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Health Care Workers Might Get Relief From Trump’s $100K H-1B Visa Fee

March 18, 2026 Morning Briefing

The bipartisan Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act, intended to stem the clinician shortage, also would restrict other fees beyond what is stipulated in immigration law. Plus, President Trump has been mostly mum about his housing affordability proposal that is stalled in Congress.

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In A First, Smoking Rates Fell Below 10%; CDC Missed It Due To Cuts

March 18, 2026 Morning Briefing

Only 9.9% of U.S. adults reported smoking cigarettes in 2024 — a historic low — down from 10.8% in 2023. But federal cuts put an end to the CDC’s Office of Smoking and Health last year, leaving them short on experts to analyze the data they had collected.

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Study Links PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ To Decreased Bone Density In Kids

March 18, 2026 Morning Briefing

Researchers found that the chemicals, particularly PFOA, may interfere with children developing their full potential for bone density, possibly raising the risk of fractures and osteoporosis later in life. Also: Eating more ultra-processed foods raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and dying from heart disease.

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Bill Targeting ‘Forever Chemicals’ Awaits Wisconsin Governor’s Signature

March 18, 2026 Morning Briefing

On Tuesday, Wisconsin’s Legislature sent the $133 million package to Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, who has said he will sign it.

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First Edition: Wednesday, March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026 Morning Briefing

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

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Evidence Shows ACA’s Mandated Benefits Alone Don’t Drive Up Costs. The Debate Continues.

By Julie Appleby and Sarah Boden March 18, 2026 KFF Health News Original

The Affordable Care Act put in place a package of benefits that health insurance plans must cover. Critics contend this mandate has jacked up premiums. Evidence supporting that claim is mixed.

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Maker of Device To Treat Addiction Withdrawal Seeks Counties’ Opioid Settlement Cash

By Aneri Pattani March 18, 2026 KFF Health News Original

Some researchers and recovery advocates see the NET device as the latest in a series of products pitched as the solution to the addiction crisis that have been overhyped to capitalize on money from the opioid settlements.

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Psiquiatras podrían adoptar biomarcadores en el diagnóstico de la salud mental

By Jamie Ducharme March 17, 2026 KFF Health News Original

En un documento de enero, la Asociación Americana de Psiquiatría incluyó ideas sobre cómo podría incorporar biomarcadores —indicadores biológicos de enfermedad mental que pueden aparecer en pruebas diagnósticas— en futuras versiones de su Manual Diagnóstico y Estadístico de los Trastornos Mentales.

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People Taking GLP-1s Might Be Forced To Delay Certain Medical Procedures

March 17, 2026 Morning Briefing

In a trial, some patients who took their GLP-1 drug while prepping for an endoscopy were found to have “clinically significant” content in their stomachs. Researchers suggested that patients should be advised to hold at least one dose of the medication or to reschedule the procedure in order to avoid the risks of aspiration or unplanned intubation.

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Marijuana Doesn’t Help Mental Health Conditions, Analyses Find

March 17, 2026 Morning Briefing

Two new reviews published Monday in the Lancet Psychiatry journal looked at data from 54 randomized controlled trials and found no evidence that any form of cannabis is effective in treating anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder. About 27% of people between 16 and 65 in the U.S. and Canada have used marijuana for medical purposes, with about half being for mental health purposes.

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NYC Reports Case Of ‘Life-Threatening’ Clade I Mpox That Spreads By Touching

March 17, 2026 Morning Briefing

The patient, who recently traveled internationally, tested positive for mpox clade I, which presents with more severe symptoms and can be fatal. It is spread through direct or close contact, “not over longer distances by respiratory spread,” a medical analyst told Fox News Digital.

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Raw Cheddar Tied To California E. Coli Outbreak, But Dairy Declines A Recall

March 17, 2026 Morning Briefing

The FDA has said that Raw Farm cheddar is the likely source of an outbreak that has sickened at least five in California, one in Florida, and one in Texas. Other public health news is on vitamin D3 supplements, blood pressure guidelines, and more.

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Viewpoints: California Governor Blasts Trump’s Handling Of Drug Crisis; How Nutrition Education Falls Short

March 17, 2026 Morning Briefing

Writers examine these public health issues and others.

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Thousands Of Kaiser Nurses Join Strike Over Use Of AI In Mental Health Care

March 17, 2026 Morning Briefing

The one-day strike, slated for Wednesday, will see participation from the National Union of Health Care Workers and the California Nurses Association. Kaiser Permanente maintains that the unions are misrepresenting its push for AI inclusion, saying, “Many AI tools have the potential to help our clinicians spend more time focused on serving our members and patients.” 

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Morning Briefing for Tuesday, March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026 Morning Briefing

No matter which app you’re into, KFF Health News has you covered: Follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn as we break down health care headlines and policy.

RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policies Put On Hold; Judge Says Government Overstepped

March 17, 2026 Morning Briefing

Judge Brian E. Murphy said that the government skirted the long-standing practice of following “a method scientific in nature” when it revised the childhood vaccine schedule and that it acted improperly when it remade the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

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First Edition: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026 Morning Briefing

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

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Psychiatrists’ Use of Biomarkers Could Open a New Window Into Mental Health Diagnoses

By Jamie Ducharme March 17, 2026 KFF Health News Original

The world’s largest professional psychiatry organization is preparing for the day when biological indicators can help diagnose and treat mental illness.

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Lost in Transmission: Changes in Organ Donor Status Can Fall Through Cracks in the System

By Céline Gounder March 17, 2026 KFF Health News Original

Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking when potential organ donors provide consent or change their minds.

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Birth Control Skepticism, Teen Fertility Take Center Stage at Trump’s Women’s Health Summit

By Amanda Seitz Updated March 19, 2026 Originally Published March 16, 2026 KFF Health News Original

Amid falling birth rates and presidential approval numbers, the Department of Health and Human Services convened doctors, tech executives, and influencers to discuss women’s health. Panelists criticized reliance on birth control pills to treat health problems and encouraged doctors to talk with girls about whether they want to have babies.

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