Lo que hay que saber para no perder Medicaid
By Samantha Liss
August 10, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Gran parte de los beneficiarios de Medicaid que perdieron la cobertura fue porque no completaron el papeleo necesario para permanecer en el seguro.
Research Roundup: Delirium; Breast Milk; Covid Vaccines
August 10, 2023
Morning Briefing
Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of health policy studies and briefs.
Viewpoints: What Is Causing The Rise In Covid Variant EG.5?
August 10, 2023
Morning Briefing
Editorial writers discuss variant EG.5, Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs, internet delusions, and more.
Worries Over Another Legionnaires’ Disease Cluster In New Jersey
August 10, 2023
Morning Briefing
NJ.com says the state Health Department is investigating cases among nine residents in Passaic and Bergen counties, where another cluster was detected last winter. Also: Washington State reported a second case of tick-borne anaplasmosis, and a woman in Dallas died from West Nile virus.
Regular Use Of Common Acid Reflux Drug Linked With Dementia Risks
August 10, 2023
Morning Briefing
Proton pump inhibitors, when used for more than four years, could lead to a much higher risk for developing dementia, a report in USA Today says. Separate research links a loss of the sense of smell with warnings of future Alzheimer’s disease. Also: a new blood test to predict Alzheimer’s risk.
Amid The Opioid Crisis, California’s Teen Overdose Death Rate Fell In 2022
August 10, 2023
Morning Briefing
The San Francisco Chronicle notes the rate for teens aged 15 to 19 declined 40% in two years from 2020, possibly a sign the fentanyl epidemic “eased its grip” on this cohort. But New Hampshire Public Radio reminds us the opioid crisis is worsening in parts of the country.
Facing Huge Demand, Wegovy’s Maker Will Restrict Supplies For Months
August 10, 2023
Morning Briefing
Novo Nordisk’s restrictions of U.S. starter dose supplies will stay in place for the coming financial quarters, with soaring demand to blame. Separately, a study suggests that half of all prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy could come from telehealth providers.
Brief Periods Of Moving Quickly Daily Linked To Lower Cancer Risks
August 10, 2023
Morning Briefing
The Washington Post covers startling results from a new study that found short bursts of energetic, simple activities, like rushing to catch a bus, could lower risks of developing at least 13 types of cancer. But, according to other research, if you’re a woman who wants to lower your liver cancer risk, avoid sugary drinks.
Study Finds Covid Can Damage Mitochondria In Heart Tissue
August 10, 2023
Morning Briefing
Researchers say that abnormal mitochondrial function was found in the heart, kidneys, and liver of patients with covid, which could help explain long covid. AP examines why doctors are still wrestling the problems of why long covid affects people’s heart health so much.
Ohio Vote Reinforces Democrats’ Embrace Of Abortion Rights, GOP Unease
August 10, 2023
Morning Briefing
Politico says the victory for abortion rights supporters in the recent Ohio vote is pushing some Republicans to press for a move away from the strictest anti-abortion policies. And The Washington Post says Democrats are now “eyeing new opportunities” to enshrine abortion rights.
Morning Briefing for Thursday, August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023
Morning Briefing
Abortion laws, Medicaid, vets’ disability filings, violence against health workers, hospital pricing, opioids, and more are in the news.
Study: Hospitals Charge Commercial Insurance Double That Of Medicare Advantage Plans
August 10, 2023
Morning Briefing
An analysis of published hospital pricing and insurer payment data finds that commercial insurance payers were charged more than 2 times that of Medicare Advantage. The gap was even larger for surgical procedures.
US Health Care Workers Suffer More Nonfatal Assaults Than Police Do
August 10, 2023
Morning Briefing
In an inversion of what one may think of as rational, rising assaults and shootings of U.S. health care workers now mean hospitals and clinics are among the most dangerous places to work, Axios reports. Also in the news: an expansion of Amazon’s One Medical; AI helping 911 operators; and more.
HHS Launches National Tracking Tool For Heat-Related Illness
August 10, 2023
Morning Briefing
The online dashboard, run in partnership with the NHTSA, aims to ensure that medical aid is reaching people who need it the most during heat emergencies. Other climate news is on the wildfire in Hawaii, how heat affects birth control, and more.
VA Site Overwhelmed By Volume Of Vets Filing Claims For Disability Benefits
August 10, 2023
Morning Briefing
Some veterans and survivors encountered error messages when filing PACT Act claims on the Veterans Affairs website. Wednesday was the deadline for applying for retroactive benefits for illness due to toxic-substance exposure during military service.
First Edition: Aug. 10, 2023
August 10, 2023
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Voters Rejected an Anti-Abortion Measure. State GOP Lawmakers Passed a Similar Bill Anyway.
By Mike Dennison
August 10, 2023
KFF Health News Original
The new Montana law contains a couple of significant differences from the measure voters rebuffed last fall.
Lost Medicaid Health Coverage? Here’s What You Need to Know
By Samantha Liss
August 10, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Patient advocates are tackling the “overwhelming task” of connecting people with health insurance as millions lose coverage due to the end of pandemic protections on Medicaid eligibility.
Medi-Cal Covers Gender-Transition Treatment, but Getting It Isn’t Easy
By Bernard J. Wolfson
August 10, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Pasha Wrangell has faced delays getting gender-affirming care because of red tape and limited providers. Over more than two years, Wrangell has received only about half the total electrolysis sessions recommended. Wrangell’s insurer through Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, acknowledges the shortage of practitioners.
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