25 ‘Sky High’ Cannabis Products Recalled In New York
July 17, 2024
Morning Briefing
New York State’s Office of Cannabis Management issued the recall, as a result of the products having been manufactured by an unlicensed cannabinoid hemp processor. Other public health news is on “Teflon flu,” insulin shortages, the Olympic Village’s inaugural nursery, and more.
Yale Scientists Develop Novel Cancer-Targeting Technique For Therapies
July 17, 2024
Morning Briefing
The new “Trojan horse” method sneaks past cancer’s defenses to deliver therapy directly to tumors without damaging healthy tissue. Also in the news: Bayer’s new prostate cancer drug trial shows successes, Roche has early successes in a new obesity drug candidate, and more.
Reusable PPE Gets Another Look, With Cost And The Environment In Mind
July 17, 2024
Morning Briefing
Also in health industry news: Cardurion Pharmaceuticals, data privacy, the cost impact of the Change Healthcare hack, and more.
Spotlight On Texas’ Mental Health Staff Shortage Reveals Gaps
July 17, 2024
Morning Briefing
Nearly all of Texas’ counties are designated areas where there’s a shortage of mental health professionals: The Texas Tribune looks into the details. Meanwhile, in Atlanta, public schools will test a student-led mental health board.
Paxlovid Reigns Supreme In Treating Covid; Antibiotics May Trigger Asthma In Young Children
July 17, 2024
Morning Briefing
Read recent pharmaceutical developments in KFF Health News’ Prescription Drug Watch roundup.
Perspectives: NextGen Backs New Covid Vaccines; Ideas To Limit New Vaccine Hesitancy
July 17, 2024
Morning Briefing
Read recent commentaries about pharmaceutical issues.
Viewpoints: How To Make Extreme Heat Less Lethal; New OB-GYNs Wary Of Working In Texas
July 17, 2024
Morning Briefing
Editorial writers discuss extreme heat, effects of overturning Roe, 988, and more.
Morning Briefing for Wednesday, July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024
Morning Briefing
Health affordability, the 911 system, ACA enrollment schemes, extreme heat, suicide hotline, covid, cannabis, and more are in the news.
Heat-Related Ailments Are Prompting More Folks To Seek Medical Care
July 17, 2024
Morning Briefing
Noting such high temperatures can be especially dangerous for people with underlying health conditions, doctors say symptoms — dehydration, dizziness, a racing heart rate, nausea and confusion — should let people know to seek fluids and cooler climes. Separately, officials are investigating whether extreme heat is playing a part in the spread of bird flu.
Nearly Half Of Americans Can’t Afford Health Care, Report Warns
July 17, 2024
Morning Briefing
The latest Healthcare Affordability Index highlights the struggles Americans face in paying for their medical needs. High Medicaid expenses for UnitedHealth, potential health cost savings from personalized meal deliveries, and more are also in the news.
Two Years In, 988 Suicide Hotline Sees Successes Amid Awareness Concerns
July 17, 2024
Morning Briefing
The increases in call volume and response times has helped many people in a mental health crisis, officials say, but too many Americans still don’t know the service is available.
First Edition: July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
The Nation’s 911 System Is on the Brink of Its Own Emergency
By Stephanie Armour
July 17, 2024
KFF Health News Original
911 outages have hit at least eight states this year. They’re emblematic of problems plaguing emergency response communications due in part to wide disparities in capabilities and funding.
An Arm and a Leg: The Woman Who Beat an $8,000 Hospital Fee
By Dan Weissmann
July 17, 2024
Podcast
In this episode of “An Arm and a Leg,” host Dan Weissmann speaks with Georgann Boatright, a patient in Mississippi who was willing to drive to another state to avoid paying a steep fee to her local hospital.
Her Hearing Implant Was Preapproved. Nonetheless, She Got $139,000 Bills for Months.
By Elisabeth Rosenthal
July 17, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Even when patients double-check that their care is covered by insurance, health providers often send them bills as they haggle with insurers over reimbursement, which can last for months. It’s stressful and annoying — but legal.
El sistema de emergencias del 911 está al borde del colapso
By Stephanie Armour
July 17, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Mientras que algunos estados, ciudades y condados ya han modernizado sus sistemas de emergencia del 911 o han hecho planes para actualizarlos, muchos otros están rezagados.
HealthSherpa and Insurers Team Up To Curb Unauthorized ACA Enrollment Schemes
By Julie Appleby
July 16, 2024
KFF Health News Original
The initiative targets the biggest incentive driving fraudulent sign-ups and plan switches: the commissions that rogue agents or large call centers seek.
JD Vance, Trump’s VP Pick, Says Media Twisted His Remarks on Abortion and Domestic Violence
By Maria Ramirez Uribe, PolitiFact
July 16, 2024
KFF Health News Original
In his first interview after being named as the vice presidential pick by former President Donald Trump, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) spoke about his previous statements on topics like abortion.
911 Faces Its Own Emergency
By Stephanie Armour
July 16, 2024
KFF Health News Original
The national 911 emergency response system is in the midst of its own code red. The lack of federal funding to upgrade aging 911 systems has created significant disparities in state emergency response services, with older operations plagued by outages and longer response times. Last month, for instance, Massachusetts was hit with a statewide 911 […]
Viewpoints: Litigation May Create Another Formula Crisis; Let’s Offer Hep C Treatment At Addiction Centers
July 16, 2024
Morning Briefing
Editorial writers examine infant formula and fortifiers, hepatitis C, palliative care, and more.
