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Abortion and the 2024 Election: A Video Primer

By Julie Rovner and Rachana Pradhan Video by Hannah Norman July 8, 2024 KFF Health News Original

The first presidential election since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago takes place in November, and abortion is sure to play a key role.

Planned Parenthood to Blitz GOP Seats, Betting Abortion Fears Can Sway Voters

By Molly Castle Work July 8, 2024 KFF Health News Original

The reproductive rights organization hopes to oust GOP incumbents from key California congressional seats by highlighting the possibility of a national abortion ban. A state Republican official calls it a swing and a miss, noting that, under Democrats, hospitals have closed maternity wards and filed for bankruptcy.

Planned Parenthood enfrenta a los republicanos y espera captar el apoyo de los votantes

By Molly Castle Work July 8, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Esta ofensiva estratégica es parte de un esfuerzo nacional más amplio del grupo de derechos reproductivos, que se propone evitar que una mayoría republicana apruebe restricciones al derecho al aborto, incluida una prohibición nacional.

CDC Reports Fourth US Dairy Worker Bird Flu Infection; First in Colorado

July 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

The CDC said Wednesday that a fourth person has been infected with bird flu in the U.S. this year. The person, who works on a dairy farm in Colorado, experienced eye inflammation, and recovered after treatment. The other three cases, in Texas and Michigan, were mild and linked to dairy farms as well. The CDC said in a statement that it continues to regard the ongoing bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle as a low risk to the general public.

What the Health? From KFF Health News: SCOTUS Term Wraps With a Bang

July 3, 2024 Podcast

The Supreme Court has issued its final opinions for the 2023-24 term, including decisions affecting abortion access, the opioid epidemic, and how the federal government functions. In this special episode, Sarah Somers , legal director of the National Health Law Program, joins KFF Health News’ chief Washington correspondent, Julie Rovner, to discuss how the justices disposed of the term’s health-related cases and what those decisions could mean going forward.

Two Rival Hospitals Want To Join Forces. Will Patients Lose?

By Samantha Liss July 3, 2024 KFF Health News Original

In Terre Haute, Ind., two rival hospitals want to merge, a move that supporters say will save patients money and help people live longer. But similar hospital consolidations in Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina have resulted in government reports documenting diminished care. In more than a dozen states, certificates of public advantage (COPAs) permit deals […]

Different Takes: Don’t Gloss Over The Surgeon General’s Gun Violence Crisis; HHS’ Rachel Levine May Need To Go

July 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers tackle these topics and others.

Biden Teams Up With Sanders In Battle To Lower Weight Loss Drug Prices

July 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

Read recent pharmaceutical developments in KFF Health News’ Prescription Drug Watch roundup.

US Preps For Possible Pandemic, Taps Moderna To Make Bird Flu Vaccine

July 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

As the virus spreads to more cattle and poultry, the government also enlisted commercial labs to help amp up its supply of tests that would detect the H5N1 bird flu in humans. Meanwhile, as covid cases soar in Western states, the NIH begins testing its nasal covid vaccine.

White House Clarifies Where It Stands On Gender-Affirming Care For Children

July 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

“We believe these surgeries should be limited to adults,” a White House spokesperson told The 19th in an email Tuesday. “We continue to support gender-affirming care for minors, which represents a continuum of care.”

DOJ Opens Investigation Into Potential Fraud At Prospect Medical Holdings

July 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

In other industry news, UCSF must continue charity care, stick to price growth caps and more to allow its $100 million takeover of St. Mary’s Medical Center and Saint Francis Memorial Hospital; Walmart has been looking for buyers for its shuttered medical clinics; and more.

FDA Bans Brominated Vegetable Oil In Foods Over Safety Concerns

July 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

The chemical, which is used as a flavor additive but is also used separately in fire retardants, is no longer considered safe. Meanwhile, the CDC and FDA have said the salmonella outbreak in cucumbers has been linked to a Florida grower.

Massachusetts Bill Takes Steps Against Sexual Assaults By Medical Staff

July 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

The bill would also cover clergy members and is aimed at protecting patients who suffer inappropriate contact or assault. Meanwhile, Boston has ended funding for a needle collection program, and West Nile virus was detected in the state for the first time this year.

Morning Briefing for Wednesday, July 3, 2024

July 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

Unaffordable health care, Alzheimer’s drug, Medicaid ‘unwinding,’ emergency abortion aid, HIV, bird flu, drug costs, and more are in the news.

Providers Must Render Emergency Abortion Aid, Feds Reiterate

July 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

Whether providers offer stabilizing medical care themselves or secure alternate out-of-state care, patients are protected under federal law, the Biden administration says. Separately, abortion ban news from Wisconsin, Arizona, and Texas.

FDA Approves Second Drug Aimed At Slowing Progression Of Alzheimer’s

July 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

The FDA approved Tuesday Eli Lilly’s early Alzheimer’s treatment. The monoclonal antibody donanemab, which will be sold under the name Kisunla, is designed to clear amyloid in the brain.

Survey Of People Disenrolled From Medicaid Found Cost, Access Troubles

July 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

A survey of Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Texas residents who lost Medicaid coverage once states began reviewing eligibility following the pandemic found that at least half of them were uninsured at the end of 2023. The loss of benefits also led to higher costs for health care or more limited access.

Health Care Agencies Reeling After Supreme Court Stunners

July 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

The end of the Supreme Court’s term delivered a series of shocking decision that will have longterm impact on the health care industry as well as federal agencies’ ability to protect public health.

PEPFAR Funding To Be Cut At Least 6% Amid Budget Fight Over AIDS Program

July 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

A senior official for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) told Politico about the cuts, which the State Department confirmed. The State Department will soon announce its final country-by-country budgets, the State Department spokesperson said.

First Edition: July 3, 2024

July 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

Here are today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations. Note to readers: KFF Health News’ First Edition will not be published July 4-5 in observance of Independence Day. Look for it again in your inbox on Monday. Happy Fourth!

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