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Chasing Votes, Some In House GOP Highlight Their ‘Pro-Choice’ Messaging

October 4, 2024 Morning Briefing

The reason for the unexpected swing toward abortion rights? Tightening races, The Washington Post reports. The news comes as former President Donald Trump spoke about encouraging Melania Trump to “write what you believe” about abortion. In advanced previews of her memoir, she appears pro-choice.

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California Reports 2 Cases Of Bird Flu In People; EEE Risk Lessens In Mass.

October 4, 2024 Morning Briefing

In other news about Eastern equine encephalitis, New Hampshire confirmed a fifth human case in an adult who has died. Plus, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., urges more help from the federal government to fight mosquito-borne diseases.

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Drug Pricing Law Savings May Disappoint, Budget Experts Warn

October 4, 2024 Morning Briefing

The government bill for the law might mean less cash will be saved than hoped, Stat reports. The Medicare Part D drug benefit is estimated to cost $10 billion to $20 billion more in 2025 than projected. Meanwhile, Texas sues PBMs, drugmakers over insulin pricing.

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First Edition: Friday, Oct. 4, 2024

October 4, 2024 Morning Briefing

TGIF! Here are today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.

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A pregnant woman wearing a face mask received a shot in the arm from a nurse.

Here’s Why Getting a Covid Shot During Pregnancy Is Important

By Jackie Fortiér October 4, 2024 KFF Health News Original

New data from the CDC shows covid vaccination during pregnancy is key to protecting vulnerable newborns from the virus.

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Trump lidera el escepticismo por las vacunas, y el partido lo sigue

By Darius Tahir October 4, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Trump ha liderado un cambio radical en la visión de su partido sobre las vacunas, reflejado esta temporada de campaña en afirmaciones falsas de candidatos republicanos durante las primarias y en teorías conspirativas desconcertantes de voces conservadoras prominentes.

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Trump Leads, and His Party Follows, on Vaccine Skepticism

By Darius Tahir October 4, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Former President Donald Trump has presided over a landslide shift in Republican views on vaccines, reflected in false claims by candidates in election primaries, puzzling conspiracies from prominent conservatives, and a surge in anti-vaccine policies in statehouses.

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A pregnant woman wearing a face mask received a shot in the arm from a nurse.

Es crítico vacunarse contra covid durante el embarazo

By Jackie Fortiér October 4, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Casi el 90% de los bebés que tuvieron que ser hospitalizados con covid-19 tenían madres que no se vacunaron mientras estaban embarazadas, según nuevos datos publicados por los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades.

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Research Roundup: Cancer; Drug-Resistant TB; Ovarian Cancer; Long Covid

October 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

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Viewpoints: Can You Ignore A Medical Bill?; Families Rushing To Use IVF Before It’s Too Late

October 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers discuss these public health issues.

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Vaccination Rates For School Entry Slip Below Pre-Covid Levels

October 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

Federal data show vaccination levels dropped 2.3 points below the recommended 95% coverage level for kindergarteners, making it more likely that a single infection can cause an outbreak. Meanwhile, vaccination exemptions rose.

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Outbreak Of Marburg Virus In Rwanda Causes Concern Over Potential Spread

October 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

Stat reports that the outbreak is one of the biggest on record, and there are no licensed vaccines to fight the disease. The spread of bird flu, and the tick-borne disease Rickettsia parkeri are also in the news.

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A Hurricane’s Potential Death Toll Ticks Up Long After The Storm: Study

October 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

The study, published in the journal Nature, found that hurricanes and tropical storms can cause 7,000 to 11,000 excess deaths in the 15 years following the storm event. Also: News outlets report on hospital functioning during and in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

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Gilead Permits Low-Cost Form Of HIV-Prevention Med For Poor Countries

October 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

The decision to allow generic versions of lenacapavir, which would go to countries with the highest rates of infection, has the potential to bring about an end to the HIV pandemic.

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Vance’s Vision For Health Care Calls For Experimenting With Risk Pools

October 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

The Republican vice presidential candidate’s suggestion to tinker with the ACA raises fear that folks with chronic health conditions would pay more. Policy experts note his contradicting statements. “Anything that separates out pre-existing conditions is doomed to utter failure,” one said.

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Morning Briefing for Thursday, October 3, 2024

October 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

Humana Shares Plummet After Feds Slash Rating

October 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

Humana’s stock took a tumble after the provider admitted to the SEC that only about 1 in 4 of its members were signed up to Medicare Advantage plans rated four stars or more. Meanwhile, CMS is making it harder in 2025 for insurers to get top marks, due to changes in the way stars are calculated.

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Study Links Black-Color Plastic In Toys, Kitchenware With Banned Chemicals

October 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

A particular plastic material commonly found in household goods like kitchen utensils may contain flame retardants that have been long banned. Meanwhile, a separate study found Southern California urban zones are exposed to chronic levels of “plasticizer” chemicals in the air.

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CDC Issues Warning On Knockoff Meds From Illegal Online Pharmacies

October 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

People should be wary of companies that don’t require a prescription and offer deep discounts, the agency said. The warning comes several days after the Justice Department sued illegal online pharmacies selling counterfeit prescription pills that it says frequently contain fentanyl.

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CMS, Drugmakers Will Have More Time To Haggle Over Medicare Drug Prices

October 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

In changing the negotiation process, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is encouraging more back and forth before making initial offers on medicines pegged for lower costs.

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