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White House Urged To Create National Patient Safety Team

September 11, 2023 Morning Briefing

To tackle preventable harm in the medical system, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology have recommended the creation of a national patient safety team. In other administration news: NIH chief confirmation hearings will start in October.

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Biden Admin Appeals Abortion Pill Case To The Supreme Court

September 11, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Biden administration and drugmaker Danco have appealed a lower court decision — that is on currently on hold — restricting access to mifepristone, one of two drugs commonly used in a medicated abortion. The Supreme Court will likely hear the case next year, leaving in place a patchwork of state laws determining access to abortion pills.

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Possible Link Found Between Long Covid And Earlier Cold Infection

September 11, 2023 Morning Briefing

It’s easy to forget coronaviruses existed long before the covid pandemic, but new research into long covid found that a previous infection of a common cold-causing coronavirus may explain why some people suffer from persistent symptoms. Also in the news: covid is here to stay, as a new normal.

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Firefighter Deaths From 9/11 Illnesses Nearly Equal Number Killed In Attack

September 11, 2023 Morning Briefing

The New York City Fire Department has added 43 new names to its memorial wall, bringing to 341 the number of FDNY veterans who died from Ground Zero-related ailments. On Sept. 11, 2001, 343 FDNY members were killed. In related news, two more victims of the terrorist attacks have been identified, the first since 2021.

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CDC: Don’t Panic — Your Body’s Covid Defenses Can Battle New Variant

September 11, 2023 Morning Briefing

The CDC on Friday released information on research into how antibodies from earlier covid infections and vaccines do work against the new BA.2.86 variant. Meanwhile, a report covers a dilemma the CDC has over how to recommend new covid booster shots to the public.

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Morning Briefing for Monday, September 11, 2023

September 11, 2023 Morning Briefing

Covid shots, medical debt, 9/11 health issues, abortion pill access, patient safety, naloxone, vaccination rates, and more are in the news.

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First Edition: Sept. 11, 2023

September 11, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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Pfizer and Moderna Are Pushing the New Covid Booster. Should You Get It? The CDC Is About to Decide.

By Arthur Allen September 11, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Chances are, if you aren’t older, chronically ill, or obese, you don’t need a forthcoming covid vaccine to stay out of the hospital. But it probably wouldn’t hurt.

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A Father Dreamed of a Home for His Family. Medical Debt Nearly Pushed Them Onto the Streets.

By Noam N. Levey September 11, 2023 KFF Health News Original

As cities like Denver struggle to make homes more affordable, medical debt keeps housing out of reach for millions of Americans.

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Montana State Officials Seek More Control Over Judicial Involuntary Commitments

By Aaron Bolton, MTPR September 11, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Health department officials are asking legislators to change criminal commitment laws amid a bottleneck at the Montana State Hospital.

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Journalists Recap How Smallpox Was Wiped Out and How Opioid Settlement Cash Is Being Paid Out

September 9, 2023 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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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

September 8, 2023 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week’s selections include stories on chemical water contamination, race and health, menopause, and more.

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Viewpoints: We Can Learn From Sweden’s Handling Of Covid; How Have Some People Avoided Covid?

September 8, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers tackle covid, rural hospitals, AI in health care, and more.

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Paqui Pulls Spicy Chip From Stores As Mass. Authorities Probe Teen’s Death

September 8, 2023 Morning Briefing

7-Eleven has already removed the chips from shelves, AP reported. The cause of death of the 14-year-old said to have eaten a chip is still being determined. Meanwhile, a new trend: EKG screening for kids, spurred by heart health worries.

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It Wasn’t Just You: Data Show 2023’s Summer Was Hottest Ever. By A Lot.

September 8, 2023 Morning Briefing

Data from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service show July was the hottest ever month on record. And August? The second hottest recorded. In turn, reports show that heat-related deaths are also up, but not just because of hotter weather.

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Court Rules Massachusetts Facility Can Carry On With Electric Shock ‘Therapy’

September 8, 2023 Morning Briefing

The new Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts ruling says the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center can keep shocking residents to address aggressive or self-harming behavior, Reuters reported. Also: tracking of rape kits, end-of-life care, and more.

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Philips Respironics To Pay $479M To Settle Claims Of Flawed CPAP Machines

September 8, 2023 Morning Briefing

Concerns over the breathing machines, which may “spew” gasses and foam flecks into patients’ airways, drove a recall of millions of the devices. Meanwhile, a small study suggests a weight-loss drug may help cut insulin requirements for people newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

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HHS Aims To Stop Provider Discrimination Against Those With Disabilities

September 8, 2023 Morning Briefing

Modern Healthcare covers news that the Health and Human Services Department is taking aim at providers’ habits of denying care to people with disabilities based on an inability or an unwillingness to accommodate their needs. Also in the news: the problem with medical credit cards.

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It’s Back: Yes, Covid, But Also The Heated Political Rhetoric Over Masks

September 8, 2023 Morning Briefing

As covid cases rise, only a smattering of schools or businesses are trying to require masks again. And the Biden administration is not pushing for that to change. Even so, Republicans are pounding the issue on the campaign trail and one senator pushed a bill to ban mask mandates.

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Biden Still Testing Negative For Covid, And Now So Is First Lady

September 8, 2023 Morning Briefing

President Joe Biden departed as planned for his international trip to the G-20 summit in India as he continues to test negative for covid. First lady Jill Biden, who first tested positive Monday night, is now showing clear tests.

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