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First Edition: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 ♥

February 14, 2025 Morning Briefing

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations. Note to readers: The First Edition will not be published Monday, Feb. 17, in celebration of Presidents Day. Look for it again in your inbox Tuesday.

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A Dose of Love: The Winning Health Policy Valentines

Cartooning by Oona Zenda February 14, 2025 KFF Health News Original

KFF Health News shares our favorite reader-submitted health policy valentines. One struck us in the heart and inspired an original cartoon.

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As States Mull Medicaid Work Requirements, Two With Experience Scale Back

By Renuka Rayasam and Sam Whitehead February 14, 2025 KFF Health News Original

As Republicans consider adding work requirements to Medicaid, Georgia and Arkansas — two states with experience running such programs — want to scale back the key parts supporters have argued encourage employment and personal responsibility.

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What the Health? From KFF Health News: Courts Try To Curb Health Cuts

February 13, 2025 Podcast

Some of the Trump administration’s dramatic funding and policy shifts are facing major pushback for the first time — not from Congress, but from the courts. Federal judges around the country are attempting to pump the brakes on efforts to freeze government spending, shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development, eliminate access to health-related webpages and datasets, and limit grant funding provided by the National Institutes of Health. Meanwhile, Congress is off to a slow start in trying to turn President Donald Trump’s agenda into legislation, although Medicaid is clearly high on the list for potential funding cuts. Shefali Luthra of The 19th, Jessie Hellmann of CQ Roll Call, and Maya Goldman of Axios News join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss these topics and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews Mark McClellan, director of the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy and a former health official during the George W. Bush administration, about the impact of cutting funding to research universities.

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Nearly 300 Gun Seekers Blocked Since Michigan Passed Red Flag Law

February 13, 2025 Morning Briefing

It has been one year since Michigan’s law took effect. It is aimed at preventing mass shootings and domestic violence, among other incidents. Meanwhile, a bipartisan group of lawmakers in Alabama has backed a ban on devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into machine guns. Other news includes: prison health care, mobile pharmacies, and more.

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Research Roundup: The Latest Science, Discoveries, And Breakthroughs

February 13, 2025 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of the latest health research and news.

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Viewpoints: Steps We Can Take To Mitigate The Spread Of Bird Flu; Why Is Life Expectancy Lower In US?

February 13, 2025 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers examine these public health issues.

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Vaccine Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Confirmed As Next HHS Secretary

February 13, 2025 Morning Briefing

The Senate voted 52-48 along party lines Thursday to appoint him to lead the Health and Human Services Department. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was the only Republican to vote no. Kennedy, 71, will oversee billions of dollars in health care spending and will have free rein to implement his Make America Healthy Again program.

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No. 2 NIH Official Suddenly Resigns As Institutes Face Staff, Funding Cuts

February 13, 2025 Morning Briefing

Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak did not state why he is abruptly leaving his post. Additional administration news is about the deferred-resignation program, the firing of civil servants, planned protests, an alternate CDC site, and more.

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Louisiana Seeks Extradition Of NY Doc Accused Of Shipping Abortion Pills

February 13, 2025 Morning Briefing

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill noted that even though New York won’t turn over Dr. Margaret Carpenter to her state, other states to which the doctor travels could comply with the extradition order. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has revised its reproductive health care travel policy.

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Flu Season Still To Peak; Experts Say Expect More Illnesses, Deaths To Come

February 13, 2025 Morning Briefing

California hospitals are struggling to keep up with the influx of flu cases. Meanwhile, it is unclear whether the United States will take part in an international flu vaccine meeting later this month. Other outbreak news is on measles, mpox, and Oropouche virus.

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Health Insurance Customers Who Appeal Their Claims Often Win

February 13, 2025 Morning Briefing

The Wall Street Journal reports that of the 850 million claims denied annually, less than 1% are appealed. Of that 1%, nearly three-quarters of appeals are approved. Also in the news: Washington Hospital workers avoid a strike; Walgreens explores its options for its health care clinic; and more.

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San Francisco Declares Fentanyl State Of Emergency, Plans Crisis Center

February 13, 2025 Morning Briefing

Mayor Daniel Lurie said the “stabilization center” will open in the Tenderloin neighborhood in April and will offer 24/7 assistance for those with urgent mental health and substance use needs. Other news is on Canada’s newly appointed fentanyl czar and an industrial chemical showing up in the illicit fentanyl supply.

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Morning Briefing for Thursday, February 13, 2025

February 13, 2025 Morning Briefing

The podcast “An Arm and a Leg” is collecting stories from listeners about what they’ve done to get the prescription drugs they need when facing sticker shock. If you’re interested in contributing, you can learn more and submit your stories here.

Medicaid And SNAP Might Suffer Deep Budget Cuts If GOP Plan Proceeds

February 13, 2025 Morning Briefing

The House Republicans’ plan announced Wednesday outlined $4.5 trillion in cuts over 10 years. It doesn’t specify which programs would be cut, Huffpost reported, but analysts suggested it was clear the cuts would come from social programs that help lower-income populations.

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First Edition: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025

February 13, 2025 Morning Briefing

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

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Top California Democrats Clash Over How To Rein In Drug Industry Middlemen

By Christine Mai-Duc February 13, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Frustrated by spiraling drug costs, California lawmakers want to increase oversight of pharmaceutical industry intermediaries known as pharmacy benefit managers. It’s unclear whether they can persuade Gov. Gavin Newsom to get on board.

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Republican States Claim Zero Abortions. A Red-State Doctor Calls That ‘Ludicrous.’

By Sarah Varney Illustration by Oona Zenda February 13, 2025 KFF Health News Original

In several red states, officials say few or no abortions happened in 2023, raising alarm among researchers about the politicization of vital statistics.

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Montana Looks To Regulate Prior Authorization as Patients, Providers Decry Obstacles to Care

By Mike Dennison February 13, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Patients and providers say health insurers’ preapproval requirements lead to delays and denials of needed medical treatments. Insurers argue that prior authorization keeps costs down.

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Humana Plans Considerable Changes To Medicare Advantage

February 12, 2025 Morning Briefing

According to Modern Healthcare, Humana has a five-step plan to improve its profit margins, including boosting its star ratings, stabilizing membership, and investing in primary care.

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