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Voters Set To Decide On Key Abortion Matters In Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky

November 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

Abortion rights are in the hands of voters in different ways in three states Tuesday. In Ohio, Republicans are accused of using taxpayer funds to promote false anti-abortion claims ahead of the state constitutional amendment vote.

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Two GOP Lawmakers Say FDA Partly To Blame For Ongoing Drug Shortage

November 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

The two lawmakers allege the FDA is “failing to ensure” important medications remain on pharmacy shelves. In other news, Pfizer cuts 200 jobs in Michigan; details on how the Cleveland Clinic’s drone med delivery program will work; the shrinking American cigarette market; and more.

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Big Health Plan Formularies Do Provide ‘Fair Access’ To Treatments: Study

November 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

An investigation into how some of the largest health plans’ formularies provide access to 18 treatments for some serious diseases showed positive results, but did note that transparent coverage info was sometimes lacking. Meanwhile, this year’s ACA enrollment, freshly open, has an easier sign-up.

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Data Show 10 Million Were Disenrolled From Medicaid Over 6 Months

November 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

The latest tracker data on Medicaid enrollment show that over 10 million people have lost Medicaid coverage since the redetermining of eligibility began in April (notably, this is about 1 in 34 of the population, or around 3%.) Among other news, the cost of the health care minimum wage in California, and more.

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Morning Briefing for Monday, November 6, 2023

November 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

Hospital infections, Medicaid “unwinding,” Medicare, price transparency, abortion votes, drug shortages, and more are in the news.

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Hospital-Acquired Infection Rates Fall Back To Pre-Pandemic Levels

November 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

A new report finds that preventable infections acquired in a hospital — which worryingly rose during the covid pandemic — have decreased. News outlets report on regional ratings.

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First Edition: Nov. 6, 2023

November 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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Anne Withrow stands outside near a small garden. A few streaks of her long, gray hair have been dyed purple and blue. She holds her hands together in front of her and looks towards the camera with a slight smile.

As Transgender ‘Refugees’ Flock to New Mexico, Waitlists Grow

By Cecilia Nowell November 6, 2023 KFF Health News Original

As many states have moved to restrict or ban gender-affirming care for trans people, a few states, including New Mexico, have codified protections. But those laws don’t always mean accessing care is simple or quick, as a surge in new patients in the state collides with limited doctors and clinics.

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A student, who appears to be sleeping, has their face down in her arms as they sits at a desk.

Science Says Teens Need More Sleep. So Why Is It So Hard to Start School Later?

By Catherine Sweeney, WPLN November 6, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Sleep deprivation in adolescents is linked to mental health struggles, worse grades, traffic accidents, and more. That’s why states such as California and Florida have mandated later high school start times. But opposition to later times is less about the science than it is about logistics and costs.

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An unrecognizable mental health professional takes notes while sitting across from a patient.

Medicare amplía su lista de profesionales de salud mental 

By Judith Graham November 3, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Los prejuicios sobre las afecciones mentales y la discriminación por edad hacen que algunos profesionales no tomen en serio el sufrimiento de las personas mayores, profundizando las barreras de acceso a la atención.

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Nursing Homes Say They Can’t Afford Higher Staffing. But Their Finances Are Often Opaque.

By Jordan Rau November 3, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Perhaps the biggest mystery, as the Biden administration moves to force nursing homes to boost staffing, is this: how much extra money do the nation’s 15,000 homes actually have to hire and retain more nurses and aides? Public comments are due Monday on the most sweeping regulatory changes to hit the industry in decades. The […]

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Viewpoints: America’s Mental Health Hasn’t Recovered From Covid; Do Vaccine Endorsements Change Minds?

November 3, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers delve into mental health post-pandemic, celebrity endorsements, veterans, and more.

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More Than 4 In 10 Adults Don’t Know They Have High Cholesterol

November 3, 2023 Morning Briefing

Over 40% of U.S. adults aren’t aware their cholesterol levels are too high and thus aren’t receiving treatment, a new study found. Meanwhile, as daylight saving time comes to an end, doctors are warning that seasonal affective disorder may start to grip more people.

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As Weight-Loss Drugs Help People Drop Pounds, Their Makers Make Bank

November 3, 2023 Morning Briefing

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are reporting booming sales from their diabetes treatments that have found use as weight-loss drugs — Novo’s quarterly revenues were up nearly 30% on year-ago figures. Among other news: a new antibiotic for gonorrhea; radiation therapy; and more.

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TB Exposure Warning Issued For California Casino’s Staff, Customers

November 3, 2023 Morning Briefing

A Pacheco casino in Contra Costa County is the source of possible public exposure to tuberculosis over a five-year window, news reports say. Meanwhile, a second dengue case has also been confirmed in California, this time involving a patient from Long Beach.

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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

November 3, 2023 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week’s selections include stories on mental health, diabetes, the opioid crisis, anorexia, and more.

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Indiana Supreme Court Reprimands AG For Remarks On Abortion Doctor

November 3, 2023 Morning Briefing

The court found Attorney General Todd Rokita violated lawyer professional conduct rules when he called Dr. Caitlin Bernard, the physician who performed an abortion on a 10 year-old Ohio rape victim, an “abortion activist acting as a doctor.” Rokita then doubled-down on his criticism of Bernard.

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Senate Proposes Tackling Risky Fake Pills From Mexican Pharmacies

November 3, 2023 Morning Briefing

If a Senate appropriations proposal is approved, Secretary of State Antony Blinken would have 90 days to draft a report that would reveal, for the first time, key data on overdoses from fake pills sourced in Mexico. Also in the news: drug overdoses in schools; fentanyl deaths in Kansas City; more.

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Congressional Panel Suggests How To Lower Ambulance Costs

November 3, 2023 Morning Briefing

The committee’s suggestions include banning surprise bills, limiting patient cost-shares, and making bills easier to understand. Meanwhile, in Minnesota, a new law means hospitals have to check if a patient is eligible for financial help before referring medical debt to collections.

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Authorities Say 17 Poisoning Deaths In Pennsylvania Linked To Former Nurse

November 3, 2023 Morning Briefing

A former nursing home worker is reportedly facing more murder charges after being initially accused of killing two patients with doses of insulin. Separately, the American Nurses Association told Congress this week that violence prevention laws could help tackle the nursing staff shortage.

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