Planned Parenthood enfrenta a los republicanos y espera captar el apoyo de los votantes
By Molly Castle Work
July 8, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Esta ofensiva estratégica es parte de un esfuerzo nacional más amplio del grupo de derechos reproductivos, que se propone evitar que una mayoría republicana apruebe restricciones al derecho al aborto, incluida una prohibición nacional.
CDC Reports Fourth US Dairy Worker Bird Flu Infection; First in Colorado
July 3, 2024
Morning Briefing
The CDC said Wednesday that a fourth person has been infected with bird flu in the U.S. this year. The person, who works on a dairy farm in Colorado, experienced eye inflammation, and recovered after treatment. The other three cases, in Texas and Michigan, were mild and linked to dairy farms as well. The CDC said in a statement that it continues to regard the ongoing bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle as a low risk to the general public.
KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': SCOTUS Term Wraps With a Bang
July 3, 2024
Podcast
The Supreme Court has issued its final opinions for the 2023-24 term, including decisions affecting abortion access, the opioid epidemic, and how the federal government functions. In this special episode, Sarah Somers , legal director of the National Health Law Program, joins KFF Health News’ chief Washington correspondent, Julie Rovner, to discuss how the justices disposed of the term’s health-related cases and what those decisions could mean going forward.
Two Rival Hospitals Want To Join Forces. Will Patients Lose?
By Samantha Liss
July 3, 2024
KFF Health News Original
In Terre Haute, Ind., two rival hospitals want to merge, a move that supporters say will save patients money and help people live longer. But similar hospital consolidations in Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina have resulted in government reports documenting diminished care. In more than a dozen states, certificates of public advantage (COPAs) permit deals […]
White House Clarifies Where It Stands On Gender-Affirming Care For Children
July 3, 2024
Morning Briefing
“We believe these surgeries should be limited to adults,” a White House spokesperson told The 19th in an email Tuesday. “We continue to support gender-affirming care for minors, which represents a continuum of care.”
US Preps For Possible Pandemic, Taps Moderna To Make Bird Flu Vaccine
July 3, 2024
Morning Briefing
As the virus spreads to more cattle and poultry, the government also enlisted commercial labs to help amp up its supply of tests that would detect the H5N1 bird flu in humans. Meanwhile, as covid cases soar in Western states, the NIH begins testing its nasal covid vaccine.
DOJ Opens Investigation Into Potential Fraud At Prospect Medical Holdings
July 3, 2024
Morning Briefing
In other industry news, UCSF must continue charity care, stick to price growth caps and more to allow its $100 million takeover of St. Mary’s Medical Center and Saint Francis Memorial Hospital; Walmart has been looking for buyers for its shuttered medical clinics; and more.
FDA Bans Brominated Vegetable Oil In Foods Over Safety Concerns
July 3, 2024
Morning Briefing
The chemical, which is used as a flavor additive but is also used separately in fire retardants, is no longer considered safe. Meanwhile, the CDC and FDA have said the salmonella outbreak in cucumbers has been linked to a Florida grower.
Massachusetts Bill Takes Steps Against Sexual Assaults By Medical Staff
July 3, 2024
Morning Briefing
The bill would also cover clergy members and is aimed at protecting patients who suffer inappropriate contact or assault. Meanwhile, Boston has ended funding for a needle collection program, and West Nile virus was detected in the state for the first time this year.
Biden Teams Up With Sanders In Battle To Lower Weight Loss Drug Prices
July 3, 2024
Morning Briefing
Read recent pharmaceutical developments in KFF Health News’ Prescription Drug Watch roundup.
Morning Briefing for Wednesday, July 3, 2024
July 3, 2024
Morning Briefing
Unaffordable health care, Alzheimer’s drug, Medicaid ‘unwinding,’ emergency abortion aid, HIV, bird flu, drug costs, and more are in the news.
FDA Approves Second Drug Aimed At Slowing Progression Of Alzheimer’s
July 3, 2024
Morning Briefing
The FDA approved Tuesday Eli Lilly’s early Alzheimer’s treatment. The monoclonal antibody donanemab, which will be sold under the name Kisunla, is designed to clear amyloid in the brain.
Health Care Agencies Reeling After Supreme Court Stunners
July 3, 2024
Morning Briefing
The end of the Supreme Court’s term delivered a series of shocking decision that will have longterm impact on the health care industry as well as federal agencies’ ability to protect public health.
Survey Of People Disenrolled From Medicaid Found Cost, Access Troubles
July 3, 2024
Morning Briefing
A survey of Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Texas residents who lost Medicaid coverage once states began reviewing eligibility following the pandemic found that at least half of them were uninsured at the end of 2023. The loss of benefits also led to higher costs for health care or more limited access.
PEPFAR Funding To Be Cut At Least 6% Amid Budget Fight Over AIDS Program
July 3, 2024
Morning Briefing
A senior official for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) told Politico about the cuts, which the State Department confirmed. The State Department will soon announce its final country-by-country budgets, the State Department spokesperson said.
Providers Must Render Emergency Abortion Aid, Feds Reiterate
July 3, 2024
Morning Briefing
Whether providers offer stabilizing medical care themselves or secure alternate out-of-state care, patients are protected under federal law, the Biden administration says. Separately, abortion ban news from Wisconsin, Arizona, and Texas.
First Edition: July 3, 2024
July 3, 2024
Morning Briefing
Here are today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations. Note to readers: KFF Health News’ First Edition will not be published July 4-5 in observance of Independence Day. Look for it again in your inbox on Monday. Happy Fourth!
Beyond PMS: A Poorly Understood Disorder Means Periods of Despair for Some Women
By Lauren Peace, Tampa Bay Times
July 3, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is estimated to affect around 5% of people who menstruate, but a lack of research and limited awareness of menstrual disorders — even among health care providers — can make getting care difficult.
Lack of Affordability Tops Older Americans’ List of Health Care Worries
By Judith Graham
Updated July 10, 2024
Originally Published July 3, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Rising health care costs are fueling anxiety among older Americans covered by Medicare. They’re right to be concerned.