Antipsychotic Drug Cobenfy Wins FDA Approval For Schizophrenia Treatment
September 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
The Bristol Myers Squibb medicine is said relieve symptoms without causing some of the harsh side effects of drugs already in use. Meanwhile, thousands of patients allege in a lawsuit that drugs used for diabetes and weight loss have caused other health problems.
Anti-Trans Laws Linked With Spike In Suicide Attempts Among Trans Youth
September 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
A study from The Trevor Project found that in states that passed anti-trans legislation directed at minors, suicide attempts by transgender and non-binary teens went up by as much as 72% in subsequent years. Also in the news, a “sanctuary city” for transgender people, pardons for gay veterans, and more.
Covid Tests Are Yours For The Taking
September 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
The government again is offering free kits to each household ahead of the respiratory virus season at covidtests.gov/. Tests might come in handy after the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases found that only 26% of Americans plan to get updated covid vaccines.
California Officially Apologizes For Harms Caused By Slavery And Bias
September 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, also signed legislation related to newborn DNA samples. Also: Alabama has executed another prisoner using the method of nitrogen asphyxiation.
Report Highlights Missing Health Authority Role In Cannabis Policy
September 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
The AP covers a new report that says a more health-focused strategy is needed, with the CDC taking an expanded role in cannabis policy as more Americans are using ever-stronger weed. Meanwhile, Kentucky awarded the first business license as part of its startup medical cannabis program.
Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
September 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. Today’s selections are on pain, aging, food portions, disability data, and more.
Senate Bill Lays Out Cybersecurity Standards For Health Care Industry
September 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
The measure offers a timeline for companies to upgrade their IT systems, which will come with financial aid, and proposes penalties for those who don’t comply. But one industry spokesperson countered: “Penalizing hospitals that are the victims of sophisticated criminal behavior diverts resources away from improving patient care.”
OIG Reports Reveal 3 Health Insurers’ Medicare Advantage Overcharges
September 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
Humana, HealthAssurance Pennsylvania, and EmblemHealth are accused of overcharging taxpayers to the tune of $140 million by exaggerating the severity of Medicare Advantage members’ illnesses.
Vance Sheds Light On Trump’s ‘Concept Of A Plan’ For Health Care
September 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
GOP vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance has elaborated on some specifics during the past week. As Roll Call reported, Vance said people who use the health care system frequently would be on a different plan from those who are healthy and don’t go to the doctor as often.
Morning Briefing for Friday, September 27, 2024
September 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
After six years, KFF Health News’ “Bill of the Month” series has a new partner: The Washington Post's Well+Being your outrageous medical bills
First Edition: Friday, Sept. 27, 2024
September 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
A Few Rural Towns Are Bucking the Trend and Building New Hospitals
By Sarah Jane Tribble
September 27, 2024
KFF Health News Original
A remote Wyoming community hoped for years to have more access to health care. Now, after receiving federal funding, it is bucking dismal closure trends throughout the rural U.S. and building its own hospital. And it’s not the only one.
Democratic Hopefuls Fault GOP Incumbents for Anti-Abortion Records in Congress
By Molly Castle Work
September 27, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Democratic congressional hopefuls in California are highlighting the anti-abortion records of vulnerable Republican incumbents, many of whom have moderated their stances ahead of the election. With control of the U.S. House at stake, Democrats hope to convince voters that their candidates will do more to protect women’s health.
Aspirantes demócratas culpan a los republicanos en las bancas por sus antecedentes antiaborto en el Congreso
By Molly Castle Work
September 27, 2024
KFF Health News Original
A medida que se acerca el día de las elecciones, los aspirantes demócratas están haciendo todo lo posible para vincular a sus oponentes republicanos en distritos congresionales disputados con sus antecedentes antiaborto.
KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Congress Punts to a Looming Lame-Duck Session
September 26, 2024
Podcast
Congress left Washington for the campaign trail this week, but not before approving a spending bill that expires shortly before Christmas. Lawmakers will be busy after the election working on not just the legislation needed to keep the government running, but also several health programs set to expire. Meanwhile, Republicans continue to downplay abortion as Democrats press it as a campaign issue. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Lauren Weber of The Washington Post, and Joanne Kenen of Johns Hopkins University and Politico join KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more.
Keep the Conversation Going: Share Your ‘Silence in Sikeston’ Feedback With Us
September 26, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Do you have feedback about the “Silence in Sikeston” project that you’d like to share with KFF Health News? Tell us here.
NY Resident’s Death Is 10th Fatality In Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak
September 26, 2024
Morning Briefing
The Washington Post notes that the listeria outbreak tied to Boar’s Head deli meat is the largest such outbreak since 2011, as two more hospitalizations were announced by the CDC. Separately, in Los Angeles, a cluster of dengue cases has now grown to four in just over two weeks.
Lower Opioid Overdose Rate Noted Among Diabetic Semaglutide Users
September 26, 2024
Morning Briefing
Although the new findings are “unclear,” researchers are curious to see if appetite suppressants could be used for addiction treatment. A separate study found that fentanyl users trying to kick the habit benefited from taking higher doses of buprenorphine, a medication to reduce side effects.
