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First Edition: Friday, November 1, 2024

November 1, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

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A spooky illustration of a toothless person having their real teeth replaced by a full set of dental implants. Rubber gloved hands move in from the bottom, holding the implants. Ungloved hands move down from the top of the image, counting a stacks of cash.

Dentists Are Pulling ‘Healthy’ and Treatable Teeth To Profit From Implants, Experts Warn

By Brett Kelman and Anna Werner, CBS News Illustration by Oona Zenda November 1, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Americans are getting dental implants more than ever — and at costs reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Experts worry some dentists have lost sight of the soul of dentistry: preserving and fixing teeth.

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A photo of Trump speaking at a podium, holding up a printed chart about illegal immigration.

Trump Wants Harris To Pay a Political Price for Generous Immigrant Health Policies

By Joanne Kenen November 1, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Several Democratic-led states have expanded public insurance programs to cover immigrants in the U.S. regardless of legal status. Donald Trump is trying to blame Kamala Harris for the policies.

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A photo of Trump speaking at a podium, holding up a printed chart about illegal immigration.

Trump quiere que Harris pague un precio político por ofrecer salud a inmigrantes sin papeles

By Joanne Kenen November 1, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Estados liderados por demócratas, como Illinois, están abriendo cada vez más programas de seguros públicos a inmigrantes sin papeles.

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Close-up of cold medication, a pill bottle, a glass of water, a pulse oximeter, and a box of tissues on nightstand with a person lying in bed with hands on their head out-of-focus in the background.

Paid Sick Leave Is Up for a Vote in Three States

By Samantha Liss November 1, 2024 KFF Health News Original

The coronavirus pandemic underscored the importance of paid sick leave, a benefit to help workers and their families when they fall ill. Now voters in Missouri, Nebraska, and Alaska are deciding whether employers must provide it.

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What the Health? From KFF Health News: The Campaign’s Final Days

October 31, 2024 Podcast

It’s the final days of the 2024 campaign, and Republicans are suddenly talking again about making changes to the Affordable Care Act if former President Donald Trump wins. Meanwhile, new reporting uncovers more maternal deaths under state abortion bans — and a case in which a Nevada woman was jailed after a miscarriage. Lauren Weber of The Washington Post, Shefali Luthra of The 19th, and Jessie Hellmann of CQ Roll Call join KFF Health News’ Emmarie Huetteman to discuss these stories and more. Also this week, KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner interviews Irving Washington, a senior vice president at KFF and the executive director of its Health Misinformation and Trust Initiative.

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A Rules Change Would Open the ACA to ‘Dreamers’

By Julie Appleby October 31, 2024 KFF Health News Original

It’s that time of year again: open enrollment for Affordable Care Act insurance — a period that runs from tomorrow to Jan. 15 in most states, a bit longer in some, and shorter in Idaho. One of the biggest changes this time around: a new rule from the Biden administration that opens enrollment to Deferred […]

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Research Roundup: Antibiotic Therapy; Stem Cell Transplants; Paxlovid; More

October 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of health policy studies and briefs.

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Viewpoints: Bird Flu Is Moving Faster Than A Potential Vaccine; Why Is Medicare So Hard To Navigate?

October 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers dig into these public health topics.

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Texas Attorney General Sues Second Doctor Over Gender-Affirming Care

October 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is pursuing another case under a law prohibiting doctors from providing puberty blockers or hormone therapy to help minors transition.

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More Adults In Their 20s And 30s Are Being Diagnosed With Autism

October 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

USA Today reports on a study published Wednesday in JAMA Network Open that says the rate of autism for adults ages 26 to 34 grew more than 450% from 2011 to 2022. Also in the news: daylight saving time, gun violence, vaping, and more.

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CareTrust To Acquire Nursing Homes In Tennessee, Alabama In $500M Deal

October 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

The facilities — 30 in Tennessee and one in Alabama — will be operated by CareTrust partners the Pacs Group, the Ensign Group, and Links Healthcare Group. Elsewhere, nurses and other union workers in California and Rhode Island are staging protests over staffing shortages.

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Study Suggests Failing Heart Valves Should Be Replaced, Stat

October 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

New clinical trial data show there is no benefit to waiting when it comes to heart-valve replacement surgery. Other news includes: Ozempic and Wegovy now available, after long shortage; AirPods Pro hearing aids; and more.

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Morning Briefing for Thursday, October 31, 2024 🎃

October 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

Obamacare’s future, abortion access, bird flu in a pig, autism, vaping, and more. And Halloween haiku winners unveiled!

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California Catholic Hospital To Provide Emergency Abortions As Suit Proceeds

October 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

Providence St. Joseph Hospital, under fire after allegedly giving a hemorrhaging patient a bucket and towels and sending her to another hospital, agreed to comply with the California Emergency Services Law, which requires hospitals to provide abortions in life-threatening situations.

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Speaker Johnson Says Obamacare In For ‘Massive Reform’ If Trump Wins But Denies Repeal Accusation

October 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson’s comments about the future of Obamacare under a possible Trump administration is becoming campaign trail fodder. Kamala Harris’ campaign seized on them, saying that Republicans will repeal the Affordable Care Act. Johnson called that a “dishonest” characterization, and Donald Trump’s campaign is distancing itself from the speaker’s plan.

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US Confirms 1st Case Of Bird Flu In Pig

October 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

Five pigs on a noncommercial farm in Oregon were tested for the virus after other animals fell ill. As NBC News points out, “pigs can become infected with both bird and human viruses at the same time, which can give rise to mutated strains that can more easily infect humans.” Meanwhile, the USDA will start bulk testing the milk supply for signs of the virus.

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First Edition: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 🎃

October 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

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In Montana, Conservative Groups See Chance To Kill Medicaid Expansion

By Katheryn Houghton October 31, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Conservative groups are working to undermine support for Montana’s Medicaid expansion ahead of a political fight over whether to keep the program.

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Ghosts, Ghouls, and Ghastly Drug Prices in Winning Halloween Haikus

October 31, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Entries for our sixth annual Halloween haiku contest gave us shivers. Based on a review by our panel of judges, here’s the winner and runners-up — plus the original artwork they inspired.

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