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Health Records System Epic Launches Lawsuit Over Illegally Accessed Files

January 14, 2026 Morning Briefing

The lawsuit alleges fraud and breach of contract by health information network Health Gorilla and its customers over improperly accessing nearly 300,000 patient records managed by Epic. Plus: The second day of the New York City nursing strike sees no negotiations; providers are flummoxed by CMS’ new payment models; and more.

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Morning Briefing for Wednesday, January 14, 2026

January 14, 2026 Morning Briefing

RFK Jr. Adds, Removes Vaccine Advisers

January 14, 2026 Morning Briefing

The Health and Human Services secretary has appointed to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices two doctors with histories of publicly questioning the safety of vaccines. HHS also told a member of the Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccinations that her term is ending early.

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On Eve Of Sign-Up Deadline, Deal To Extend ACA Subsidies Looks Unlikely

January 14, 2026 Morning Briefing

In most states, tomorrow is the deadline to enroll in an Obamacare plan, although a handful of states have delayed it until later in January. Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio told The Hill that the issue of abortion funding remains the main sticking point.

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Trump Administration Reinstates Hundreds Of NIOSH Employees

January 14, 2026 Morning Briefing

Bloomberg reports that employees of the agency — which conducts and supports research on workplace safety and health — were informed that their layoff notices were “hereby revoked.” Other administration news is on Planned Parenthood funding, the continuing wake of USAID, and more.

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Missouri Supreme Court Permits Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Minors

January 14, 2026 Morning Briefing

Parents do not have a right to secure treatment for a child that “the state legislature deems inappropriate for minors,” the court ruled. The ban, known as the SAFE Act, is set to expire in 2027. Also in the news: New York, West Virginia, Idaho, Minnesota, Louisiana, and Connecticut.

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Thanks To New Treatments, 7 In 10 Cancer Patients Survive Over 5 Years

January 14, 2026 Morning Briefing

The milestone was reported Tuesday in a report from the American Cancer Society. The report estimated 4.8 million cancer deaths were prevented from 1991 to 2023, and many cancers have gone from death sentences to chronic diseases.

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First Edition: Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026

January 14, 2026 Morning Briefing

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.

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Vaccines Are Helping Older People More Than We Knew

By Paula Span January 14, 2026 KFF Health News Original

Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.

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Las vacunas ayudan a las personas mayores más de lo que se pensaba

By Paula Span January 14, 2026 KFF Health News Original

En el lenguaje médico, se conocen como “beneficios indirectos”: efectos positivos que van más allá de prevenir la enfermedad para la que esas vacunas fueron diseñadas.

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States Race To Launch Rural Health Transformation Plans

By Sarah Jane Tribble and Arielle Zionts and Maia Rosenfeld January 14, 2026 KFF Health News Original

Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services judged the “quality” of their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing “Make America Healthy Again” initiatives.

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Más refugios atienden necesidades médicas de personas mayores sin techo

By Aaron Bolton, MTPR January 13, 2026 KFF Health News Original

No solo están envejeciendo quienes han vivido por años en situación de desamparo, sino que muchas personas mayores están perdiendo su vivienda por primera vez en sus vidas.

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Viewpoints: Denmark’s Vaccine Success Can’t Be Copied In The US; New Dietary Guidelines Don’t Make Sense

January 13, 2026 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers tackle these public health topics.

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New Way To Fight Alzheimer’s Uses Protein Found In Garlic

January 13, 2026 Morning Briefing

Johns Hopkins is exploring an Alzheimer’s treatment that focuses on increasing hydrogen sulfide production at the cellular level. Meanwhile, researchers at Brown University have discovered a noninvasive way to predict the likelihood of people with mild cognitive impairment developing Alzheimer’s disease.

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Science, Not Politics, Guided FDA’s Decisions On Abortion Pill: Analysis

January 13, 2026 Morning Briefing

One noted exception to the finding that agency leaders largely adhered to the evidence-based recommendations of scientists happened during the first Trump term, while covid restrictions were in place, when agency brass declined to lift a required in-person visit to acquire mifepristone.

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UnitedHealth’s Extreme Tactics Upped Medicare Payouts, Senate Inquiry Finds

January 13, 2026 Morning Briefing

The Senate report does not accuse UnitedHealth of wrongdoing, but it describes in detail how the company used artificial intelligence and other data-mining techniques to scan patient medical records for new diagnoses and “appears to use all of these mechanisms to the utmost degree.” A UnitedHealth spokesman said the company disagreed with the Senate report’s characterizations.

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More Than 230 Groups Demand That Congress Investigate Vaccine Overhaul

January 13, 2026 Morning Briefing

The letter from medical groups and public health organizations urged lawmakers to prove “why the schedule was changed, why credible scientific evidence was ignored, and why the committee charged with advising the HHS secretary on immunizations did not discuss the schedule changes as a part of their public meeting process.”

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AbbVie Secures Tariff Exemption With Deal To Lower Drug Costs, Invest In US

January 13, 2026 Morning Briefing

AbbVie has pledged to put $100 billion toward research, development, and capital investments. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is the only one of 17 drugmakers that hasn’t reached a deal with the government to avoid tariffs. Other news looks at FDA vouchers, ACA enrollment, and more.

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American Academy Of Pediatrics Wins Back $12 Million In Grants — For Now

January 13, 2026 Morning Briefing

The Department of Health and Human Services’ decision to cut off funding to the group was likely retaliatory in nature, a federal judge ruled. The grants will be restored while the academy’s lawsuit plays out in court. Also, the Trevor Project receives a $45 million lifeline.

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Morning Briefing for Tuesday, January 13, 2026

January 13, 2026 Morning Briefing

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