Supreme Court’s Purdue Ruling Tosses Curveball Into Opioid Settlements
June 28, 2024
Morning Briefing
Following the decision to nix the bankruptcy deal, which would have shielded the Sackler family from future claims, Purdue Pharma and many of the state attorneys general who sued the company over its role in the opioid crisis pledged to restart negotiations on a new settlement agreement.
Biden, Trump Swap Exaggerations On Abortion, Medicare, Insulin At Debate
June 28, 2024
Morning Briefing
But President Joe Biden’s age (81) and physical performance at Thursday night’s debate — he often struggled to find the right words — overshadowed all of the health topics the two men discussed.
This Isn’t Over: Both Sides Pressing On For Clarity On Emergency Abortions
June 28, 2024
Morning Briefing
The Supreme Court’s ruling that preserves federal “necessary stabilizing treatment” rules in a case out of Idaho should apply nationwide, some contend. Others argue states’ rights should prevail.
Updated Covid Shots Advised This Fall For All But The Youngest Americans
June 28, 2024
Morning Briefing
The recommendation comes as the country is experiencing a summer surge related to a group of variants commonly referred to as FLiRT.
First Edition: June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
$2 Million Disbursed to Victims and Community Groups in Wake of Super Bowl Mass Shooting
By Peggy Lowe, KCUR Bram Sable-Smith
June 28, 2024
KFF Health News Original
The United Way of Greater Kansas City gave $1.2 million to victims and $832,000 to 14 community groups Thursday, hoping to reach other victims from the violence at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade, as well as those working to prevent gun violence.
Republicans Are Downplaying Abortion, but It Keeps Coming Up
By Julie Rovner
June 28, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Torn between a base that wants more restrictions on reproductive health care and a moderate majority that does not, it seems many Republicans would rather take an off-ramp than a victory lap when it comes to abortion. But they can’t escape talking about it.
Distribuyen $2 millones entre víctimas del tiroteo del Super Bowl y grupos comunitarios
By Peggy Lowe, KCUR Bram Sable-Smith
June 28, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Desde el tiroteo, algunas víctimas y sus familias han recibido facturas médicas por miles de dólares, por tratamientos en salas de emergencia, viajes en ambulancia, atención médica continua por las heridas de bala o consejería de salud mental.
Supreme Court Upends Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement
By Aneri Pattani
June 27, 2024
KFF Health News Original
The court struck down a $6 billion bankruptcy plan from Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin. What does this mean? We’ll explain.
Think Multivitamins Are Good For You? You May Think Again, Say Researchers
June 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
Health data from nearly 400,000 Americans reveals that people who take multivitamins are actually at a slightly higher risk of premature death than people who don’t, a study found. Meanwhile, data show that alcohol-related health problems are surging.
Research Roundup: Vaccination; Celiac Disease; Remdesivir; Depression
June 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
Viewpoints: We Must Tackle Cost, Access For New HIV Shot; Canada Gets Addiction Treatment Right
June 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
Editorial writers discuss HIV drug Lenacapavir, addiction treatment, abortion, and more.
Health Conditions Decide Which Elders Under 75 Need RSV Vaccine, CDC Says
June 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
Although all Americans 75 and older are recommended to get the shot, only those in the younger group with chronic heart or lung disease or other high-risk factors would need it, officials concluded.
Walmart Ends Its Primary Care Effort, Will Shut All Clinics Friday
June 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
The retailer’s virtual care platform and all 51 clinics in five states will be shut down. In other news, CMS is proposing a net 1.7% Medicare pay cut to home health agencies for 2025 — a sum arrived at after a 3.6% spending cut is offset by other factors.
FDA’s Late Guidance Tackles Lack Of Diversity In Clinical Trials
June 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
The FDA issued draft guidance that outlines steps drugmakers and device manufacturers should take to improve representation of women and people of color in clinical testing.
Calls To LGBTQ Youth Crisis Hotline Have Increased With Alarming Speed
June 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
As USA Today reports, the 988 LGBTQI+ Subnetwork received about 480,000 calls, online chats, and texts from July 2023 to May 2024. It saw a 12% month-over-month increase from July to April.
Holograms Bring 3D Imagery To Doctor-Patient Visits In Texas
June 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
ABC News says Crescent Regional Hospital near Dallas might be the first in the U.S. to use life-sized hologram imagery. Among other news: Indiana acquires lethal injection drugs, heat-related ER visits, a maternal health bill, and more.
Morning Briefing for Thursday, June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
Emergency abortions, top electoral health issues, primary care access, clinical trial diversity, 3D imagery, and more are in the news.
Emergency Abortions Might Be Allowed In Idaho, Court Document Suggests
June 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
The official Supreme Court ruling in Moyle v. United States and Idaho v. United States is due any day. In another leaked document incident, it appears the Wisconsin Supreme Court will take up Planned Parenthood’s lawsuit arguing that abortion is a constitutionally protected right in that state.
High Costs, Future Reforms: How Health May Feature In Biden-Trump Debate
June 27, 2024
Morning Briefing
Experts weigh in on the subjects they want to hear President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump speak about during tonight’s much-anticipated presidential debate. How health care is hitting Americans’ pocketbooks tops that list.
