Investigan si los armadillos son responsables de la propagación de la lepra en Florida
By Sam Ogozalek, Tampa Bay Times
June 7, 2024
KFF Health News Original
La región central de Florida es un foco crítico de esta antigua enfermedad, lo que desconcierta a los científicos que están analizando el fenómeno.
KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Nursing Home Staffing Rules Prompt Pushback
June 6, 2024
Podcast
The nursing home industry — as well as a healthy number of Congress members — are all pushing back on the Biden administration’s new rules on nursing home staffing. Industry officials say that there are not enough workers to meet the requirements and that the costs would be prohibitive. Meanwhile, Democrats on Capitol Hill are trying to force Republicans to explain their exact positions on assuring access to contraceptives and in vitro fertilization. Rachel Cohrs Zhang of Stat, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, and Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews KFF Health News’ Bram Sable-Smith, who reported and wrote the latest KFF Health News-NPR “Bill of the Month” feature about a free cruise that turned out to be anything but.
Biden Wants Hospitals To Report Data on Gunshot Wounds
By Samantha Young
June 6, 2024
KFF Health News Original
The Biden administration is enlisting America’s doctors to help combat gun violence. About 160 health-care executives and officials have been invited to the White House today and Friday to promote public health solutions to the epidemic. A top priority, I’m told: The White House wants hospital emergency departments to collect more data about gunshot injuries […]
Viewpoints: American Stubbornness May Push Bird Flu Into The Next Pandemic
June 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
Editorial writers examine pandemic preparedness, opioid use, overdose rates, and MDMA.
Abortion Access Ruling May Offer Only Limited Assurances In Some States
June 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
Even if the Supreme Court backs the Biden administration’s contention that abortions may be performed in medical emergencies, doctors’ fear of legal repercussions at state and local levels likely will make them hesitant to perform such care. A court ruling will come out by the end of the month.
Lawmakers Split Over Federal Nursing Home Staffing Rules
June 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
The battle over the CMS mandate got more complex Wednesday as a bipartisan group of senators tried to kill the rule, which would require nursing homes to provide at least 3.48 hours of care per resident, per day, and have a registered nurse available 24 hours a day.
Technical Glitch In Indiana Briefly Affected Service Of VA Crisis Line
June 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
An issue at a phone carrier’s Indiana facility impacted the Veterans Crisis Line for several hours Tuesday, making it difficult for some callers to get through. In other news, a first-of-its-kind initiative will launch across four states in the fall to tackle the youth mental health crisis.
Ailing Civilian Contractors On Their Own To Fight Red Tape Over Burn Pits
June 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
While veterans have guaranteed coverage under the PACT Act for illnesses stemming from exposure to toxic burn pits, those serving in nonmilitary roles don’t receive the same access to care.
17% Of US Adults Use Cannabis, Most To Manage Symptoms Like Stress, Pain
June 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
Also in health and wellness news: MDMA, grief after an overdose, sleep’s connection to happiness, a “realistic” way to protect kids from ill effects of social media, and more.
Research Roundup: RSV Vaccine Safety; Covid Deaths; Pediatric Studies
June 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of health policy studies and briefs.
Morning Briefing for Thursday, June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
Covid variants and shots, bird flu, abortion access, gun violence, nursing home rules, cannabis, long covid symptoms, and more are in the news.
This Fall’s Covid Shot Should Target JN.1 Variant, FDA Panel Agrees
June 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
The recommendation would lead to the third remake of covid vaccines since 2022, CIDRAP notes, with new shots targeting ever-evolving variants. FDA officials say the timing for this type of decision “remains elusive.” Also, a potential treatment is about to begin clinical trials in South Carolina.
Scientists Link More Than 200 Symptoms To Long Covid
June 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine also says a positive covid test isn’t necessary to diagnose long covid. Separately, physicians are asking if covid is to blame for a surge in “unusual” cancers.
Mexico Man’s Death Marks First Human Case Of H5N2 Bird Flu Variant
June 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
The variant, which killed a 59-year-old man, is not known to have spread to humans, authorities say. They stressed that there’s no evidence of person-to-person transmission linked to this subtype, and note the man had several prior health conditions.
Case Of Rare Fungal STI Ringworm Reported In US For First Time
June 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
Physicians are saying they’re facing increasing trouble when it comes to treating fungal infections. In other developments, a possible salmonella outbreak in cucumbers has sickened over 150 people, hospitalizing 54.
Republicans Stymie Bill To Guarantee Birth Control Access Nationwide
June 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
The measure, brought forth in the Senate, was decried as a political stunt by Republican lawmakers even though the majority of American voters support access to contraception.
White House Enlists Doctors and Hospitals To Combat Gun Violence
By Samantha Young
June 6, 2024
KFF Health News Original
As Congress remains deadlocked on gun policy, the Biden administration is calling on hospital leaders and doctors to gather more data about gunshot injuries and deaths and step up their violence prevention work.
First Edition: June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Wins at the Ballot Box for Abortion Rights Still Mean Court Battles for Access
By Bram Sable-Smith
June 6, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Michigan and Ohio serve as cautionary tales for states whose voters will decide abortion ballot initiatives this year: Even if the measures pass, it would take time to unwind conflicting laws.