Republicans Weigh Different Abortion Approach In Wake Of Midterms
January 3, 2023
Morning Briefing
Former President Donald Trump blamed the party’s extreme abortion policies on the worse-than-expected midterm results, while other Republicans consider new strategies for talking about abortion that would attract swing voters.
Morning Briefing for Tuesday, January 3, 2023
January 3, 2023
Morning Briefing
The first roundup of 2023 covers Alzheimer’s, new health laws, youth diabetes, abortion access, covid variants, health loans, and more.
New Year Ushers In New Health Laws: Abortion, Drugs, Medical Costs
January 3, 2023
Morning Briefing
Medical bills, mental health reporting, abortion access, prescription drug costs, drug use, and more will be impacted by state health laws that went into effect on Jan. 1.
FDA Could Soon Grant Approval To Another Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug
January 3, 2023
Morning Briefing
If the FDA greenlights Eisai’s experimental dementia drug lecanemab under its accelerated approval pathway —as anticipated on Jan. 6 — experts look ahead to how much the treatment will cost.
First Edition: January 3, 2023
January 3, 2023
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Want a Clue on Health Care Costs in Advance? New Tools Take a Crack at It
By Julie Appleby
January 3, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Another effort to make upfront cost comparisons possible in an industry known for its opaqueness: an online tool for consumers to get some idea of what they may pay for medical care.
Weighing Risks of a Major Surgery: 7 Questions Older Americans Should Ask Their Surgeon
By Judith Graham
January 3, 2023
KFF Health News Original
How do older adults know when the potential benefits from surgery are worth the risks? And what questions should they ask as they try to figure this out? Our columnist asks experts for guidance.
Telehealth Brings Expert Sexual Assault Exams to Rural Patients
By Arielle Zionts
January 3, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Some rural residents must travel hours for a sexual assault exam. Specialized telehealth services are expanding so they can obtain care closer to home.
‘An Arm and a Leg’: The Year in Review, From Prenatal Testing to Insulin Pricing
By Dan Weissmann
December 29, 2022
KFF Health News Original
The editorial team of “An Arm and a Leg” looks back on the reporting that hit close to home over the past year, including insulin pricing and prenatal testing.
Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
December 23, 2022
Morning Briefing
Each week, KHN finds longer stories for you to enjoy. Our final selections for the year include stories on Dr. Anthony Fauci, how to be healthier in 2023, menopause, organ thieves, and more.
Court Blocks Buffer Zone Around A Kentucky Abortion Clinic
December 23, 2022
Morning Briefing
The temporary bar on a Louisville city ordinance protecting an abortion clinic entrance came as the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Cincinnati said the zone infringed protestor’s first amendment rights. Homeless deaths in Utah, magic mushrooms, red flag laws, and more are also in the news.
Mpox Outbreak Is Fading, Thanks To Changing Habits
December 23, 2022
Morning Briefing
Wired reports that the “bittersweet” defeat of mpox is partly due to vaccines and improved testing but mainly due to people taking their own protective actions. Meanwhile LAist says that anyone who wants an mpox vaccine in Los Angeles can now get one, no matter risk or history.
Heart Monitoring Patent Ruling Threatens US Apple Watch Sales
December 23, 2022
Morning Briefing
The U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that Apple was violating another company’s patents for its cardiac monitoring tech. The legal to-and-fro reached the point the ITC banned imports of infringing Apple devices, then suspended the ban pending related patent lawsuits.
Human Trials Of BioNTech’s MRNA Malaria Vaccine Begin
December 23, 2022
Morning Briefing
Bloomberg reports that the breakthrough technology behind some covid vaccines is now in human trials to combat another illness: BioNTech’s MRNA malaria vaccine was given to the first patient Dec. 21. Separately, the FDA has approved a long-acting HIV drug from Gilead.
Other Illnesses Can Prompt Same Symptoms Of Long Covid, Study Finds
December 23, 2022
Morning Briefing
Patients who had a cold. flu, or viral pneumonia suffered some of the same problems that long covid patients have. However, the study found that certain symptoms, such as heart palpitations and shortness of breath, were unique to SARS-CoV-2, CIDRAP reported.
Severe Strep A Infections In Children Prompt A Warning From The CDC
December 23, 2022
Morning Briefing
News outlets report the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning about group A streptococcal bacteria, which is causing a surge of serious infections in children. Seasonal flu, the tripledemic, cold medicines, and the strategic national drug stockpile are also in the news.
Morning Briefing for Friday, December 23, 2022
December 23, 2022
Morning Briefing
Friday’s roundup covers the omnibus bill, drug overdoses, strep A warning, tripledemic cases, vaccines, and more. Plus, holiday week reads.
106,699 Americans Dead: Drug Overdoses Jumped 16% Last Year
December 23, 2022
Morning Briefing
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the final report on drug-related deaths in the U.S. as well as other factors that contributed to a lower life-span expectancy. Related epidemic stories report on increases in xylazine overdoses, fentanyl, and more.
Senate Sends Omnibus To House; Breastfeeding And Pregnant Worker Amendments Added
December 23, 2022
Morning Briefing
Senators cleared the $1.7 trillion spending bill Thursday. Two health policy amendments were added: the PUMP Act which expands breastfeeding time and space protections for more nursing workers; and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act which requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for medical conditions arising from pregnancy and childbirth.