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Viewpoints: Tax Cuts Would Have A Negative Impact On Our Health

February 3, 2025 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers discuss these public health topics.

NYC Hospital Reportedly Cancels Kids’ Gender Treatments After Trump Order

February 3, 2025 Morning Briefing

NYU Langone Health has not made any announcements, The New York Times reported, but the dad of one of the children said a doctor told him that the hospital could not do the procedure because of “the new administration.” Other news is from Wyoming, Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, and elsewhere.

Lawmakers Unveil New Bipartisan Bill To Boost Medicare Doctors’ Pay

February 3, 2025 Morning Briefing

At the end of last year, CMS proposed a cut to Medicare physician reimbursements by 2.9% for 2025, but the new bill would boost physician pay by 6.6% retroactive to the beginning of the year. Other news covers Colorado School of Medicine unionization; public health workforce shortages; and more.

Morning Briefing for Monday, February 3, 2025

February 3, 2025 Morning Briefing

Trump’s Tariffs Could Bump Up Costs For Health Care-Related Items

February 3, 2025 Morning Briefing

Pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and personal protective equipment such as gowns and gloves could be affected by tariffs, which the president has said will stay in place “until those countries stop the flow of fentanyl and undocumented immigrants into the United States,” Stat reports.

More Public Health Webpages Are Scrubbed, Federal Databases Removed

February 3, 2025 Morning Briefing

Sites pertaining to HIV, reproductive care, and gender identity are among the areas up for review as the administration seeks to purge certain language from government reports. Meanwhile, health organizations around the world are reeling after the White House halted humanitarian aid.

Dems Tap Brakes On RFK Jr.’s HHS Nomination; Panel Preps Tuesday Vote

February 3, 2025 Morning Briefing

The Cabinet nominee is revising his ethics form and divesting his financial stake in vaccine litigation, but concerns linger, and Senate Democrats would like time to review the matter. Meanwhile, AP raises questions over the credibility of a letter in support of Kennedy.

Louisiana Indicts NY Doctor Over Telemedicine Abortion Shield Law

February 3, 2025 Morning Briefing

Dr. Margaret Carpenter is accused of providing abortion pills to a resident of Louisiana, which has a near-total ban on the procedure. Health care providers in states with shield laws have been sending thousands of abortion pills per month to states with abortion restrictions, The New York Times says.

First Edition: Monday, Feb. 3, 2025

February 3, 2025 Morning Briefing

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

Across the South, Rural Health Care Has Become ‘Trendy.’ Medicaid Expansion Has Not.

By Lauren Sausser February 3, 2025 KFF Health News Original

State legislatures nationwide, including several in the South, are spending millions to improve rural health outcomes and access. For years, though, most Southern states have refused billions of federal dollars to provide public health insurance to more low-income adults. That isn’t likely to change with Trump back in office.

Little Tracking, Wide Variability Permeate the Teams Tasked With Stopping School Shootings

By Cheryl Platzman Weinstock February 3, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Several states require schools to assemble teams of law enforcement and education officials to identify students who could become mass shooters and intervene before it’s too late. But some experts say the efforts often face a lack of guidance and significant pressure, putting them at risk of maligning innocent students.

Strike Us in the Heart: Send In Your Health Policy Valentines

February 3, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Make us swoon by sending us your sweetest “health policy valentines.” Submissions will be judged by an esteemed panel of experts. We’ll share favorites on our social media channels, and tenderhearted members of our staff will pick the winners, announced on Friday, Feb. 14.

Journalists Analyze Issues of the Day: RFK Jr., Bird Flu, L.A. Fires

February 1, 2025 KFF Health News Original

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

At His HHS Job Interview, RFK Jr. Stumbles Over Health Policy Basics

By Phil Galewitz and Arthur Allen January 31, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the anti-vaccine activist President Donald Trump nominated to lead the nation’s top health agency, did little to win over his critics at two Senate confirmation hearings this week. Democrats argued he’s not qualified for the job. And by botching answers to basic questions about health policy, Kennedy supplied some evidence. It’s […]

Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

January 31, 2025 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. Today’s selections are on drug trials, cancer, Alzheimer’s, polar bears, and more.

Viewpoints: AI’s Diagnostic Abilities Outperform Doctors; Appointing RFK Jr. AS HHS Chief Is Too Big A Risk

January 31, 2025 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers discuss these public health issues.

Some Hospitals In Colo., Va., And DC Halt Gender Care For Those Under 19

January 31, 2025 Morning Briefing

Medical facilities are reevaluating their treatment in the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order. In related news, a Colorado Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill that would make it a felony to bring a minor to Colorado for reproductive or gender-affirming care.

FDA Green Lights New, Nonaddictive Pain Pill Journavx — But It’s Pricey

January 31, 2025 Morning Briefing

The drug, known as suzetrigine, is the first new painkiller approved in the U.S. since 1998. It can be used to relieve pain after surgery or injury, and some researchers say it might be the start of a new generation of painkillers. However, each pill costs $15.50.

Biden’s Parting Panacea: 8 Members Added To Vaccine Advisory Panel

January 31, 2025 Morning Briefing

The Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices reviews the safety and efficacy data of proposed vaccines and those already in use. The appointments, however, are at-will.

Oregon Governor Steps In As Doctor, Nurse Strike Hits 3-Week Mark

January 31, 2025 Morning Briefing

The strike, which involves 5,000 health care workers from Providence Health in Oregon, is the first in the state’s history to involve physicians. Other news from around the nation is on measles cases in Texas, a “clinic in a box” in Tampa, a private equity deal for a Long Island retirement community, and more.

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