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Health Measures Don’t Make The Cut In Talks Over Smaller Spending Bill

February 27, 2024 Morning Briefing

The latest negotiations to keep the federal government funded have ruled out including health proposals that some lawmakers hoped to include. The tabled measures would have impacted drug costs, price transparency, site-neutral Medicare payments, as well as others policies.

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Florida ‘Fetal Personhood’ Bill Derailed For Now After Alabama IVF Ruling

February 27, 2024 Morning Briefing

Republican lawmakers have postponed advancing a bill that would establish new protections for any “unborn child” after Democrats raised concerns that the broad language would impact IVF, as the Alabama decision on frozen embryos have done in that state. News outlets report on other fallout from the controversial ruling.

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First Edition: Feb. 27, 2024

February 27, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

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A Government Video Would Explain When Abortion Is Legal in South Dakota

By Arielle Zionts February 27, 2024 KFF Health News Original

South Dakota allows doctors to terminate a pregnancy only if a patient’s life is in jeopardy. Lawmakers say a government-created video would clarify what that exception actually means.

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Without Medicare Part B’s Shield, Patient’s Family Owes $81,000 for a Single Air-Ambulance Flight

By Tony Leys February 27, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Sky-high bills from air-ambulance providers have sparked complaints and federal action in recent years. But a rural Tennessee resident fell through the cracks of billing protections — and a single helicopter ride could cost much of her estate’s value.

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Viewpoints: We Need To Find New Ways To Treat Anorexia; States Must Act On Eliminating Medical Debt

February 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers examine eating disorders, medical debt, academic medical institutions, and the latest in reproductive health care.

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Jury Finds South Carolina Man Guilty Of Hate Crime Killing Of Trans Woman

February 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

Authorities note this is the first conviction at federal trial level for a gender identity-based hate crime. Also in the news, how shrinking Medicaid is hitting clinics in poorer areas; New Hampshire passes a gun rights bill; a bill to provide services to deaf people in Wyoming advances; and more.

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Toxic Mix Of Substances Playing Role In Overdose Crisis In Massachusetts

February 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

The Boston Globe covers what it says is a “more powerful” wave of overdoses across the state, driven by polysubstance abuse. Separately, there’s rising use of the horse sedative drug known as “tranq,” in fentanyl drug abuse. And NPR reports on how Portugal’s drug overdose death rates are a tiny fraction of U.S. fatalities.

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Morning Briefing for Monday, February 26, 2024

February 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

IVF and fertility treatments, measles, flu, industry cyberattacks, social media addiction, food allergies, and more are in the news.

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Measles Cases Rise In Florida As State Surgeon General’s Advice Is Criticized

February 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

A seventh measles case is found in the Florida outbreak, and the first in a child under 5, as experts oppose a controversial decision to let parents send unvaccinated children to school. Meanwhile, Michigan has reported its first measles case since 2019, and Minnesota reports a third case.

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Though Covid And RSV Decline, Flu Levels Stay High Across US

February 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

Flu levels show increases in half of U.S. regions, the CDC noted in its weekly update. Separately, scientists link birth month to the timing of a first flu shot: Kids born in October are more likely to get the shot and less likely to be diagnosed with flu.

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Alabama Ruling Upends IVF Future For Cancer Patients, Medical Providers

February 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

News outlets report on the continuing health and political fallout from the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling on the personhood of frozen embryos. Doctors say it’s the safest IVF method for mothers and babies, and the only option for cancer patients. Meanwhile, Democrats and Republicans react to the decision that could have electoral impact.

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Study: Xolair Helps Reduce Reactions For Kids With Severe Food Allergies

February 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

Researchers report that Xolair can cut the risk of dangerous reactions after exposure to trace amounts of food allergens like nuts, milk, or eggs. The drug has already been approved by the FDA for people ages 1 and older with food allergies.

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Supreme Court Case May Influence Social Media’s Future

February 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

An important First Amendment case will be heard today, concerning how publications on social media outlets may be judged. Politico argues that conservative values have already “largely won,” as Bloomberg says Mark Zuckerberg is pushing for zero personal liability in Facebook addiction cases.

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Change Healthcare Mum On Whether It Has Recovered From Cyberattack

February 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

UnitedHealth subsidiary Change Healthcare’s systems were down for a fourth straight day Saturday. The exploit was possible thanks to a security flaw that still worries security experts. The company’s website did not mention the outage on its website Monday morning.

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First Edition: Feb. 26, 2024

February 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

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Samuel Buckles, an older man, sits on the ground outside with his dog in his lap. The small black dog reaches up to lick Buckles' face. Behind them is a green tent, where Buckles resides.

California Gov. Newsom Wants Voters to Approve Billions More to Help the Homeless. Will It Help?

By Angela Hart February 26, 2024 KFF Health News Original

A March 5 ballot initiative seeks $6.4 billion to build thousands of new housing units and provide mental health treatment for homeless people — on top of the billions already being spent to address the public health crisis. Despite significant support from health and law enforcement officials, many front-line workers are skeptical that more money is the answer.

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A positive pregnancy test rests on top of multiple $100 bills.

If You’re Poor, Fertility Treatment Can Be Out of Reach

By Michelle Andrews February 26, 2024 KFF Health News Original

For low-income people who are on Medicaid or whose employer health plan is skimpy, help for infertility seems unattainable.

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Horse Sedative Use Among Humans Spreads in Deadly Mixture of ‘Tranq’ and Fentanyl

By Sam Ogozalek, Tampa Bay Times February 26, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Illegal supplies of fentanyl are being cut with xylazine, a powerful horse tranquilizer. Overdoses involving this veterinary sedative are growing nationally and now Florida officials are tracking the deaths.

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Brote de sarampión: Florida dice que niños no vacunados pueden ir a la escuela, desafiando a los CDC

By Amy Maxmen February 23, 2024 KFF Health News Original

La mayoría de las personas que no están protegidas por una vacuna contraerán sarampión si se exponen al virus. Existe riesgo de muerte.

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