Morning Briefing for Monday, July 28, 2025
July 28, 2025
Morning Briefing
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First Edition: Monday, July 28, 2025
July 28, 2025
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Cosmetic Surgeries Led to Disfiguring Injuries, Patients Allege
By Fred Schulte
July 28, 2025
KFF Health News Original
A joint investigation by KFF Health News and NBC News found that cosmetic surgery chains have been the target of scores of medical malpractice and negligence lawsuits, including 12 wrongful death cases.
California Looked to Them To Close Health Disparities, Then It Backpedaled
By Vanessa G. Sánchez
July 28, 2025
KFF Health News Original
A statewide initiative to formalize the role of community health workers and expand their ranks was meant to improve the health of underserved communities, particularly Hispanic populations, who often experience higher rates of chronic illnesses. But years in, California has abandoned a certification program and rescinded public support.
California contrató a trabajadores de salud comunitarios para zanjar desigualdades, ahora da marcha atrás
By Vanessa G. Sánchez
July 28, 2025
KFF Health News Original
Estudios demuestran que el trabajo de las promotoras puede reducir las hospitalizaciones, y las visitas a las salas de emergencias y a las clínicas de urgencias.
Journalists Drill Down How Federal Cuts Will Affect Medicaid, Cancer Research, and Uninsured Rates
July 26, 2025
KFF Health News Original
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national or local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Share Your Cosmetic Surgery Story With Us
July 25, 2025
KFF Health News Original
Have you had cosmetic surgery, such as liposuction, a “Mommy Makeover,” a tummy tuck, a Brazilian butt lift, or another type of cosmetic surgery? We’d like to hear about your experience. Tell us here.
Public Health Officials Move To Protect Native Americans Against Measles Outbreak
By Arielle Zionts
July 25, 2025
KFF Health News Original
Get our weekly newsletter, The Week in Brief, featuring a roundup of our original coverage, Fridays at 2 p.m. ET.
Yale New Haven Health Axes All Gender-Affirming Care For Under-19s
July 25, 2025
Morning Briefing
The news comes on the heels of the announcement by Connecticut Children’s Medical Center that it plans to end its gender-affirming care program for children. They are the two largest pediatric hospitals in Connecticut.
Uptick in Human Tularemia Infections Detected In Minnesota
July 25, 2025
Morning Briefing
Five people have been sickened by the bacterium Francisella tularensis, which can spread by touching animals that have the disease. More news is on measles, covid, and avian flu.
Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
July 25, 2025
Morning Briefing
Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. Today’s selections are on therapy, eating disorders, AI, war amputees, and more.
Homeless People May Be Involuntarily Hospitalized Per Trump Order
July 25, 2025
Morning Briefing
President Trump’s executive order to clear the country’s streets of people who suffer from addiction or mental illness also prioritizes funds for treatment programs, especially for municipalities that enforce laws regarding homelessness to the “maximum extent.”
Trump Administration Plans To Torch $9.7M Worth Of Birth Control
July 25, 2025
Morning Briefing
The United Nations and some reproductive organizations were unsuccessful in their attempts to purchase the contraceptives, intended for poorer nations. Also: Five California Planned Parenthoods close; New Hampshire now requires doctors to sterilize patients if they choose; and more.
UnitedHealth Confirms It’s Being Investigated Over Medicare Billing
July 25, 2025
Morning Briefing
The insurance giant said Thursday it is cooperating with the Department of Justice and responding to both formal criminal and civil requests, The New York Times reported.
Roche Weighs Direct-To-Patient Sales In Effort To Lower Its US Drug Prices
July 25, 2025
Morning Briefing
The move would bring down costs for consumers on several medicines by cutting out middlemen like PBMs and their associated costs. More stories look at surprise fees for patients, a plan to reduce animal testing, and more.
First Edition: Friday, July 25, 2025
July 25, 2025
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Fearing Medicaid Coverage Loss, Some Parents Rush To Vaccinate Their Kids
By Jackie Fortiér
July 25, 2025
KFF Health News Original
Worried parents are hurrying to get their children vaccinated, fearing future federal policy changes will limit access to free immunizations. Pediatricians worry that any changes to the childhood vaccine schedule will leave families without affordable options for essential shots.
Trump Voters Wanted Relief From Medical Bills. For Millions, the Bills Are About To Get Bigger.
By Noam N. Levey
July 25, 2025
KFF Health News Original
Moves by the Trump administration to pare back Medicaid, rescind medical debt rules, and loosen vaccine requirements threaten to increase medical bills for millions of Americans.
