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Three ambulances are lined up outside of an emergency room of a children's hospital in Orange, CA.

New California Law Offers Fresh Protection From Steep Ambulance Bills

By Bernard J. Wolfson November 7, 2023 KFF Health News Original

The law, which takes effect Jan. 1, prohibits out-of-network ground ambulance operators from billing patients more than they would pay for in-network rides. It also caps how much the uninsured must pay.

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Epidemic: The Scars of Smallpox

November 7, 2023 Podcast

The series finale of “Epidemic: Eradicating Smallpox” is a visit to the home of Rahima Banu, the last person with a documented case of naturally occurring variola major smallpox. When the virus was declared eradicated, she became a symbol of one of the greatest victories in global public health. What happened to Rahima Banu afterward?

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A photo of Iowa's governor, Kim Reynolds, signing a bill into law banning most abortions in the state after about six weeks. People are standing behind her and watching as she signs.

Iowa’s Governor Opposes Abortion — And Has Final Say on Whether Medicaid Pays for It

By Tony Leys November 7, 2023 KFF Health News Original

The federal government requires state Medicaid programs to pay for abortions in limited circumstances, but Iowa hasn’t done so for years. No providers seek Medicaid payments, which require the approval of the governor, an anti-abortion Republican.

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An old photo shows a young Oronde McClain with his sister.

Children Who Survive Shootings Endure Huge Health Obstacles and Costs

By Liz Szabo Updated November 7, 2023 Originally Published November 6, 2023 KFF Health News Original

A new study finds that young people who have been injured by firearms are more prone to psychiatric diagnoses and developing a substance use disorder than kids who have not been shot — and their families also suffer long-term ill effects.

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A student, who appears to be sleeping, has their face down in her arms as they sits at a desk.

Si la ciencia asegura que los adolescentes necesitan dormir más, ¿por qué es tan difícil hacer que las clases empiecen más tarde?

By Catherine Sweeney, WPLN November 6, 2023 KFF Health News Original

La resistencia a empezar más tarde tiene menos que ver con dificultades logísticas y financieras, sobre todo en aspectos básicos como el transporte escolar.

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Viewpoints: Ohio Is Next State To Make Big Decision On Abortion Rights; Does NyQuil Work Anymore?

November 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers tackle abortion rights, decongestants, insurance, and more.

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UN And Aid Agencies Decry Israel’s Airstrike On Gaza Ambulance

November 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

Officials and the Palestinian Red Crescent Society say wounded people were being evacuated in a convoy of ambulances. Israel’s military claimed the ambulance hit was carrying Hamas militants. Separately, Turkey and Egypt agreed for 1,000 cancer patients and other injured civilians from Gaza to receive treatment in Turkey.

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Infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study Has Been Digitized For Public Use

November 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Washington Post calls the study one of “medical history’s bleakest chapters.” Meanwhile, data show emergency room visits for children injured by firearms doubled during the pandemic. Other research linked daily cannabis use to a higher risk of severe heart disease, similar to smokers.

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Medicare Requiring Hospitals To Make Pricing Information Easier To Find

November 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

New Medicare regulations aim to make hospital prices more transparent to patients by improving compliance and transparency with existing requirements and with plans to publicly assess facilities. Other Medicare news relates to home health care, outpatient reimbursements, and more.

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Voters Set To Decide On Key Abortion Matters In Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky

November 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

Abortion rights are in the hands of voters in different ways in three states Tuesday. In Ohio, Republicans are accused of using taxpayer funds to promote false anti-abortion claims ahead of the state constitutional amendment vote.

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Two GOP Lawmakers Say FDA Partly To Blame For Ongoing Drug Shortage

November 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

The two lawmakers allege the FDA is “failing to ensure” important medications remain on pharmacy shelves. In other news, Pfizer cuts 200 jobs in Michigan; details on how the Cleveland Clinic’s drone med delivery program will work; the shrinking American cigarette market; and more.

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Big Health Plan Formularies Do Provide ‘Fair Access’ To Treatments: Study

November 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

An investigation into how some of the largest health plans’ formularies provide access to 18 treatments for some serious diseases showed positive results, but did note that transparent coverage info was sometimes lacking. Meanwhile, this year’s ACA enrollment, freshly open, has an easier sign-up.

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Data Show 10 Million Were Disenrolled From Medicaid Over 6 Months

November 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

The latest tracker data on Medicaid enrollment show that over 10 million people have lost Medicaid coverage since the redetermining of eligibility began in April (notably, this is about 1 in 34 of the population, or around 3%.) Among other news, the cost of the health care minimum wage in California, and more.

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Morning Briefing for Monday, November 6, 2023

November 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

Hospital infections, Medicaid “unwinding,” Medicare, price transparency, abortion votes, drug shortages, and more are in the news.

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Hospital-Acquired Infection Rates Fall Back To Pre-Pandemic Levels

November 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

A new report finds that preventable infections acquired in a hospital — which worryingly rose during the covid pandemic — have decreased. News outlets report on regional ratings.

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First Edition: Nov. 6, 2023

November 6, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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Anne Withrow stands outside near a small garden. A few streaks of her long, gray hair have been dyed purple and blue. She holds her hands together in front of her and looks towards the camera with a slight smile.

As Transgender ‘Refugees’ Flock to New Mexico, Waitlists Grow

By Cecilia Nowell November 6, 2023 KFF Health News Original

As many states have moved to restrict or ban gender-affirming care for trans people, a few states, including New Mexico, have codified protections. But those laws don’t always mean accessing care is simple or quick, as a surge in new patients in the state collides with limited doctors and clinics.

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A student, who appears to be sleeping, has their face down in her arms as they sits at a desk.

Science Says Teens Need More Sleep. So Why Is It So Hard to Start School Later?

By Catherine Sweeney, WPLN November 6, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Sleep deprivation in adolescents is linked to mental health struggles, worse grades, traffic accidents, and more. That’s why states such as California and Florida have mandated later high school start times. But opposition to later times is less about the science than it is about logistics and costs.

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An unrecognizable mental health professional takes notes while sitting across from a patient.

Medicare amplía su lista de profesionales de salud mental 

By Judith Graham November 3, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Los prejuicios sobre las afecciones mentales y la discriminación por edad hacen que algunos profesionales no tomen en serio el sufrimiento de las personas mayores, profundizando las barreras de acceso a la atención.

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Nursing Homes Say They Can’t Afford Higher Staffing. But Their Finances Are Often Opaque.

By Jordan Rau November 3, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Perhaps the biggest mystery, as the Biden administration moves to force nursing homes to boost staffing, is this: how much extra money do the nation’s 15,000 homes actually have to hire and retain more nurses and aides? Public comments are due Monday on the most sweeping regulatory changes to hit the industry in decades. The […]

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