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New ACIP Charter That Tweaks Criteria For Membership To Go Into Effect Soon

April 8, 2026 Morning Briefing

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ amended charter — which calls for a “balance of specialty areas” — was published Monday in the Federal Register and likely will be filed next week after a required seven-day notice is fulfilled. This comes after the previous committee was blocked by a federal judge.

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Struggling Minnesota Hospital, Facing Imminent Closure, Seeks State’s Help

April 8, 2026 Morning Briefing

Hennepin County Medical Center has faced a string of financial hardships, and changes in Medicare eligibility under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could cause even more stress. A proposed tax increase, if passed by the Legislature, might stave off a June closure of the safety-net hospital.

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First Edition: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

April 8, 2026 Morning Briefing

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

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Urgent Care Clinics Move To Fill Abortion Care Gaps in Rural Areas

By Kate Wells April 8, 2026 KFF Health News Original

When the only clinic that offered abortions in Michigan’s rural Upper Peninsula closed, an urgent care facility stepped in to fill the gap. Now, others are considering similar moves as brick-and-mortar clinics close in blue states.

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Trump’s Personnel Agency Is Asking for Federal Workers’ Medical Records

By Amanda Seitz and Maia Rosenfeld April 8, 2026 KFF Health News Original

The administration is asking insurers that cover federal employees and retirees to hand over details about their medical visits, their pharmacy claims, and more.

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¿Puedo decirle a mi médico que no quiero que use la inteligencia artificial para tomar notas?

By Katherine Ruppelt, Nashville Public Radio and Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio April 7, 2026 KFF Health News Original

Casi un tercio de las prácticas médicas están utilizando asistentes de IA para tomar notas, y otras están trabajando para incorporar esta herramienta, con el objetivo de reducir el trabajo administrativo.

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Personas mayores inmigrantes pierden la cobertura de Medicare a pesar de haber aportado por años

By Vanessa G. Sánchez, El Tímpano April 7, 2026 KFF Health News Original

La ley One Big Beautiful Bill Act del Partido Republicano, firmada en julio pasado por el presidente Donald Trump, prohíbe que ciertas categorías de inmigrantes con presencia legal accedan a Medicare.

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Viewpoints: ‘The Pitt’ Exposes Burnout In The ER; Why People Watch Videos Of Strangers Getting Medical Results

April 7, 2026 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers discuss these public health issues.

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CMS Sets A 2.48% Medicare Advantage Payment Rate Increase For 2027

April 7, 2026 Morning Briefing

CMS originally proposed a 0.09% rate increase but bumped it up following industry pushback. Other Trump administration news is on TrumpRx, ARPA-H, the immigration crisis, and more.

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RSV Shots For Infants, Toddlers Urged As Virus Shows Few Signs Of Abating

April 7, 2026 Morning Briefing

Respiratory syncytial virus peaked late, and the test positivity rate is higher than normal for this time of year. Because of that, health officials have extended the immunization period through April.

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Man’s Death Triggers Lawsuit Alleging Connecticut Hospital Ran ‘Tele-ICU’

April 7, 2026 Morning Briefing

A patient was complaining of abdominal pain when he was admitted to the Bridgeport Hospital ICU the day before he died. The family’s lawyers contend that a lack of onsite physicians slowed down intervention and made it difficult to communicate the severity of his symptoms, leading to his death. Yale New Haven Health, which owns the hospital, said it was unable to comment on pending litigation.

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As More Treatment Centers Close, Mich. Kids In Crisis Sent Out Of State

April 7, 2026 Morning Briefing

According to a recent Department of Health and Human Services report, 152 youths in Michigan’s direct-placement program were living in out-of-state facilities as of September, with some placed as far away as Arizona and Hawaii.

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Colorado Bill Would Shield So-Called Orphan Drugs From Pricing Caps

April 7, 2026 Morning Briefing

The measure is facing pushback because it has the potential to ensnare FDA-approved medications prescribed for common conditions that also are used to treat rare diseases. Plus, news on Medicaid cuts and conversion therapy.

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Penicillin Allergy Testing Can Now Be Done As Part Of Routine Hospital Care

April 7, 2026 Morning Briefing

An international study found that about 95% of people labeled as allergic to penicillin were misdiagnosed as children or have grown out of the allergy. A smartphone app assesses patients’ risk, and those deemed to have a low-risk penicillin allergy can be offered a direct oral challenge — a penicillin antibiotic — and observed for a possible reaction.

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Morning Briefing for Tuesday, April 7, 2026

April 7, 2026 Morning Briefing

First Edition: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

April 7, 2026 Morning Briefing

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

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This Northern Cheyenne Doula Was About To Start Getting Paid — Then Medicaid Cuts Hit

By Katheryn Houghton April 7, 2026 KFF Health News Original

Montana was on track to start reimbursing doulas, who support new and expectant parents, through Medicaid this year. But state officials halted that plan amid a budget shortfall. Other such services deemed optional under Medicaid are at risk nationwide as states brace for federal cuts.

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Can I Opt Out of Having My Doctor Take Notes With AI?

By Katherine Ruppelt, Nashville Public Radio and Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio April 7, 2026 KFF Health News Original

Your doctor might ask to have an AI tool listen during your next appointment. If you opt in, you will likely get more of your doctor’s attention. But the technology is not perfect. Here’s what to know.

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La búsqueda de Trump de inscritos indocumentados en Medicaid arroja muy pocos infractores

By Phil Galewitz April 6, 2026 KFF Health News Original

Siete meses después, los resultados de cinco estados compartidos con KFF Health News muestran que las revisiones han encontrado poca evidencia de que este sea un problema generalizado.

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Elevance Says Its Controversial Fine For OON Referrals Will Soon Apply To NY

April 6, 2026 Morning Briefing

The insurer’s policy to penalize hospitals that send patients to out-of-network providers has been introduced in 11 other states. In New York, with a few exceptions, hospitals’ pay could be cut by 7.5% if the insurer’s members are directed elsewhere for care.

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