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Hospital Staff Injured, Police Officer Killed In Pennsylvania Shooting

February 24, 2025 Morning Briefing

The attack happened Saturday when an armed man entered UPMC Memorial Hospital and took several staffers hostage in the ICU unit. The incident ended in a shootout that resulted in the death of a police officer and the alleged assailant. Also in the news: A.I. legislation; rural health care accessibility woes; and more.

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Viewpoints: Doctor Apathy Caused By Extreme Exhaustion; Why Is There A War On Mental Health Meds?

February 24, 2025 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers examine these public health topics.

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As Texas Measles Outbreak Spreads, Warnings Issued At Tourist Hot Spot

February 24, 2025 Morning Briefing

Nearly 100 people have been sickened in outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. Texas officials report that someone with measles traveled to the busy San Antonio River Walk, among other places. Plus: The Mennonite community at the center of the outbreak.

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FDA: Ozempic, Wegovy Shortage Is Over

February 24, 2025 Morning Briefing

The shortages were declared in August 2022. Meanwhile, Axios reports on how makers of copycat weight loss drugs are preparing for a crackdown. In medical tech and pharma news: a pacemaker recall, the world’s smallest pacemaker, a ban on “forever chemicals” in France, and more.

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Some FDA Inspectors, Other Workers Reinstated With Far Less Ballyhoo

February 24, 2025 Morning Briefing

The Trump administration is bringing back employees let go in mass firings. Those workers reviewed medical and infection-control devices, among others. Meanwhile, USAID and other agencies experience terminations, and the White House has reversed cuts to the 9/11 health program.

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Concerns Grow Over New Bat Coronavirus Identified In China

February 24, 2025 Morning Briefing

Although much less powerful than SARS-CoV-2, the HKU5-CoV-2 virus’s ability to infect humans has raised alarm over the potential of another pandemic, Fox News reports. Other outbreaks in the news include bird flu, seasonal flu, listeria, and more.

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New Hampshire Medicaid Recipients May Be Required To Pay Premiums

February 24, 2025 Morning Briefing

Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte proposed the changes last week in her budget address. Also in the news: Montana, Iowa, Texas, Maryland, and South Carolina.

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Morning Briefing for Monday, February 24, 2025

February 24, 2025 Morning Briefing

First Edition: Monday, Feb. 24, 2025

February 24, 2025 Morning Briefing

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

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Qué es el Proyecto 2025, una hoja de ruta para las medidas de salud de Trump

By Stephanie Armour February 24, 2025 KFF Health News Original

La rápida adopción de muchos de los objetivos del Proyecto 2025 indica que los seguidores de Trump han planeado durante años acciones sobre el sistema nacional de salud.

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Trump Froze Out Project 2025 in His Campaign. Now Its Blueprint Is His Health Care Playbook.

By Stephanie Armour February 24, 2025 KFF Health News Original

During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump distanced himself from the conservative governing plan after Democratic attacks. But now it’s increasingly viewed as a blueprint for his administration’s plans for federal health programs.

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A photo of Montana's capitol with a few inches of snow. A construction worker in the foreground works on the building from a cherry-picker basket.

Montana’s Medicaid Expansion Conundrum

By Sue O'Connell February 24, 2025 KFF Health News Original

State lawmakers appear ready to preserve the state’s Medicaid expansion program without knowing what federal changes might be in store.

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Watch: What Is Medicaid, Again?

By Sam Whitehead and Hannah Norman February 24, 2025 KFF Health News Original

KFF Health News correspondent Sam Whitehead discusses Medicaid’s history and role in the U.S. health system.

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Journalists Discuss Health Care for Incarcerated Children and the Possibility of a Bird Flu Pandemic

February 22, 2025 KFF Health News Original

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

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Can Medicaid’s Popularity Shield It From the Budget Ax? 

By Renuka Rayasam February 21, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Republicans in Congress have suggested big cuts to Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities. The complex, multifaceted program touches millions of Americans and has become deeply woven into state budgets and the U.S. health care system.

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Texas Measles Outbreak Nears 100 Cases, Raising Concerns About Undetected Spread

By Amy Maxmen February 21, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Health officials expect a measles outbreak in West Texas to exceed 100 cases because of low vaccination rates and undetected infections. Vaccine misinformation and new laws may make such situations more common and harder to contain.

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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

February 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. Today’s selections are on viruses, vaccine skepticism, USAID, the history of language, and more.

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Viewpoints: Measles Outbreak In Texas Will Test RFK Jr.; We Must Rein In Bird Flu Before It’s Too Late

February 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers discuss these public health topics.

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Paxlovid Is Less Effective In Older Vaccinated Covid Patients, Study Shows

February 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

Covid hospitalizations were not significantly reduced when adults used the antiviral pill, researchers find. Also, a nationwide study suggests estrogen may play a role in long covid, putting women at a higher risk. Also in the news: bird flu, measles, flu, and cholera.

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Missouri Judge Sets 2026 Trial Date To Permanently Remove Abortion Ban

February 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

In other state news, Florida Democrats have filed legislation to reverse the six-week abortion ban; the Colorado House passes a bill to protect patients from forced institutionalization; New York Gov. Kathy Hochul seeks changes to the state’s mental health laws; and more.

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