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Viewpoints: Why Is There A Shortage Of Geriatricians?; States See Effects Of Refusing Medicaid Expansion

July 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers discuss these issues and others.

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Army Rebukes Maine Shooter’s Superiors For Ignoring Health Concerns

July 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

The disciplinary action against Sgt. 1st Class Robert Card’s superiors prevents them from advancing in their careers, Military.com reports. The investigation into the shooting rampage also revealed a civilian psychiatric hospital tried to have Card committed.

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As Bird Flu Spreads, Colorado Orders Weekly Testing Of Milk Supply

July 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

Meanwhile, health officials are advising Americans to be aware of the seasonal spreads of hantavirus, West Nile virus, and dengue fever. Elsewhere, walnuts sent to food bank warehouses in Texas and Arizona have been recalled over listeria concerns.

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Biden’s Decision To Step Out Of The Race Hits Home For Older Americans

July 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

Older citizens and aging experts bring a well of empathy toward President Joe Biden for his decision, The Wall Street Journal reports, with many voicing support and others raising concerns of ageism. In related aging news: Retirement may get trickier the longer a person waits, and more.

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Lawmakers, PBMs Play Blame Game During Tense Hearing On Capitol Hill

July 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

Members of the House oversight panel blamed the PBM industry for high prescription prices, but executives from three major pharmacy benefit managers—CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and Optum Rx—pointed the finger at manufacturers.

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Health Officials Confirm Wind-Down Of Federal HIV Meds Program

July 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

The Ready, Set, PrEP program will cease new enrollments at the end of July — its mission has been to distribute free HIV medication to the uninsured. Also in the news, FEMA is set to expand call center staff so it can cut down call waiting times.

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Senators Press To Update Disabilities Law To Include All Tech Accessibility

July 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

Proposed bill aims to shore up Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to include websites, software, and other infrastructure that was left out when the law was amended in 1998.

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Steward Health Care Has Secured Bids For All Its For-Sale Mass. Hospitals

July 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

Gov. Maura Healey, a Democrat, told reporters she’d received qualified bids for all the hospitals in Massachusetts that the beleaguered for-profit chain was trying to sell during its bankruptcy proceedings. Plus: reports of staffing challenges and broken equipment at Steward.

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Morning Briefing for Wednesday, July 24, 2024

July 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

To Mobilize Voters, Harris Turns The Conversation Back To Abortion Rights

July 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

The issue, a cornerstone of the 2024 Democratic campaign, has been on the back burner while the party debated whether President Joe Biden should stay in the race. Other abortion news is from Iowa, Louisiana, and Florida.

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First Edition: July 24, 2024

July 24, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

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World-Famous Wall Drug Isn’t Immune From Challenges Facing Rural Pharmacies

By Arielle Zionts July 24, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Even as part of a popular South Dakota tourist attraction, an independent pharmacy serving locals, remote ranchers, and sightseers struggles with staffing and insurer payments.

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Louisiana Reclassifies Drugs Used in Abortions as Controlled Dangerous Substances

By Rosemary Westwood, WWNO July 24, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Louisiana lawmakers have added two drugs commonly used in pregnancy and reproductive health care to the state’s list of controlled dangerous substances, a move that has alarmed doctors in the state.

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Viewpoints: Here’s How To Combat Cyberattacks On Health Care Systems; We Must Prevent A Lab Leak Pandemic

July 23, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers delve into these issues and more.

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Golden Gate Bridge Nets Already Deterring Suicide Attempts

July 23, 2024 Morning Briefing

Though very delayed, the $200 million-plus suicide nets installed along the Golden Gate Bridge appear to be acting as intended, with data showing around half the number of attempted suicide jumps typical for this point of the year. Also in the news: brain care scores, the endless news cycle, dementia and napping, and more.

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Robitussin Maker Will Stop Saying Medicine Is ‘Non-Drowsy’

July 23, 2024 Morning Briefing

A consumer lawsuit had alleged the cough and flu medicines did actually cause drowsiness despite the claim on the bottle. Meanwhile, J&J is nearing a deal on an $8 billion talc settlement.

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Pfizer-Backed Lyme Disease Vaccine Passes Important Milestone

July 23, 2024 Morning Briefing

The effort, from Pfizer and its French partner Valneva SE, may result in a vaccine that could hit the market in 2026, pending trial results. Also in the news: H5N1 avian influenza infects two more, a sewage leak closes two L.A. County beaches, and more.

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Report: US Flexed Diplomatic Muscle To Weaken Baby Formula Safety Regs

July 23, 2024 Morning Briefing

A ProPublica investigation finds that officials in the Biden administration have challenged baby formula regulations in more than half a dozen countries, advocating for the interests of manufacturers like Abbott and Mead Johnson. Critics say those efforts are undermining public health.

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Abortion Ban Stands After Iowa Supreme Court Swats Away Appeal

July 23, 2024 Morning Briefing

Enforcement of the law could start this week when a lower court judge lifts the injunction blocking it. In other news, the U.S. House has delayed action on a pair of funding bills that contained abortion riders. Also, anti-abortion researchers float riskier procedures to end a pregnancy in an emergency.

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Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against UnitedHealth Over Change Hack

July 23, 2024 Morning Briefing

The National Community Pharmacists Association and 39 medical providers are suing UnitedHealth, alleging that they are still waiting for payments as a result of the ransomware attack that shut down its affiliate company Change Healthcare for months.

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