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Texas High Court Refuses To Protect Doctors In Medically Needed Abortions

June 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

A group of patients and doctors had brought a lawsuit to ensure doctors were not prosecuted for performing abortions in medically complicated pregnancies, but the state Supreme Court rejected it. Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate is set to vote Wednesday on protecting contraception access.

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FDA Approves Moderna’s RSV Vaccine For Older Adults

June 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

CIDRAP reports on the approval of Moderna’s mRNA vaccine, called mRESVIA, which is expected to be available during the 2024-25 respiratory virus season. Other news is on a rise in whooping cough cases and the latest developments on the bird flu virus.

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Fiery Exchanges Expected As Fauci Goes Head-To-Head With GOP Panel

June 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

Lawmakers intend to grill the immunologist over record-keeping practices at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and other covid-related issues.

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Medicare Advantage Patients Complain To CMS About Lean Provider Networks

June 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

CMS sought comments on ways that it can improve Medicare Advantage. The majority of feedback came from providers, but beneficiaries also weighed in with horror stories about deficient networks.

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Morning Briefing for Monday, June 3, 2024

June 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

Fauci’s testimony on covid, abortion access, finding a doctor, RSV vaccines, cancer treatment, hacked data, and more are in the news.

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Science Didn’t Support ‘6-Feet-Apart’ Pandemic Guideline, Fauci Concedes

June 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

Dr. Anthony Fauci, who headed the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during the height of the pandemic, told Congress that the CDC’s social distancing rule was “an empiric decision that wasn’t based on data.”

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First Edition: June 3, 2024

June 3, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

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Readers Issue Rx for Clogged ERs and Outrageous Out-of-Pocket Costs

June 3, 2024 KFF Health News Original

KFF Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.

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María Rivas Cruz holds up a photo in an album to the camera. It shows a photo of her and Raymond Olivares smiling in front of a house they just bought together. Olivares holds the house key up with a big smile.

‘So Much Death’: Lawmakers Weigh Stricter Speed Limits, Safer Roads for Pedestrians

By Vanessa G. Sánchez June 3, 2024 KFF Health News Original

New York and Michigan recently passed laws allowing local jurisdictions to lower speed limits, and Los Angeles voters backed safer road designs, but enforcement often meets political resistance. The number of pedestrians killed or injured on the road remains high.

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María Rivas Cruz holds up a photo in an album to the camera. It shows a photo of her and Raymond Olivares smiling in front of a house they just bought together. Olivares holds the house key up with a big smile.

“Tanta muerte”: legisladores analizan límites de velocidad, y calles más seguras para los peatones

By Vanessa G. Sánchez June 3, 2024 KFF Health News Original

La administración Biden ha destinado $15.6 mil millones a la seguridad vial hasta 2026, y $5 mil millones en subvenciones locales para prevenir muertes y lesiones en las carreteras.

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Journalists Talk Cost of Weight Loss Drugs and Lack of Obesity Doctors to Manage Their Use

June 1, 2024 KFF Health News Original

KFF Health News and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media this week to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

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Morning Briefing for Friday, May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

Third bird flu case, food safety, abortion laws, covid, cancer treatments, and more are in the news. Plus, your weekend reads.

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Viewpoints: Far Too Little Is Known About Perimenopause; Patients Can’t Use Health Care If It’s Unaffordable

May 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers discuss these issues and more.

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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

May 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week’s selections include stories on “forever chemicals,” Morgan Spurlock, kush, and more.

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Chicago Says Measles Outbreak Is Done After 64 Confirmed Cases

May 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

The Chicago Tribune reports that there have been no new cases in the past two incubation periods. But in California, Tulare County reported its first measles case of the year.

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Tattoo-Lymphoma Link Discovered, But Cancer Experts Cast Doubt On Findings

May 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

Researchers “found no evidence to suggest that the risk increased” because of tattoos. Elsewhere, patients in England will be participating in a study to determine whether a cancer vaccine is as promising as they hope at killing cancer cells and preventing a resurgence of the disease.

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Senator Asks FTC, SEC To Investigate UnitedHealth Over Cyberattack

May 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

In a letter sent Thursday, Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon argued that the hack could have been averted if the company had adhered to industry best practices, Becker’s reported.

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Remote Abortion Care Likely Accounts For National Uptick In Numbers

May 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

An analysis by the Society of Family Planning finds that the estimated abortions in 2023 increased slightly over the year before. Telehealth abortion consultations and shield laws are likely behind that trend. States with abortion bans saw their numbers drop significantly, some to nearly zero.

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After Infant Formula Shortage, FDA Plans To Shake Up Its Food Division

May 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

Meanwhile, Dairy Manufacturers Inc. has recalled some versions of the infant formulas Crecelac and Farmalac, sold in Texas, because they didn’t meet FDA standards.

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Most Of Doctors’ X Posts Endorsing Drugs Or Devices Came With Payment

May 31, 2024 Morning Briefing

An analysis finds strong financial ties between drug and device manufacturers and the doctors who endorse their products on X, formerly known as Twitter. Other pharmaceutical news is on the drug discount program, weight loss drugs, and more.

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