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Surgeon General: Beating Loneliness May Help US Mental Health Crisis

September 29, 2023 Morning Briefing

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy say that he worries that the state of U.S. mental health is worse than ever, and called for stronger communities to help tackle loneliness. Among other public health news: a worrying parasite in Baltimore drinking water, TikTok promotions for steroids, more.

3 In 4 Infants Needing Hospital Care For Covid Had Unvaccinated Mothers

September 29, 2023 Morning Briefing

Meanwhile, researchers found covid vaccines received during pregnancy help protect newborns. Other scientists looked into evolving covid vaccine loads and the timing of at-home testing. Also: antibiotic-resistant bacteria, an implantable for paralyzed patients, and menopause symptoms.

Medicare’s ‘Innovation’ Agency Was Expected to Save Money. It’s Cost Billions.

September 29, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Congressional Budget Office once predicted that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation would save taxpayers nearly $3 billion over a decade. It’s instead increased spending on federal health care programs by billions of dollars.

Manchin Joins Republicans in Blocking VA Nominee Over Abortion Policy

September 29, 2023 Morning Briefing

Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, has joined with Republicans on the Veterans Affairs Committee to block the confirmation of President Joe Biden’s nominee for general counsel at Veterans Affairs, Politico reports. Manchin and the Republicans oppose a policy the VA adopted to counsel patients on abortion and provide the procedure under limited circumstances. The nomination has been stalled for more than a year.

McCarthy Wins Votes On A Few Spending Bills, But Government Shutdown Looms

September 29, 2023 Morning Briefing

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy managed to win passage of a handful of spending bills late Thursday, potentially strengthening his position in last-minute negotiations to avert a government shutdown.

Don’t Be Surprised If Your Free Govt. Covid Tests Are Already ‘Expired’

September 29, 2023 Morning Briefing

Experts say that expired tests that may be delivered as part of the latest round of free test kits shouldn’t immediately be discarded — they may still be valid. Meanwhile, the CDC director is urging flu and covid vaccinations this fall amid low uptake rates. Also: hydroxychloroquine is in the news again.

House Republicans Introduce Bill To Ban Abortion Meds

September 29, 2023 Morning Briefing

The goal is to ban nationwide what bill supporters claim are “dangerous drugs.” Mifepristone has been approved for 23 years for abortions until 10 weeks and the drugs have become the most common abortion method. In other news, a legal to-and-fro in Texas over Yelp and “crisis pregnancy centers.”

Morning Briefing for Friday, September 29, 2023

September 29, 2023 Morning Briefing

Shutdown watch, abortion pills, Medicare, loneliness, covid tests and vaccines, and more are in the news. Plus, the bill of the month.

First Edition: Sept. 29, 2023

September 29, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

She Received Chemo in Two States. Why Did It Cost So Much More in Alaska?

By Arielle Zionts September 29, 2023 KFF Health News Original

A breast cancer patient who received similar treatments in two states saw significant differences in cost, illuminating how care in remote areas can come with a stiffer price tag.

These Appalachia Hospitals Made Big Promises to Gain a Monopoly. They’re Failing to Deliver.

By Brett Kelman and Samantha Liss September 29, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Ballad Health, the only hospital system across a large swath of Tennessee and Virginia, has fallen short of quality-of-care and charity care obligations — even as it’s sued thousands of patients for unpaid bills.

Social Security Overpayments Draw Scrutiny and Outrage From Members of Congress

By David Hilzenrath and Jodie Fleischer, Cox Media Group September 29, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Lawmakers are faulting the Social Security Administration for issuing billions of dollars of payments that beneficiaries weren’t entitled to receive — and then demanding the money back — in the wake of an investigation by KFF Health News and Cox Media Group.

GOP Presidential Primary Debate No. 2: An Angry Rematch and the Same Notable No-Show

By KFF Health News and PolitiFact staffs September 28, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Though never framed as a marquee issue, the topic of health care crept into the chaotic seven-way faceoff throughout the evening, highlighting Republican culture-war themes.

Viewpoints: Americans Should Focus On Health Span Versus Life Span; Hospital Prices Are Clear As Mud

September 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers discuss living a long, healthy life, hospital price transparency, health care innovation and more.

CVS Promises To Boost Hiring, Avoids A Repeat Pharmacists Strike

September 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

The goal is to ease workloads of overburdened pharmacists. But the company was also sued by a small Iowa pharmacy alleging that CVS violated antitrust laws. Among other news: Google led a funding round for Midi Health; Pfizer’s chief sees a “scientific renaissance” emerge as populations age; and more.

Research Roundup: Antibiotic Resistance; Cancer; Genetic Risk-Scoring; Parkinson’s

September 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.

Death In Colorado Linked To The Plague

September 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

After the death of an Archuleta County resident, officials stressed the disease is very rare but that people should take precautions when interacting with some animals. Meanwhile, in New York, “ghost” guns were found in a day care site. Other news is from Texas, Florida, and elsewhere.

Second Republican Debate Included Health Care, Costs, And Trans Misinfo

September 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

The second Republican presidential debate included discussion about the health care industry, the opioid crisis, drug prices, abortion, and other hot-button topics. A false link between transgenderism and mental health disorders was also mentioned.

FDA Updates Ozempic Label Warnings; Advisory Panel Votes Against ALS Drug

September 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

The label for diabetes treatment Ozempic, popularized by its use as a weight loss drug, will now list blocked intestines as a potential side effect. Two other similar drugs, Wegovy and Mounjaro, already do. In other FDA news, its panel of independent advisers voted 17-1 against recommending a new ALS therapy.

Stand Up And Take Notice: All-Day Sitting Linked To Higher Dementia Risk

September 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

Older adults who spend a lot of time sitting are at higher dementia risk than those who don’t, it’s reported. And researchers also found that even if you exercise a lot, sitting all day at work or home worsens dementia risks. Also: studies into toxic chemicals, young adult cannabis use, and more.

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