Conservative Justices Stir Trouble for Republican Politicians on Abortion
By Rachana Pradhan
April 16, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Republicans are learning the admonition “be careful what you wish for,” as conservative judges cause them political problems over abortion in a crucial election year.
Lawsuit Alleges Obamacare Plan-Switching Scheme Targeted Low-Income Consumers
By Julie Appleby
Updated July 22, 2024
Originally Published April 16, 2024
KFF Health News Original
The lawsuit filed in federal court alleges that large call centers were used to enroll people into Affordable Care Act plans or to switch their coverage, all without their permission.
Rural Americans Are Way More Likely To Die Young. Why?
By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez
April 15, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Three words are commonly repeated to describe rural America and its residents: older, sicker and poorer. Obviously, there’s a lot more going on in the nation’s towns than that tired stereotype suggests. But a new report from the Agriculture Department’s Economic Research Service gives credence to the “sicker” part of the trope. Rural Americans ages […]
Kansas Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Minors’ Gender-Affirming Care
April 15, 2024
Morning Briefing
The bill would have banned gender-affirming care for minors, but the veto sets up a potential override with the Republican supermajority in the state legislature. Meanwhile, Philadelphia became the fourth city to ban the country’s biggest seller of “ghost gun” parts.
Pandemic Uptick Of Alcohol Health Issues Hit Middle-Aged Women Worst
April 15, 2024
Morning Briefing
New research shows that problems caused by increased alcohol consumption during the pandemic have impacted middle-aged women the hardest. Also in the news: lung cancer risks for some breast cancer patients, a device to treat tinnitus, lack of sleep, and more.
WHO Labels Hepatitis As World’s Second Most Deadly Infectious Disease
April 15, 2024
Morning Briefing
A WHO report states that over 6,000 people a day are infected with hepatitis around the world, and that progress to combat it has “stalled.” Separately, Nigeria is the first country in the world to roll out the new Men5CV vaccine for meningitis.
Morning Briefing for Monday, April 15, 2024
April 15, 2024
Morning Briefing
Abortion politics, measles warnings, kidney transplants, weight-loss drugs’ safety, alcohol misuse, hepatitis, and more are in the news.
Harris Blames Trump And His Supreme Court Picks For Abortion Bans
April 15, 2024
Morning Briefing
In surprise remarks in Los Angeles, Vice President Kamala Harris connected the Arizona Supreme Court’s controversial decision — “immoral,” according to Harris — upholding an 1864 abortion law to former President Donald Trump, via his three Supreme Court nominees. And in Arizona, a clinic plans remains open during the confusion.
Tourists Infected With Measles Visited Universal Studios, Las Vegas Strip
April 15, 2024
Morning Briefing
Public health officials are warning others may have been exposed to measles after two separate events in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. More measles cases have also been reported in Georgia and Illinois. Also in the news: a rise in human leptospirosis cases in New York City.
CDC Says Covid Vaccine Not Connected To Cardiac Deaths Of Young Adults
April 15, 2024
Morning Briefing
The federal health agency investigated the records of 1,292 people in Oregon ages 16-30 who had died of “cardiac or undetermined” causes. In other research, a new study says there’s no evidence that covid causes childhood asthma.
Texas Hospital Promises Quick Restart To Paused Kidney Transplants
April 15, 2024
Morning Briefing
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center has been investigating a doctor accused of manipulating records for liver transplant candidates, and consequently paused its transplant program. Also in the news: telehealth plans from the Defense Health Agency, a crossroads for Veterans Affairs health care, and more.
European Drug Regulators Find No Suicide Links To Wegovy, Ozempic
April 15, 2024
Morning Briefing
The European Medicines Agency regulatory committee is the latest body to find no increased risk of suicide involved in taking the popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs. Meanwhile, AP reports on the slow start for the first drug shown to slow Alzheimer’s.
First Edition: April 15, 2024
April 15, 2024
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Más condados prohíben el fluoruro en el agua potable. Cómo afecta a la prevención dental
By Melba Newsome
April 15, 2024
KFF Health News Original
En los últimos años cientos de comunidades han dejado de agregar fluoruro a sus suministros de agua o han votado para evitar agregarlo, a pesar que la ciencia dice que ese nutriente ayuda a la salud dental y previene gastos en tratamientos dentales.
When Rogue Brokers Switch People’s ACA Policies, Tax Surprises Can Follow
By Julie Appleby
April 15, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Some tax filers’ returns are being rejected because they failed to provide information about Affordable Care Act coverage they didn’t even know they had.
Swap Funds or Add Services? Use of Opioid Settlement Cash Sparks Strong Disagreements
By Aneri Pattani
April 15, 2024
KFF Health News Original
The national opioid settlements don’t prohibit using money for initiatives already supported by other means, but doing so could dilute the impact.
Alaska Is One Step Closer To Legalizing Subscription-Based Health Care
April 12, 2024
Morning Briefing
State lawmakers have approved a bill that would allow primary care providers to offer care based on a monthly fee, the Anchorage Daily News reported. It’s unclear whether Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy will sign the bill.
Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
April 12, 2024
Morning Briefing
Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week’s selections include stories on Donald Trump’s new physician, a cadaver lab, the world’s oldest person, and more.
Viewpoints: WHO’s Changes Could Prevent Future Pandemics; India Is Trying New Way To Educate Patients
April 12, 2024
Morning Briefing
Editorial writers tackle pandemic preparedness, patient education, youth gender medicine, and more.
