morning Briefing
Covid shots, medical debt, 9/11 health issues, abortion pill access, patient safety, naloxone, vaccination rates, and more are in the news.
First Edition: Sept. 11, 2023
September 11, 2023
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Pfizer and Moderna Are Pushing the New Covid Booster. Should You Get It? The CDC Is About to Decide.
By Arthur Allen
September 11, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Chances are, if you aren’t older, chronically ill, or obese, you don’t need a forthcoming covid vaccine to stay out of the hospital. But it probably wouldn’t hurt.
A Father Dreamed of a Home for His Family. Medical Debt Nearly Pushed Them Onto the Streets.
By Noam N. Levey
September 11, 2023
KFF Health News Original
As cities like Denver struggle to make homes more affordable, medical debt keeps housing out of reach for millions of Americans.
Montana State Officials Seek More Control Over Judicial Involuntary Commitments
By Aaron Bolton, MTPR
September 11, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Health department officials are asking legislators to change criminal commitment laws amid a bottleneck at the Montana State Hospital.
Journalists Recap How Smallpox Was Wiped Out and How Opioid Settlement Cash Is Being Paid Out
September 9, 2023
KFF Health News Original
KFF Health News and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media this week to discuss their stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Paqui Pulls Spicy Chip From Stores As Mass. Authorities Probe Teen’s Death
September 8, 2023
Morning Briefing
7-Eleven has already removed the chips from shelves, AP reported. The cause of death of the 14-year-old said to have eaten a chip is still being determined. Meanwhile, a new trend: EKG screening for kids, spurred by heart health worries.
Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
September 8, 2023
Morning Briefing
Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week’s selections include stories on chemical water contamination, race and health, menopause, and more.