In An Election Light On Health Care, Harris Leans Into Medicare Plan
October 10, 2024
Morning Briefing
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is trying to appeal to undecided voters with her major policy pitch to add home health aide coverage to Medicare. At his campaign stop Wednesday, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump hurled insults at his rival as well as the hosts of “The View,” where Harris unveiled her Medicare plan.
FDA Food Label Warning Sparks Pushback From Top US Bakery
October 10, 2024
Morning Briefing
The FDA issued a warning in June to stop labeling products as containing sesame (a known allergen) when they did not. Bimbo Bakeries USA refused, claiming the labels prevent people from inadvertently eating foods that can trigger potentially life-threatening reactions.
Telehealth Sector In Chaos While Waiting For Looming Regulations
October 10, 2024
Morning Briefing
The clock is ticking down on the current extensions of pandemic-era rules that give telehealth providers the ability to prescribe medications. With no new government regulations yet to materialize, companies are operating in a vacuum of information. Other health industry news reports on insurance costs, biotech, and more.
Report: Sex Crimes Affected More Than 370M Girls, About 300M Boys Globally
October 10, 2024
Morning Briefing
UNICEF says its findings underscore the need to strengthen laws and help children recognize and report sexual violence. Separately, A CDC report details the extent of childhood traumatic experiences. Also, the number of adults affected by suicide continues to rise, The Harris Poll finds.
Antibiotic Duo Effective Against Drug-Resistant Infections: Study
October 10, 2024
Morning Briefing
This week, a phase 3 clinical trial showed aztreonam-avibactam might be treatment option for patients facing multidrug-resistant infections. Meanwhile, research shows that penicillin allergies in nursing homes residents contribute to over prescription of broad spectrum antibiotics, adding to antimicrobial resistance.
Two More Presumptive Bird Flu Cases Detected In California Dairy Workers
October 10, 2024
Morning Briefing
CIDRAP reports that if confirmed, they’d bring the state’s total to five cases over the past few weeks. In other news from around the nation, a call to investigate youth residential treatment facilities, an investigation into whether school districts are undercounting students who are homeless, and more.
Morning Briefing for Thursday, October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024
Morning Briefing
Aftermath of Hurricane Milton on health care, solar storm risks, campaign news, tainted food, telehealth chaos, kids’ trauma, and more
Spotlight On IV Supplies In Wake Of Milton, After Disruptions From Helene
October 10, 2024
Morning Briefing
After Hurricane Helene disrupted production of IV fluids at a factory in North Carolina, officials worked to protect the supply from a plant in Daytona Beach, Florida as Hurricane Milton moved through. Meanwhile, hospitals are scrambling to conserve fluids during the supply shortage.
First Edition: Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024
October 10, 2024
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Watch: ‘Breaking the Silence Is a Step’ — Beyond the Lens of ‘Silence in Sikeston’
By Cara Anthony
October 10, 2024
KFF Health News Original
KFF Health News Midwest correspondent Cara Anthony discusses her reporting for the “Silence in Sikeston” multimedia project, which explores the impact of a 1942 lynching and a 2020 police killing on a rural Missouri community — and what it led her to learn about her own family’s past.
Older Men’s Connections Often Wither When They’re on Their Own
By Judith Graham
October 10, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Older men who find themselves living alone tend to have fewer close personal relationships than older women. They’re vulnerable, physically and emotionally, but often reluctant to ask for help.
Happening in Springfield: New Immigrants Offer Economic Promise, Health System Challenges
By Stephanie Armour
October 10, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Donald Trump put Springfield, Ohio, in a harsh spotlight by spreading misinformation about its legal Haitian population. But what is really happening in this small city is a microcosm of the health care challenges immigration hot spots throughout the country are facing.
Montana Looks To Fast-Track Medicaid Access for Older Applicants
By Katheryn Houghton
October 10, 2024
KFF Health News Original
As Montana’s population ages, providers serving low-income seniors say more people aren’t getting the care they need as they wait to get on Medicaid. Montana lawmakers are considering creating a shortcut to that care.
45% Of Americans Struggle To Afford Health Care Across The States: Map
October 9, 2024
Morning Briefing
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans — in the only wealthy country in the world to not have a developed universal health care system — lack reliable primary care access. Meanwhile, unlike JD Vance, Americans are getting shorter due in part to poor access to quality health care and nutrition.
Mifepristone Maker To Seek FDA OK For Use Of Drug To Treat Miscarriages
October 9, 2024
Morning Briefing
The Wall Street Journal reports that Danco, the pharmaceutical company that makes mifepristone under the label Mifeprex, plans to apply for FDA approval for use of the drug in managing miscarriages. If approved the drug could become more widely available, when its use is already under legal challenge as part of a medication abortion protocol.
Medicare To Announce Pilot Program That Offers Some Generic Drugs For $2
October 9, 2024
Morning Briefing
Axios reports the Biden administration today will release a preliminary list of generic drugs for Medicare recipients that would cost no more than $2 out of pocket. The pilot program aims to test drug adherence and health outcomes.
Lawsuit Triggered As FDA Declares End Of Mounjaro, Zepbound Shortage
October 9, 2024
Morning Briefing
Compounding pharmacies sued the FDA after its declaration, bringing an end to the sale of the “copycat” drugs they provide. Meanwhile, as demand soars for weight loss drugs, WeightWatchers eyes compound version of the drug for participants in its programs.
Insurers To Shift A Bit From Medicare Advantage To Special Needs Plans
October 9, 2024
Morning Briefing
Health insurance companies are expected to pull back slightly from Medicare Advantage investing in 2025. Instead, Modern Healthcare reports, they will focus on Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans, or D-SNPs, which cover people who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. Other industry news is on employer plans, executive jobs, and more.
