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First Edition: April 17, 2024

April 17, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

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To Stop Fentanyl Deaths in Philadelphia, Knocking on Doors and Handing Out Overdose Kits

By Nicole Leonard, WHYY April 17, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Facing widening racial disparities in overdose deaths, Philadelphia officials are sending workers and volunteers to knock on doors across the city, aiming to equip households with naloxone and other drug overdose prevention supplies. City officials hope a proactive approach will normalize naloxone as an everyday item in people’s medicine cabinets and prevent overdoses, especially among Black residents.

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Paris Hilton Backs California Bill Requiring Sunshine on ‘Troubled Teen Industry’

By Molly Castle Work April 17, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Celebrity hotel heiress Paris Hilton is expanding her campaign for more public reporting on residential therapeutic centers’ use of restraints and seclusion rooms in disciplining teens, setting her sights on legislation in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.

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Katherine Goodlow holds a brown puppy outside her grandmother's home.

Native Americans Have Shorter Life Spans. Better Health Care Isn’t the Only Answer.

By Arielle Zionts April 17, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Social services, such as parenting classes and economic development programs, can help increase the life spans of Native Americans, some health experts say. But insurers don’t always cover these services.

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FDA Announces Recall of Heart Pumps Linked to Deaths and Injuries

By Daniel Chang and Holly K. Hacker Updated April 16, 2024 Originally Published April 16, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Some pumps used in end-stage heart failure caused a buildup of biological material that blocks blood flow from the device to the heart’s aorta. The FDA’s recall affects nearly 14,000 devices.

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A tall, blonde woman in her early 40's stands a podium. The podium has a red sign that reads, "ACCOUNTABILITY IN CHILDREN'S TREATMENT / SENATE BILL 1043"

Paris Hilton apoya ley en California que exige a la “industria de los jóvenes problemáticos” transparencia sobre cómo los tratan

By Molly Castle Work April 16, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Estos programas no tienen supervisión federal y han sido expuestos por disturbios, agresiones e incluso muertes de menores, lo que ha generado una resistencia para proteger los derechos de los jóvenes.

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Why Opioid Settlement Money Is Paying County Employees’ Salaries

By Aneri Pattani April 16, 2024 KFF Health News Original

More than $4.3 billion in opioid settlement money has landed in the hands of city, county and state officials to date — with billions more on the way. But instead of using the cash to add desperately needed treatment, recovery and prevention services, some places are using it to replace existing funding. Local officials say […]

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CMS Mulling Further Crackdown On Insurers’ Prior Authorization Policies

April 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure agreed that patient and provider frustrations with insurers’ prior authorization requirements have risen in recent years, Modern Healthcare reports. Elevance, Cerebral, Cedars-Sinai, and other industry names are also in the news.

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Viewpoints: Bird Flu Is Alarming And Must Be Monitored Closely; Why Do Older Adults Hesitate To Get Vaccines?

April 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers tackle H5N1, vaccine hesitancy, autism prevalence, and more.

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Biden Admin In A Time Crunch Over Health Policy Rules For Medicaid, More

April 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

In order to avoid the risk of key policy rules on Medicaid, tobacco, reproductive health, and more being repealed by the next Congress, the White House has “just weeks” to finalize its decisions, Axios notes. Separately, a new bill aims to repeal mandatory Medicaid estate collections.

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Probe Of Mishandled Botox Shots Grows; 19 Women Sickened In 9 States

April 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

NBC News reported that the CDC is unsure whether the cases stem from fake products, contamination, or poor hygiene. Also in the news: weight-loss drugs, a treatment for Angelman syndrome, and more.

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Measles Cases Tick Up With Exposures In California, Illinois, And Ohio

April 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

And in covid updates, new data show those with fatal cases now more often are white and older. Researchers also have found evidence about why children are only mildly affected by the virus.

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Supreme Court Lets Stand Idaho’s Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Minors

April 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

The Washington Post reports on Monday’s development, noting it’s “the first time the justices have intervened on the contentious issue of transgender health treatments.” Also in the news: Planned Parenthood and puberty blockers; transgender veterans; and more.

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Morning Briefing for Tuesday, April 16, 2024

April 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

ACA plans, health worker wages, insulin prices, reproductive health, ransomware, Medicaid rules, measles, covid, and more are in the news.

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No More $35 Cap: Legal Complexity Sinks Eli Lilly’s Insulin Deal

April 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

Reuters reports that an “unfavorable ruling” in the case has led to the settlement deal failing. The deal would have capped patient costs for insulin for four years at $35 a month.

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Time Off For Childbirth, Abortion Part Of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

April 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

On Monday, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which enforces the law, released its final regulations detailing how the law will work. The workplace protections are what The 19th calls a “groundbreaking” change, with unpaid time off now allowed for recovery from childbirth or abortions.

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New Phase Of Change Healthcare Attack Begins As Hackers Leak Data

April 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

RansomHub, a hacking group, is sharing pieces of data stolen in the Change Healthcare cyberattack as it seeks ransom payments. The data include hospital bills and company contracts, Axios says. Meanwhile, UnitedHealth took an $872 million profit hit from the February attack.

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First Edition: April 16, 2024

April 16, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

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California Health Workers May Face Rude Awakening With $25 Minimum Wage Law

By Don Thompson April 16, 2024 KFF Health News Original

A medical industry challenge to a $25 minimum wage ordinance in one Southern California city suggests health workers statewide could face layoffs and reductions in hours and benefits under a state law set to begin phasing in in June. Some experts are skeptical, however, that it will have such effects.

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Conservative Justices Stir Trouble for Republican Politicians on Abortion

By Rachana Pradhan April 16, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Republicans are learning the admonition “be careful what you wish for,” as conservative judges cause them political problems over abortion in a crucial election year.

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