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First Edition: July 31, 2023

July 31, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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To Protect a Mother’s Health: How Abortion Ban Exemptions Play Out in a Post-‘Roe’ World

By Christopher O’Donnell, Tampa Bay Times July 31, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Florida’s six-week abortion law allows exemptions in cases of rape, incest, and human trafficking, and to save the health or life of the mother. But the recent history of such exemptions in other states suggests that very few women will be able to take advantage of them.

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Be Aware: Someone Could Steal Your Medical Records and Bill You for Their Care

By Michelle Andrews July 31, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Consumers should know that this type of fraud can happen, whether from a large-scale breach or theft of an individual’s data. The result could be thousands of dollars in medical bills.

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Sen. Sanders Says Millions of People Can’t Find a Doctor. He’s Mostly Right.

By Michelle Andrews July 31, 2023 KFF Health News Original

The Vermont senator sees beefing up the primary care workforce as a critical step in expanding Americans’ access to health care.

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Journalists Explore Shortage of Foster Care Sites and Prevalence of Covid Misinformation

July 29, 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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Viewpoints: Why Are Some Doctors Withholding Information On Abortion?

July 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers examine abortion, maternal health, AIDS, and more.

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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

July 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week’s selections include stories on full-face transplants, MRIs, radiation fallout from the Trinity nuclear test, and more.

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Bipartisan Effort Aims At Reinforcing Drug Stockpiles To Prevent Shortages

July 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

NBC News says a new bipartisan push by a group of senators comes in response to a report from early this year showing over 295 medications are in short supply. Meanwhile, prominent experts are asking the Biden administration to ensure data on patients taking new Alzheimer’s treatments is public.

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Congress Recesses With A Hefty Health Bills To-Do List And A Ticking Clock

July 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

With abortion and other social policy debates delaying work on spending and other health-related measures, lawmakers will have a very narrow working window when they return from August recess before some programs expire on Sept. 30.

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Biden Administration Issues Hazard Alert Due To Record Heat

July 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

President Joe Biden announced that the administration will increase inspections in industries like construction and agriculture where the extreme heat is particularly dangerous for workers and highlighted federal programs to improve water access and weather forecasting.

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Fix Mental Health And Addiction Crises Together, White House Drug Czar Says

July 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

White House Office of National Drug Control Policy director Rahul Gupta told House members during an oversight hearing Thursday that “mental illness and drug addiction go hand in glove,” and that the two health challenges should be tackled together. Lawmakers are also working on a bill to increase access to fentanyl test strips.

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Analysis Shows Doctors Who Pushed Covid Misinfo Mostly Unpunished

July 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Washington Post reports on its own analysis of U.S. medical disciplinary records, showing doctors who promoted dangerous covid misinformation have faced few repercussions. Separately, the WSJ reports that under White House pressure, Facebook removed stories that covid was man-made.

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Tick Bites May Mean 450,000 Americans Can’t Eat Red Meat

July 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

News outlets cover startling data that suggest up to 450,000 people in the U.S. may have developed the potentially life-threatening alpha-gal syndrome after being bitten by ticks. AP notes cases of tick-borne illnesses are on the rise globally, possibly because of climate change.

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Health Industry Coalition Calls For CMS To Clarify Data Sharing Rules

July 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

A coalition of industry groups, which includes the AMA and some insurers, warns that rules over patient data exchanges during prior authorization reviews need to be cleaned up to avoid causing trouble and higher costs. Also in the news: Cigna, Sanford Health, and more.

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Research Spotlights 2 Simple Exercises That Lower Blood Pressure Best

July 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

New research from Britain that shows 2 simple isometric exercises are excellent at reducing hypertension: planks and wall squats. Another study links consumption of olive oil with lower dementia death risks. And in unsurprising research news: 4-day work weeks are good for employee health.

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CDC Says TB-Linked Bone Graft Material Went To Facilities In 6 States

July 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

Politico reports on CDC data showing three more patients have tested positive for TB linked to bone graft material from Aziyo Biologics in addition to two earlier cases. The material was sent to facilities in six states. Also: human swine flu in Michigan, free menstrual products in Ohio schools, more.

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Morning Briefing for Friday, July 28, 2023

July 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

High medical bills, cancer, reproductive health, addiction, drug shortages, heat dangers, tick-borne diseases, and more are in the news.

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White House Pushes For Higher-Precision Cancer Surgery

July 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Biden administration launched an effort via the new agency ARPA-H with the goal of more precisely excising cancerous tumors without damaging sensitive healthy tissue. It’s the first cancer program from ARPA-H.

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Biden: Block On Military Nominations Over Abortion Issue Is ‘Dangerous’

July 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

President Joe Biden said the ongoing block on military nominations over Pentagon abortion policies by Sen. Tommy Tuberville and other Republicans is causing disruption, and is “undermining the military.” In other news, abortions in Colorado surged, with 500% growth in patients from Texas.

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First Edition: July 28, 2023

July 28, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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