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‘A Pressure Campaign’: Beverly Hills Settles After Allegedly Blocking Abortion Clinic

By Christine Mai-Duc Updated October 31, 2024 Originally Published October 31, 2024 KFF Health News Original

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with Beverly Hills after finding city officials pressured the landlord to cancel DuPont Clinic’s lease. It’s the state’s first enforcement action under Proposition 1, which enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution.

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Can a $10 Billion Climate Bond Address California’s Water Contamination Problem?

By Vanessa G. Sánchez October 31, 2024 KFF Health News Original

California voters will decide in November whether to approve a $10 billion climate bond that supporters say is needed to jump-start water system repairs for residents without safe drinking water. Opponents say those repairs should be prioritized in the state budget, not put on a credit card.

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Systemic Sickness

By Lydia Zuraw October 30, 2024 Page

Featured articles More from the Project Discussions of the Project Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins: Examining racial maternal health disparities in the American South Related Articles Credits Reporters Fred Clasen-KellyDaniel ChangAngela HartRenuka RayasamLauren SausserAndy MillerArthur Allen Producers Lydia ZurawLynne ShallcrossOona Tempest Editors Sabriya RiceJudy LinAlex Wayne Kelly JohnsonTerry ByrneGabe Brison-Trezise Social and Engagement Hannah Norman

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Morning Briefing for Wednesday, October 30, 2024

October 30, 2024 Morning Briefing

Snakebite bills, Medicaid ‘unwinding,’ maternal health, abortion ballot measures, futures of CDC and Medicare, and more

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California County Extends Health Aid To Prisoners Reentering Society

October 30, 2024 Morning Briefing

Santa Clara County’s Justice-Involved Reentry Initiative already has 100 youth and adults enrolled in the program, which offers medical and behavioral health services, officials say. Also: Florida’s low flu vaccination rate in nursing homes; Michigan teachers face health care rate hikes; and more.

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Workplace Violence Nearly 5 Times More Likely For Health Care Workers

October 30, 2024 Morning Briefing

Federal data show that health care workers are 4.9 times more likely to experience workplace violence than private industry workers, due in part to staff and resource shortages. Meanwhile, Walgreens continues with layoffs, cutting 3.6% of its support center team employees.

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Hospitalizations Increased After Asthma Med Flovent Was Dropped

October 30, 2024 Morning Briefing

ABC News reports a 17.5% increase in asthma-related hospitalization in the three months after Flovent was discontinued and a 24.1% increase in the next three to six months. Other pharma news covers the IV fluid shortage, Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla, weight loss drugs as an employer perk, and more.

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Human Bird Flu Cases In Wash. And Calif. Bring Total To 36 Nationwide

October 30, 2024 Morning Briefing

Nine new cases of human infection have been confirmed, but according to the CDC, all cases occurred on farms that have been affected by bird flu. In other public health news: respiratory illnesses on the rise; health impacts of climate change; and more.

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First Edition: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024

October 30, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

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Under A Trump Administration, CDC Could Face Deep Budget, Program Cuts

October 30, 2024 Morning Briefing

Some conservatives want to downsize the scope of the agency or move areas of research to other government agencies. An added complication: It’s unclear how Donald Trump’s support of Robert Kennedy Jr. as a health adviser fits into the puzzle.

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Harris Has Been Unwavering Advocate Of Reproductive Freedom. Here’s Why.

October 30, 2024 Morning Briefing

The New York Times digs into Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ record and history to explain why she is so passionate about the issues women face. Also, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Missouri weigh in on abortion election matters.

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Delayed Miscarriage Care Led To Fatal Infection For Texas Mom

October 30, 2024 Morning Briefing

Josseli Barnica’s death could have been prevented, medical experts say, if doctors had intervened sooner and not allowed bacteria to enter her uterus. In California, a Catholic hospital and the state’s attorney general reach an agreement on emergency abortion care while a lawsuit moves forward.

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Viewpoints: Weight Loss Drugs Should Be Available To All; Biomedical Innovation Is Taking A Beating

October 30, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers delve into these public health topics.

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For People With Opioid Addiction, Medicaid ‘Unwinding’ Raises the Stakes

By Kim Krisberg, Public Health Watch and Stephanie Colombini, WUSF October 30, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Medications such as methadone can cut the risk of a fatal opioid overdose in half. Medicaid covers the medication. But as state Medicaid programs reevaluated coverage of each enrollee following a pause in disenrollments during the covid-19 pandemic, some patients lost a crucial pillar of their sobriety.

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Toddler’s Backyard Snakebite Bills Totaled More Than a Quarter Million Dollars

By Jackie Fortiér October 30, 2024 KFF Health News Original

For snakebite victims, antivenom is critical — and costly. It took more than $200,000 worth of antivenom to save one toddler’s life after he was bitten by a rattlesnake.

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Florida Medical Device Maker Exactech Declares Bankruptcy

By Fred Schulte October 29, 2024 KFF Health News Original

The company faces more than 2,000 lawsuits alleging it sold defective knee and hip implants.

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Post-Helene, Patients Who Rely on IV Nutrition Face Severe Shortages

By Arthur Allen October 29, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Hurricane Helene, which struck North Carolina last month, wrecked a Baxter International factory that produced 60 percent of the country’s IV fluids, according to the American Hospital Association. The company is rationing its products, and some hospitals have delayed or canceled surgeries that require large amounts of IV hydration. Among the worst-hit patients are those […]

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Viewpoints: Hurricanes Cause Long-Term Health Problems; Why Is The FDA Trying To End Fecal Transplants?

October 29, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers discuss these public health issues.

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Over $600 Million In Medicaid Funding For Special Ed Program Cut In Texas

October 29, 2024 Morning Briefing

The move is expected to worsen already strained care budgets for low-income students with disabilities in the coming year. More than 775,000 students receive special education services in Texas, though not all through Medicaid. In other news: California wants to ban slavery; mental health hotline for first responders; and more.

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VR Treatment For Hallucinations Shows Promise In Ongoing Trial

October 29, 2024 Morning Briefing

In a new phase 2/3 trial, virtual avatars are being used to treat auditory verbal hallucinations, especially in people with schizophrenia (which affects 24 million people globally). Also: new health technology, health tracking apps, AI, and more.

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