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Employment In Health Care Grew Faster In 2023 Than It Has For 30 Years

February 5, 2024 Morning Briefing

New data show health care jobs grew by nearly 4% in 2023, way above the 1.5% growth rate across all other industries — despite health industry struggles with staff burnout. Also in the news: Cano Health files for bankruptcy; Steward Health’s deal to keep Massachusetts hospitals open; and more.

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Big Changes Are Likely Coming For Pulse Oximeters, FDA Hints

February 5, 2024 Morning Briefing

The FDA plans to propose that companies conduct better evaluation of pulse oximeters before applying for approval. Manufacturers will have to increase accuracy and test on patients with many different skin colors. Separately, the FDA approved a device to help post-menopausal women fight bone loss.

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Flu Appears To Be Making A Comeback; 57 Kids Have Died From It This Season

February 5, 2024 Morning Briefing

The CDC says influenza cases are beginning to climb again, especially in the Midwest and south-central regions of the U.S. Cases of covid and RSV, meanwhile, continued an overall decline.

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First Edition: Feb. 5, 2024

February 5, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

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Back From COP28, California Climate Leaders Talk Health Impacts of Warming

By Samantha Young February 5, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Three leading California officials who represented the state at the United Nations climate talks late last year reflect on climate change’s growing threat to human health — and explain what the state is trying to do about it.

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Congressman Off-Base in Ad Claiming Fauci Shipped Covid to Montana Before the Pandemic

By Katheryn Houghton February 5, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Facts don’t support claims by a likely Republican Senate candidate that a federal research laboratory in Montana infected bats with a coronavirus from China before the covid-19 outbreak.

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Journalists Catch Up on Top Issues Facing 2024 Voters, From Obamacare to Opioids

February 3, 2024 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.

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A digital illustration shows a child sitting in a chair inside a white-and-blue transparent box that resembles a small room. The child holds their knees to their chest and looks away from the viewer; their face is further concealed by their hair. Their right pant leg is ripped at the knee, and there are bruises on their arm. A rope is tied to the leg of the chair, but not to anything else. The background is a dark, textured void.

Advocates Say a Practice Harms Disabled Children, Yet Congressional Action Is Stalled

By Fred Clasen-Kelly Illustration by Oona Zenda February 2, 2024 KFF Health News Original

In the photos, a 9-year-old boy with autism appears barricaded between cubbies and furniture stacked near the walls of a North Carolina classroom. His mother, Erin McGrail, said her son was physically restrained at least 14 times while in third grade at Morrisville Elementary School. She said she learned details of his seclusion only after […]

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Viewpoints: Measles Is Back, Thanks To Low Vaccination; Here’s How To Halt The Physician Shortage

February 2, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers delve into measles outbreaks, physician shortages, abortion access, and more.

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Different Takes: What Medications Should, And Also Shouldn’t, Be Covered By Medicare?

February 2, 2024 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers tackle these public health issues.

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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

February 2, 2024 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week’s selections include stories on organ donation, research integrity, concussions, schizophrenia, and more.

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CDC Releases New Guidance For Physicians On PFAS Testing

February 2, 2024 Morning Briefing

The new guidance was released by the CDC’s Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Also: the EPA says PFAS “forever chemicals” should be considered hazardous substances for human health. Climate change and health, wildlife-to-human illness crossovers, and more are also in the news.

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Senator Wants Justice Department To Investigate Prison Health Contractor

February 2, 2024 Morning Briefing

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts, wrote to the Department of Justice, calling on the agency to halt “abusive” practices by Corizon Health. An affiliate of the company, Tehum Care, has declared bankruptcy related to allegations of prisoner neglect and malpractice.

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Study Finds Switching Disinfectants For Skin Can Reduce Hospital Infections

February 2, 2024 Morning Briefing

The type of disinfectant used on patients’ surgical sites could have an impact on hospital-acquired infections, researchers find. Other industry news reports on home health devices, X-rays, and more.

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Researchers Find X Chromosome Linked To Autoimmune Diseases

February 2, 2024 Morning Briefing

Standford researchers may have found a clue as to why women are more vulnerable to autoimmune diseases like lupus than men. Also in the news: Marijuana and asthma risk in youngsters; lung cancer screening and “one size fits all;” music as a weapon against dementia; and more.

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FDA Panel To Resume Looking Into Race Bias Of Pulse Oximeters

February 2, 2024 Morning Briefing

The panel will continue debating questions of reliability of pulse oximeters that deliver lower accuracy when used on patients with darker skin. Separately, a study links later, higher stroke risks with Black women under 35 having high blood pressure.

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Mom Of Michigan Gunman Says Son Never Asked For Mental Health Help

February 2, 2024 Morning Briefing

Taking the stand Thursday in her trial, Jennifer Crumbley defended her parenting skills and also said it was her husband’s responsibility to store her son Ethan’s guns safely. “I’ve asked myself if I would have done anything differently, and I wouldn’t have.” The prosecution rested its case Thursday.

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Morning Briefing for Friday, February 2, 2024

February 2, 2024 Morning Briefing

Opioid treatment rules, covid boosters, PFAS, abortion pill, hospital infections, and more are in the news. Plus, your weekend reads.

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Opioid Treatment Rules Eased During The Pandemic Will Remain In Place

February 2, 2024 Morning Briefing

The Biden administration announced that policies put in place during the covid pandemic to make it easier for patients to receive opioid addiction treatments will continue permanently. Other opioid news reports on a series of court settlements.

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Former Military Officials Say Abortion Drug Access Is National Security Issue

February 2, 2024 Morning Briefing

Restricting access to mifepristone, used in more than half of all medical abortions in the U.S., would hit recruitment, military readiness, and impact national security, according to a number of former military officials and high-rank service members who’ve filed a legal brief with the Supreme Court.

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