Spotlight On Gun Violence After Lunar New Year Mass Shooting
January 23, 2023
Morning Briefing
News outlets report on a massacre in the Los Angeles area during Lunar New Year celebrations, where 10 people were killed before the gun was wrestled from the suspect’s hands at a second scene. Also: California’s strict gun laws, hate speech on Twitter, and other related news.
Tennessee Ends HIV Program That Has Links To Planned Parenthood
January 23, 2023
Morning Briefing
The program was designed to prevent and treat HIV, but top Tennessee health officials wrote to Planned Parenthood to say it would receive no more federal funding, and the state also terminated its partnership with the organization to provide HIV testing. HIV experts are reported to be “stunned.”
No Spike In Opioid Deaths After Easing Of Treatment Drug Rules: Study
January 23, 2023
Morning Briefing
A new study, reported by CBS News and Stat, shows that even though buprenorphine became more easily accessible in an effort to tackle the opioid abuse crisis, deaths caused by the treatment still remain a small fraction of overall drug mortality.
CDC Data Show Covid XBB.1.5 Now Behind Half Of New US Infections
January 23, 2023
Morning Briefing
While the omicron subvariant is quickly becoming dominant in the U.S., CIDRAP notes that a feared-for bump in cases caused by people gathering over the holidays hasn’t yet been seen in the data. Also in the news: redistribution of unused N95 masks, mask mandates, the FDA’s covid plan, and more.
DOJ Investigating Abbott Laboratories After Baby Formula Incident
January 23, 2023
Morning Briefing
Abbott has denied there’s any conclusive evidence linking its products to the infant illnesses and deaths attributed to Cronobacter sakazakii found in its Michigan factory, Axios says, but the Department of Justice is now investigating. Former covid czar Jeff Zients is also in the news.
Biden Issues Presidential Memorandum To Protect Abortion Pills
January 23, 2023
Morning Briefing
Vice President Kamala Harris made the announcement during a speech in Tallahassee, Florida. Her location choice came as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, scored a court victory against a state prosecutor who had been suspended for refusing to seek criminal charges against people who seek or provide abortions.
At Rallies Across US, Pro-Life Activists Vow To Stop Abortion Everywhere
January 23, 2023
Morning Briefing
At Sunday’s March For Life in Washington, D.C., the first since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, abortion foes proclaimed, “We will march until abortion is unthinkable.”
First Edition: Jan. 23, 2023
January 23, 2023
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Watch: Anti-Abortion Activists Rally in DC in a Watershed Moment for Their Movement
By Sarah Varney
January 23, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Friday’s annual March for Life rally in Washington, D.C., held for the first time since Roe v. Wade was overturned, signals a new chapter in the anti-abortion movement.
Transgender People in Rural America Struggle to Find Doctors Willing or Able to Provide Care
By Helen Santoro
January 23, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Many health professionals in rural areas don’t know how to provide gender-affirming care, leaving transgender patients with few options.
Abortion Debate Ramps Up in States as Congress Deadlocks
By Julie Rovner
January 23, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Abortion is a top issue for state lawmakers meeting for their first full sessions since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Journalists Follow Up on Radon Mine Health Spas, Open Enrollment, and Health Fraud
January 21, 2023
KFF Health News Original
KHN 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.
Quick Start Guide For KFF Health News Partners
By Kathleen Hayden
January 20, 2023
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How To Tell If You’re Burning Out; Why Dry January Is Good And Bad for You
January 20, 2023
Morning Briefing
Media outlets cover some timely lifestyle health news, including how New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s decision to resign emphasizes how burnout is real. Also; how “Dry January” can both benefit and hurt you; a lawsuit over chemicals in Thinx period underwear; and more.
FDA Blasts Drugmaker In India For ‘Cascade Of Failures’
January 20, 2023
Morning Briefing
The agency visited the Intas Pharmaceuticals plant in Gujarat, India, in November. The company was cited for problems with data integrity, accuracy, procedures designed to prevent microbiological contamination, and much more — including the discovery of a truck full of shredded documents. In other pharmaceutical and biotech news: Wegovy, epilepsy, solid tumor cancer treatment, and more.
Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
January 20, 2023
Morning Briefing
Each week, KHN finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week’s selections include stories on abortion, anatomy, Chagas, “intuitive eating,” how to be happy, and more.
Georgia Won’t Consider Full Medicaid Expansion Yet, GOP Leader Says
January 20, 2023
Morning Briefing
The new House speaker, a Republican, says instead lawmakers will focus on the Republican governor’s alternative plan, which would narrowly expand Medicaid under a “waiver” program, The AJC reported. In other news, CMS has updated its federal poverty level standards for Medicaid.
Judge Refuses Florida’s Mental Check Request For Young Trans Plaintiffs
January 20, 2023
Morning Briefing
A federal judge has declined a request by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration that a pair of 12 year-olds have “mental examinations.” The two are plaintiffs in a case challenging the state’s Medicaid cover ban for gender-affirming care.