Under Trump, Privately Run Health Care Plans Favored Over ACA And Medicaid
November 7, 2024
Morning Briefing
In the aftermath of the election, health care companies that offer federally funded plans, like ACA and Medicaid, are likely to suffer, while private ones, like Medicare Advantage, will likely benefit from the Republican win. Also, more about what to expect from the Trump presidency.
RFK Jr. Says Parts Of FDA Will ‘Go’; DeSantis Urges Ladapo For HHS Chief
November 7, 2024
Morning Briefing
Donald Trump’s confidante Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who will likely play a large role in the next administration, has pledged to gut “cronyism” and corruption in the public health bureaucracy. On Wednesday, he said “entire departments” will likely be cut from the FDA.
Abortion Rights Are Not Certain Under Trump, Despite Wins At State Level
November 7, 2024
Morning Briefing
Although the president-elect has said he won’t sign a federal abortion ban, Donald Trump’s second administration has the will and the tools to undo reproductive health policies. News outlets offer a preview of what could happen and how quickly things could change.
First Edition: Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024
November 7, 2024
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Tribal Health Leaders Say Feds Haven’t Treated Syphilis Outbreak as a Public Health Emergency
By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez
November 7, 2024
KFF Health News Original
The National Indian Health Board has urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to declare a public health emergency as an alarming syphilis outbreak, which disproportionately affects Native Americans, continues. This is the latest plea for more resources from tribal leaders after previous requests went unanswered.
12 States Promised To Open the Books on Their Opioid Settlement Funds. We Checked Up on Them.
By Aneri Pattani
November 7, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Victims of the opioid crisis, health advocates, and public policy experts have repeatedly called on state and local governments to transparently report how they’re using the funds they are receiving from settlements with opioid makers and distributors.
Prepared for Trump’s Comeback, California’s Attorney General Is Ready To Fight
By Molly Castle Work
November 6, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Attorney General Rob Bonta, a longtime champion of reproductive rights, is ready to lead California in the fight to protect abortion under Trump’s second presidency. In a Q&A, he shares how his upbringing prepared him for the role.
7 of 10 States Backed Abortion Rights. But Little To Change Yet.
By Bram Sable-Smith
November 6, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Voters in 10 states weighed in on abortion rights this election. Despite the results supporting abortion rights in seven of those states, much of the abortion landscape on abortion won’t change much immediately, as medical providers navigate the legal hurdles that remain.
Delaware’s Sarah McBride To Become First Transgender Rep In US Congress
November 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
She will be the first transgender representative to serve in Congress. Other LGBTQ+ firsts were registered during this year’s elections.
DSH Payment Complaints Argued Before The Supreme Court
November 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
Hospitals have brought before the Supreme Court their complaints over how CMS calculates billions of dollars in Medicare payments to safety net hospitals, known as disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments. On Tuesday, oral arguments were heard, but the justices are not yet willing to reveal their hands.
National IV Solution Supply Chain At Risk Again From New Storm
November 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
Tropical Storm Rafael, which is expected to strengthen and may hit the Gulf Coast later this week, could further disrupt the IV solution supply chain if its path shifts towards Texas, where 4.4% of U.S. production takes place. In other news, the WHO has released a list of 17 pathogens requiring urgent vaccine development.
USDA Blocks Processing Fees On School Lunches For Low-Income Families
November 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
Cashless payment systems come with heavy processing fees, and the USDA has announced that starting in 2027, students who qualify for free- or reduced-price lunches cannot be charged said fees. Also, the CDC’s director discusses how election results may shift the nation’s focus on the health impacts of things like access to transportation, jobs, and housing.
With Senate, White House Wins, GOP Policy Plans Start To Take Shape
November 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
Control of the U.S. House remains undecided as Democrats still hope to provide a backstop to unfettered Republican control.
Missouri And Arizona Overturn Strict Abortion Bans; Missouri Was First To Enact A Ban After Fall Of Roe
November 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
The amendment to roll back Missouri’s ban will go into effect Dec. 5. From there, abortion rights groups would need to petition the court to overturn the ban as unconstitutional. And in Arizona, voters rejected a law banning abortions after the 15th week of pregnancy in favor of fetal viability, or around 24 weeks.
Montana, Colorado, Nevada, Maryland, And New York Back Abortion Rights
November 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
Although abortions were already legal in those states, passage of the measures was intended to make it more difficult for legislatures to adopt bans in the future. Elsewhere, voters in Amarillo, Texas, overwhelmingly rejected a proposed abortion travel ban.
Abortion Access Initiatives Fail In Florida, Nebraska, And South Dakota
November 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
Voters in Florida and South Dakota defeated ballot measures that would have overturned their respective states’ abortion bans. And in Nebraska’s unusual election with two abortion questions, a ballot measure passed that enshrined a current 12-week abortion ban in the state’s constitution.
Florida, North And South Dakota Reject Pot Legalization; Paid Sick Leave Initiatives Pass In 3 States
November 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
Massachusetts voters also rejected legalizing the use of psychedelics. In Nebraska, Missouri, and Alaska, ballot initiatives passed requiring employers to provide paid sick leave.
California Approves More Funding For Medi-Cal, Tougher Anti-Drug Stance
November 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
Also, early returns show voters narrowly approving Proposition 34, which restricts spending of prescription drug revenues by certain health care providers.
Morning Briefing for Wednesday, November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024
Morning Briefing
What Trump’s return will mean for health care. Plus, the outcome of ballot measures on abortion, pot, Medicaid, and paid sick leave.
