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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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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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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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Viewpoints: PEPFAR Has Been A Success And Must Be Restored; Health Care Workers Have A Choice To Make

February 12, 2025 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers discuss these public health topics.

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Kansas Governor Protects Trans Care For Minors; Georgia Eyes Trans Adults

February 12, 2025 Morning Briefing

It’s the third time in a row that Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a bill to ban gender-affirming care for youths. Plus: New England’s second-largest city has passed a resolution to declare itself a sanctuary for transgender people.

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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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South Carolina Supreme Court Set To Review Abortion Ban

February 12, 2025 Morning Briefing

The current ban is around 6 weeks, but some argue the wording of the ban includes alternative definitions of cardiac activity. These definitions would push the ban to 9-10 weeks, AP reported. California and Georgia are also in the news.

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Morning Briefing for Wednesday, February 12, 2025

February 12, 2025 Morning Briefing

Report: Nearly $500 Million In Food Could Go To Waste After USAID Pause

February 12, 2025 Morning Briefing

Monday’s report from USAID’s inspector general says the food remains “at ports, in transit, and in warehouses at risk of spoilage, unanticipated storage needs, and diversion.” The Trump administration fired the inspector general Tuesday. Also: a Republican effort to try to save USAID, what a U.S. exit from the World Health Organization would mean for smallpox defenses, and more.

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Physicians’ Efforts Pay Off As Judge Orders Health Websites Restored

February 12, 2025 Morning Briefing

The CDC, FDA, and HHS have until Tuesday to put back information about HIV, contraception, and other topics that affect “everyday Americans, and most acutely, underprivileged Americans, seeking healthcare,” U.S. District Judge John Bates ruled. A separate federal judge expanded an order blocking the Trump administration from cutting medical research funds.

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Medicaid Is Safe, Johnson Assures, As House Whittles Budget Bill

February 12, 2025 Morning Briefing

As Republicans look to shave $2 trillion from a reconciliation bill, the House speaker noted savings are possible “if you eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse.” Other news from Capitol Hill is about telehealth rules, PBM restrictions, and more.

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