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More Pregnant People Are Putting Off Prenatal Care, CDC Data Indicate

February 19, 2026 Morning Briefing

Although nearly all racial and ethnic groups experienced a downward trend, minority groups had more of a decrease in early prenatal care. The report didn’t touch on reasons for the shift in care, but doctors noted access has become challenging as maternity care deserts pop up across the nation.

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New National Specialty Care Coalition Will Focus On Rural Patient Access

February 19, 2026 Morning Briefing

More than 20 health systems have joined forces to improve health care access in rural and underserved communities, Modern Healthcare reported.

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NYU Langone Ends Transgender Youth Health Program, To Dismay Of Many

February 19, 2026 Morning Briefing

Months after the Trump administration proposed a withdrawal of federal funds from hospitals providing gender transition treatments to young people, NYU Langone has announced the end of its health program. Advocates are calling for the reinstatement of the program, while hoping the city and state will help fill gaps in care.

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NIH Director Bhattacharya Takes On Double Duty Leading CDC — For Now

February 19, 2026 Morning Briefing

Jay Bhattacharya’s acting role gives the Trump administration time to find a permanent replacement for ousted director Jim O’Neill. Plus, Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application will be reviewed by the FDA after all.

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Morning Briefing for Thursday, February 19, 2026

February 19, 2026 Morning Briefing

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First Edition: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026

February 19, 2026 Morning Briefing

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

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An Arm and a Leg: Personal Finance Guru Faces Down an Insurance Denial

By Dan Weissmann February 19, 2026 Podcast

Ron Lieber, the “Your Money” columnist for The New York Times, shares ideas about how insurance companies, doctors, and patients can better handle prior authorization denials.

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Nevada Debuts Public Option Amid Tumultuous Federal Changes to Health Care

By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez February 19, 2026 KFF Health News Original

The state recently became the third to offer a public option health plan through its Affordable Care Act marketplace. But researchers said it’s unlikely to fill the gaps left by sweeping changes at the federal level.

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California Weekly Roundup: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

February 18, 2026 Morning Briefing

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Danaher To Acquire Medical Tech Firm Masimo For Nearly $10 Billion

February 18, 2026 Morning Briefing

Meanwhile, Prime Healthcare Foundation has acquired Central Maine Healthcare, and Tampa-based Moffitt Cancer Center plans an eastward expansion into Lakeland, Florida.

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Viewpoints: Lessons From The Dutch On Affordable Health Care; Vaccine Research In America Is In Crisis

February 18, 2026 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers examine these public health issues.

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Military Rations Rife With Pesticides, Study Finds; US Floats ‘Real Food Pilot’

February 18, 2026 Morning Briefing

The Department of Health and Human Services has launched a program to improve meal quality at 20 military bases. Plus: Courts are receiving conflicting answers about the Trump administration’s policy on pregnant detainees; the FDA no longer warns against junk autism treatments; and more.

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CMS Will Cover Vaccines On Updated Schedule: ‘Go Get Your Measles Shot’

February 18, 2026 Morning Briefing

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz is urging uptake of the MMR shot as the country’s measles outbreak shows no signs of ending. He vowed that parents and patients will have access to inoculations and that the government will pick up the tab.

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Illinois Wipes Out More Than $1.1B In Medical Debt From 500,000 Residents

February 18, 2026 Morning Briefing

Illinois has spent about $10 million on the program so far, with each dollar spent equating to more than $100 of medical debt erased. Other news from around the nation comes out of Massachusetts, Wyoming, Florida, Connecticut, Hawaii, Michigan, and Maryland.

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Study Links Air Pollution To Increased Risk Of Alzheimer’s, Dementia

February 18, 2026 Morning Briefing

Researchers examined data from more than 27.8 million Americans. There is no known cure for Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, which affects about 57 million people worldwide. Plus: Alzheimer’s affects women at an increased rate to men.

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Proposed $7B Settlement Could Resolve Thousands Of Roundup Cancer Claims

February 18, 2026 Morning Briefing

The settlement would still need the court’s approval. However, it would guarantee a payout for cancer patients and would protect Bayer from higher costs should the Supreme Court rule against it when the case goes in front of justices in April.

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Morning Briefing for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

February 18, 2026 Morning Briefing

First Edition: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

February 18, 2026 Morning Briefing

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

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Wyoming Wants To Make Its Five-Year Federal Rural Health Funding Last ‘Forever’

By Arielle Zionts February 18, 2026 KFF Health News Original

State officials believe they’ve found a way to extend the life of federal Rural Health Transformation Program money Wyoming is receiving as part of last summer’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act — by investing most of it.

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Red and Blue States Alike Want To Limit AI in Insurance. Trump Wants To Limit the States.

By Darius Tahir and Lauren Sausser February 18, 2026 KFF Health News Original

A revolt is afoot in both red and blue states against the use of artificial intelligence in health insurance determinations — and against efforts led by President Donald Trump to tie states’ hands.

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