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The Lure of Specialty Medicine Pulls Nurse Practitioners From Primary Care

By Michelle Andrews May 17, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Nurse practitioners have been viewed as a key to addressing the shortage of primary care physicians. But data suggests that, just like doctors, they are increasingly drawn to better-paying specialties.

Clean Needles Save Lives. In Some States, They Might Not Be Legal.

By Ed Mahon, Spotlight PA and Sarah Boden, WESA May 17, 2024 KFF Health News Original

As billions of dollars from settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors go to state and local governments, efforts to reduce the epidemic’s harm can be hamstrung by drug paraphernalia laws. Health authorities say distributing clean syringes to users can save lives, but in states like Pennsylvania, it may be illegal.

Watch: John Oliver Dishes on KFF Health News’ Opioid Settlements Series

May 17, 2024 KFF Health News Original

A recent broadcast of “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” frequently cited KFF Health News in its examination of how billions of dollars from the opioid settlements are being spent.

What the Health? From KFF Health News: Bird Flu Lands as the Next Public Health Challenge

May 16, 2024 Podcast

Public health authorities are closely watching an unusual strain of bird flu that has infected dairy cows in nine states and at least one dairy worker. Meanwhile, another major health system suffered a cyberattack, and Congress is moving to extend the availability of telehealth services. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call, and Rachel Cohrs Zhang of Stat join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews Atul Grover of the Association of American Medical Colleges about its recent analysis showing that graduating medical students are avoiding training in states with abortion bans and major restrictions.

Hawaii Study: Respiratory, Lung Issues Plague Many Maui Wildfire Survivors

May 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

The Washington Post and AP report on a new University of Hawaii study on the effects of the Lahaina wildfire. Researchers found, among other things, that up to 74% of the 679 people surveyed had elevated blood pressure levels, meaning a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Other news from around the nation comes from California, Missouri, North Carolina, West Virginia, Connecticut, Colorado, Kentucky, Louisiana, and more.

Research Roundup: New Antibiotics; Phage Therapy; Avian Influenza

May 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.

Viewpoints: The Comstock Act Must Be Eliminated; Chronic Pain Sufferers Deserve Better Management Options

May 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers tackle reproductive rights, chronic pain, bird flu, and health care hiring.

States Are Failing New And Expecting Moms In Mental Health, Report Finds

May 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

The Biden administration’s plan to stem untreated conditions during pregnancy includes “data and research; prevention, screening and diagnosis; intervention and treatment; community practices; and community engagement.”

Experts Warn Of Energy Drink Health Risks For Youngsters

May 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

In other news, research shows certain vegetarian diets — including less-restrictive versions like a lacto-ovo diet — reduce risks of cancer, heart disease, and early death. And food safety regulators are looking into possible pesticide contamination in certain Indian spice blends.

Morning Briefing for Thursday, May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

“Less-lethal” projectiles, maternal health, overdoses, weight-loss drug costs, Medicare, covid, migraines, and more are in today’s news.

Seeking Price Drop, Sanders Warns Wegovy Could Ruin Health Care System

May 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

Americans are paying substantially more for popular weight-loss medications, a report released by Sen. Bernie Sanders’ office says. Separately, even though the price of anti-obesity drugs is high, Medicare could save about $500 million a year by covering them.

PETA Condemns Xenotransplantation After Death Of Historic Kidney Patient

May 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

The transplant of a genetically altered pig kidney into a human was hailed as a milestone, but PETA’s Senior Science Policy Manager Julia Baines alleged the organ transplant was a failure in a statement. Massachusetts General Hospital said there was no indication the organ was related to the death of the patient.

Annual Overdose Deaths Drop For Only Second Time In Decades Of Drug Crisis

May 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

CDC data show that the number of fatal drug overdoses in 2023 fell from 111,000 in 2022 to more than 107,000. The drop is a rare occurrence in the nation’s epidemic. One expert told AP that “any decline is encouraging,” but that it is “premature to celebrate or to draw any large-scale conclusions.”

Study Highlights Hospital Covid Death Risks As Higher Than For Influenza

May 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

Scientists have estimated that during the past winter respiratory virus season, hospitalized covid patients were at 35% higher risk of death from any cause than patients with the flu. The risk is actually down, however, from the previous winter’s 61% figure.

Covid Research Group Loses Funding, May Be Banned Over Reporting Lapses

May 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

EcoHealth Alliance plans to contest the ruling by the Department of Health and Human Services. In other news, as funding for pandemic-era initiatives dwindles, the CDC’s program to provide uninsured adults free covid vaccines will end early.

Spotlight Falls On ‘Two-Midnight Rule’ For Medicare Patient Hospital Stays

May 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

Modern Healthcare reports on how providers and Medicare Advantage companies are reacting to the new policy that allows more patient visits to be categorized as higher-cost inpatient care. Separately, reports explain how Blackstone Equity Healthcare is lowering costs.

First Edition: May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

Medics at UCLA Protest Say Police Weapons Drew Blood and Cracked Bones

By Molly Castle Work and Brett Kelman Updated May 16, 2024 Originally Published May 16, 2024 KFF Health News Original

In contrast to police statements, volunteer medics said they treated serious wounds as UCLA’s pro-Palestinian protest was besieged by police and counterprotesters, including some injuries that appeared to be caused by “less lethal” projectiles fired by cops.

California’s $12 Billion Medicaid Makeover Banks on Nonprofits’ Buy-In

By Angela Hart May 16, 2024 KFF Health News Original

California’s Medicaid program is relying heavily on community groups to deliver new social services to vulnerable patients, such as security deposits for homeless people and air purifiers for asthma patients. But many of these nonprofits face staffing and billing challenges and haven’t been able to deliver services effectively.

Addiction Treatment Homes Say Montana’s Funding Fixes Don’t Go Far Enough

By Katheryn Houghton May 16, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Montana has created a voucher program to help cover room and board costs at low-intensity residential programs for people with addiction. Those running the homes say bridging that care is urgent but that the program’s funding falls far below the need.

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