Home Sweet Parking Lot: Some Hospitals Welcome RV Living for Patients, Families, and Workers
By Christina Saint Louis
July 27, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Medical and RV industry professionals say hospitals that offer RV parking are easing access to health care for some patients who drive long distances for treatment, like many rural residents.
A un año del lanzamiento de la línea 988, ¿Funciona? ¿Qué desafíos enfrenta?
By Colleen DeGuzman
July 26, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Esta línea fue diseñada con la idea de que las personas que experimentan angustia emocional se sintieran más cómodas buscando ayuda capacitada sin tener que llamar al 911.
Less Antibiotics Needed For Treating Sinusitis; New Drug Delivery System Enhances Ectopic Pregnancy Treatment
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
Read recent pharmaceutical developments in KFF Health News’ Prescription Drug Watch roundup.
A Spotlight On Chemical Incidents, As Texas Leads List For Number This Year
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
A USA Today analysis shows an increase in hazardous material spills in the Midwest, while the Texas Tribune reports that 25 hazardous chemical incidents have happened in Texas so far this year. AP covers efforts to investigate chemical exposure in Ohio after the East Palestine train crash.
If Your Child Has Eczema, Be Ready For More Allergies Later: Study
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
A new study finds that when young children are affected by eczema, they may be more likely to develop other allergies like hay fever over time, in what’s dubbed an “allergic march.” Among other research news, the future of smart diagnostic tattoos, safety of postpartum depression drugs, and more.
Salmonella Linked To Ground Beef Sends 6 To Hospital In 4 States
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
Media outlets report on news from the CDC concerning salmonella cases linked to ground beef across four states: at least 16 people have fallen ill, and 6 have been hospitalized. Meanwhile, West Nile virus infected the first person in Colorado this year, and has been found in California mosquitos.
Morning Briefing for Wednesday, July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
Mental health parity, online safety for kids, hospital billing, medical records privacy, heat-related illnesses, and more are in the news.
High Cost Drives A Third Of Rural Americans To Skip Medical Care
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
News outlets cover new data showing the impact of high health care costs on rural Americans. Axios reports high costs are driving more Americans overseas in search of affordable fertility treatments. Also in industry news: 911 centers are understaffed, Biogen to slash 1,000 jobs, and more.
‘Pass It’: Biden Wants Movement On Kids Online Safety, Privacy Bills
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
A Senate committee is due to vote this week on measures to require better online protections for children. President Joe Biden says he’s pushed for action on the issue for over 2 years: “Pass it, pass it, pass it.” Other news from the Biden administration and Congress is on Medicare, hospital billing practices, health care “poison pills” in the spending bills, and more.
Trans Patients Sue Hospital That Gave Their Medical Data To Tennessee’s AG
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
Two transgender patients are accusing Vanderbilt University Medical Center in a lawsuit of violating their privacy over records sent to the attorney general. The AG’s office is reported as saying the records were needed to look into medical billing fraud.
Biden Aims At ‘True Mental Health Parity,’ Targets Insurers
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
News outlets report on “sweeping mental health changes” proposed by the Biden administration, pressing insurers to cover mental health to the same level as physical health. During the announcement President Joe Biden drew parallels between breaking an arm and needing mental care: “It’s health.”
Heat-Related Deaths And Illnesses Rising, CDC Data Shows
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
NPR compares regional data on heat-related health over the last 5 years. As the heat wave continues in some areas and expands to others, news outlets report on how government and community groups are trying to keep people safe.
Ohio Abortion Ballot Measure Clears Threshold For November Vote
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
State officials certified Tuesday that backers of a proposal to establish a right to abortion in the Ohio Constitution submitted enough valid signatures to put the measure on the November ballot. An Aug. 8 special election will decide if such a ballot measure must get 60% of votes to pass.
First Edition: July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Pain Clinic Chain to Pay $11.4M to Settle Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Claims
By Don Thompson
July 26, 2023
KFF Health News Original
The owner of one of California’s largest chains of pain management clinics has agreed to pay California, Oregon, and the federal government to settle Medicare and Medi-Cal fraud allegations.
A Year With 988: What Worked? What Challenges Lie Ahead?
By Colleen DeGuzman
July 26, 2023
KFF Health News Original
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a national hotline, reached its first-year milestone this month.