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Gun Violence Is a Plague. Could Medicaid Help?

By Samantha Young December 12, 2023 KFF Health News Original

To tackle America’s gun problem, a growing number of states are allowing Medicaid dollars to fund community-based violence programs intended to stop shootings. The idea is to boost resources for violence prevention programs, which have been overwhelmed in some cities by a spike in violent crime since the covid-19 pandemic.  An infusion of reliable funding, […]

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Portland Officials Consider Public Use Ban To Battle Drugs, Overdoses

December 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said that state and city officials are considering rolling back some of the nation’s most wide-ranging drug decriminalization effort, because Portland was troubled and needed reviving, the New York Times says. Also in the news; pollution permitting; free naloxone kits; more.

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American Humanitarian Kate Forbes Is The Red Cross’ New President

December 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

Reuters says the election for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies came after an “acrimonious” and “extraordinary” General Assembly meeting, but Forbes — a businesswoman who began working with the IFRC four decades ago — prevailed. In other news from across the world: infectious diseases are spreading in Gaza; anthrax in Zambia; and more.

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Viewpoints: New Sickle Cell Treatment Hits A Roadblock; Texas Proves Abortion Ban Exemptions Are A Joke

December 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers discuss the new sickle cell treatment, the farce of abortion ban exemptions, LGBTQ+ health and more.

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Advocates Say Texas Gun Suicide Data Show New Laws Are Needed

December 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

Easy access to guns is a problem in Texas, say gun safety and mental health advocates. CDC data show the number of Texans who took their life with a gun last year was at a level not seen since 1999. Other reports say rising suicide among older men is worrying: It’s a group hard to reach with support.

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Justices Refuse Challenge To Washington ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban

December 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Supreme Court refused, by majority, to take up a challenge to a Washington state law that protects LGBTQ+ youngsters from so-called “conversion therapy.” The challenge came from a Christian marriage and family counselor who argued it infringed free speech rights.

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States Are ‘Pulling All The Levers They Can’ To Stop Medicaid Enrollment Slide

December 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

Under increased scrutiny from the White House, state Medicaid officials are trying harder to prevent eligible people from losing coverage. One of the biggest challenges is simply finding them, and states are having to get more creative in their efforts.

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Arizona High Court To Consider Reinstating Abortion Ban From 1864

December 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

The ban is from when Arizona was still a territory, and it would essentially ban abortion in the state. The current ban is for abortions at 15 weeks or later. News outlets cover the case, which starts today, and consider its impact on U.S. reproductive rights battles and 2024’s election race.

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Kroger Pilots In-Store Clinics For Primary Care For Seniors

December 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

Eight of the Little Clinic sites in Atlanta are transitioned to focus on primary care for seniors, as well as their regular services — a test of a strategic shift for the company. Also in the news: a Best Buy Health, Biobeat partnership; a Norton Healthcare data breach; and more.

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Supreme Court Throws Out Cases On Covid Shot Mandates For Troops

December 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

The federal employee vaccine requirement was rescinded by President Joe Biden in May, and the Pentagon similarly withdrew a mandate for troops, but cases challenging the mandate for executive branch employees and military service members had rumbled on.

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CRISPR Sickle Cell Treatment To Be Offered At 9 Hospitals

December 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

Now that the FDA has approved the first use of a CRISPR gene-editing therapy to treat sickle cell disease, the company has announced 9 facilities that will initially offer it.

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Morning Briefing for Tuesday, December 12, 2023

December 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

Teletherapy, PBM reforms, Medicaid enrollment, pharmacy privacy, ‘conversion therapy’ ban, drug overdoses, and more are in the news.

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House Passes Health Package With PBM Reforms, Site-Neutral Policy

December 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Lower Costs More Transparency Act of 2023, passed by the House 320-71 on Monday, would institute new transparency and pricing rules on PBMs and hospitals, and spare hospitals from some funding cuts while likely imposing others. The measure is unlikely to pass the Senate as currently written but signals bipartisan openness to the policies.

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Big Pharmacy Chains Give Customers’ Records To Police Despite No Warrants

December 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Washington Post reported that officials with America’s eight biggest pharmacy giants — Walgreens Boots Alliance, CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid, Kroger, Cigna, Optum Rx, and Amazon Pharmacy — told congressional investigators they required only a subpoena to share the records. Investigators began probing the practice in the aftermath of the Dobbs abortion decision.

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First Edition: Dec. 12, 2023

December 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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Anjelah Salazar, a fifth grade girl, sits at her desk in front of her computer.

El condado de Los Angeles ofrece terapia virtual gratuita de salud mental para estudiantes

By Molly Castle Work December 12, 2023 KFF Health News Original

La teleterapia desempeña un papel cada vez más importante en las escuelas del país, a medida que educadores y trabajadores sociales se enfrentan a la presión de abordar los crecientes problemas de salud mental.

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A collage of portraits of seven people affected by medical debt.

Listen: What Our 2-Year-Long Investigation Into Medical Debt Reveals

By Noam N. Levey December 12, 2023 KFF Health News Original

An award-winning project by KFF Health News and NPR found that at least 100 million people in the United States are saddled with medical bills they cannot pay — and exposed a health care system that systematically pushes people into debt.

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Anjelah Salazar, a fifth grade girl, sits at her desk in front of her computer.

LA County Invests Big in Free Virtual Mental Health Therapy for K-12 Students

By Molly Castle Work December 12, 2023 KFF Health News Original

California is spending almost $5 billion to address a growing youth mental health crisis. In Los Angeles County, a contract with teletherapy provider Hazel Health is funding free therapy sessions for all interested students. School districts are grateful for the additional support, but express concerns about the remote arrangement.

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The goMARTI vehicle, a white van painted with green and blue branding, is parked outside.

People With Disabilities Hope Autonomous Vehicles Deliver Independence

By Tony Leys December 12, 2023 KFF Health News Original

A pilot project in northern Minnesota aims to pave the way for fully autonomous vehicles to offer independence for people who can’t drive.

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Michigan Attorney General Warns Of Medical Brace Scamming Issue

December 11, 2023 Morning Briefing

The issue stems from seniors being offered medical supplies they don’t need, and then finding themselves stuck with the bill. Also in state health news: the Ozempic side effects lawsuit; CAR-T helping autoimmune patients; rising sales of antibiotics for food animals; and more.

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