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Chamber Of Commerce Joins Efforts To Halt Medicare Drug Price Negotiations

July 13, 2023 Morning Briefing

The latest legal challenge to the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation program comes from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which filed a motion in federal court Wednesday for a preliminary injunction to block implementation. In other news, a House panel advances four bills related to drug costs.

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First Edition: July 13, 2023

July 13, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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A student holds a milk carton at lunch at Burke County High School in Waynesboro, Georgia Wednesday, November 3, 2021. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a school meal is not reimbursable without milk. (Photo by Sean Rayford for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Got Milk in School? Farmers Fight Health Advocates Over the Creamy ‘Whole’ Variety

By Phil Galewitz July 13, 2023 KFF Health News Original

It has been over a decade since whole milk was served in schools through the National School Lunch Program, after U.S. government dietary guidance effectively banned it. But dairy farmers, some health experts, and members of Congress say it’s time to bring it back.

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An Arm and a Leg: Wait, What’s a PBM?

By Dan Weissmann July 13, 2023 Podcast

Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, are companies that negotiate the prices of prescription drugs. Hear about their role in raising drug prices and the ongoing efforts to regulate this complex industry.

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Consumo excesivo de alcohol durante la pandemia eleva muertes por enfermedad hepática alcohólica

By Phillip Reese July 12, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Las ventas de alcohol aumentaron durante la pandemia, con saltos especialmente grandes en el consumo de licores.

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India Insists On Better Drug Manufacturing Standards; Combination Drug Proves Effective Treating CF

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

Read recent pharmaceutical developments in KFF Health News’ Prescription Drug Watch roundup.

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Perspectives: Is Treating Mental Health With Psychedelics Worth The Risk?; RSV Vaccines Are On The Horizon

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.

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Viewpoints: Biden Brings Back Aspects Of Obamacare; Drug Abuse Treatment More Effective Than Jail

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers tackle these public health issues.

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Black Men Have Higher Melanoma Risk Than Other Racial Groups: Study

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

A new study suggests that a higher death risk from melanoma is seen by Black men, while white males had the highest survival rate. Separately, a study into childhood obesity around racism has “huge” implications, with kids more at risk after experiencing racism.

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To Fight Lack Of Diversity, Effort Aims To Build Huge Medical Image Library

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

Axios covers a campaign to create the “world’s largest library” of diverse medical imagery. The news outlet also tackles accusations that the health industry’s cyber defenses are falling short. Hospital rankings, funding for digital health care efforts, and more are also in the news.

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NYC Could Mandate Indoor Air Quality Standards In Public Buildings

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Wall Street Journal says two new bills would, if adopted, require the city to measure and enforce air quality standards inside buildings like schools and municipal offices — an effort spurred by covid and recent wildfire smoke issues. Also in the news: Saharan dust particles have reached Florida.

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N. Carolina’s Mental Health, Disability Medicaid Care Plan Is Further Delayed

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

AP says the planned managed-care program for Medicaid enrollees who need services for behavioral health or intellectual/developmental disabilities is delayed again by state officials. Meanwhile, in Mississippi, 29,000 people have been removed from Medicaid through unwinding.

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Morning Briefing for Wednesday, July 12, 2023

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

System Issues Hit Those Seeking Prescriptions From CVS Caremark

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

The CVS Health unit, which the Wall Street Journal reminds us is the biggest drug-benefit manager, said that an “unexpected system slowdown” was impacting its services. Among other news, amid ongoing drug shortages, a maker’s bankruptcy means the U.S. is low on a key lead-poisoning drug.

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Iowa Passes ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Ban

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will sign the bill Friday. The new law will go into effect immediately after that and will prohibit almost all abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, usually around six weeks of pregnancy. Legal challenges are already underway.

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UN Report Highlights Crisis In Black Maternal Health Across The Americas

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Washington Post covers a report showing how bad the situation is for maternal health of women and girls of African descent across the Americas, including startling U.S. inequality data: Black women and girls are 3 times more likely to die giving birth or shortly after than their peers.

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Infectious-Disease Experts Press Congress For Help Fighting Superbugs

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

At a hearing Tuesday of a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, health experts discussed the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Other news is from the Health and Human Services Department and National Institutes of Health.

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New Evidence Of Covid Transmission From Deer To Humans — And Back

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

CBS News and CIDRAP report on research showing that Americans have passed covid to white-tailed deer hundreds of times, while deer have transmitted mutated versions of the virus back to people on at least three occasions. Other pandemic news is on Maine’s vaccine mandate and the origins of the virus.

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First Edition: July 12, 2023

July 12, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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A line chart that shows the rates of alcohol liver disease for California and for the U.S. as a whole.

Excessive Drinking During the Pandemic Increased Alcoholic Liver Disease Death Rates

By Phillip Reese July 12, 2023 KFF Health News Original

The number of Californians dying from alcoholic liver disease rose dramatically in the last decade, sped by the pandemic.

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