Survey: More Than Half of Women in States with Abortion Bans Wouldn’t Know Where to Get an Abortion if They Needed One, Up Since 2024 Published: Oct 26, 2026

https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/survey-more-than-half-of-women-in-states-with-abortion-bans-wouldnt-know-where-to-get-an-abortion-if-they-needed-one-up-since-2024/ More than half (53%) of reproductive-age women living in states with abortion-provision bans say they would not know where to go or where to find information if they needed an abortion, up from 43% in 2024, according to a new KFF survey. Four in 10 (40%) women living in states with gestational limits between 6 and 12 weeks say the same, as do 1 in 3 (32%) reproductive-age women nationally,...

Overview of President Trump’s Executive Actions Impacting LGBTQ+ Health Authors: Lindsey Dawson and Jennifer Kates Published: Oct 26, 2026

https://www.kff.org/lgbtq/overview-of-president-trumps-executive-actions-impacting-lgbtq-health/ This tracker examines Executive Actions taken by the Trump administration that have the potential to impact LGBTQ+ people’s health. It lists the action taken by date, provisions relevant to LGBTQ+ health, and describes potential impact, including litigation challenging these actions.

Viewpoints: Healthcare Policy Change Required To End Pediatric Care Crisis; Rising Disability Claims Threaten Access For Those Most In Need

https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/viewpoints-healthcare-policy-change-required-to-end-pediatric-care-crisis-rising-disability-claims-threaten-access-for-those-most-in-need/

GLP-1 Use Linked To Lower MS Relapse Rates, Study Suggests

GLP-1 Use Linked To Lower MS Relapse Rates, Study Suggests The author of the real-world study noted that GLP-1 agents might modulate neuroinflammation and neuronal survival through the gut-brain axis, which could contribute to the lower rates of relapse activity and steroid use, reduced incidence of optic neuritis, and fewer demyelinating events, MedPage Today reported. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/pharma-and-tech-102726/

Another US Border Crossing Reopens For Cattle Trade With Mexico Amid Parasite Threat

Another US Border Crossing Reopens For Cattle Trade With Mexico Amid Parasite Threat The reopened trade route, located in New Mexico, had been closed for nearly two years because of the outbreak of the flesh-eating New World screwworm. It is the third port to be reopened to cattle trade with Mexico. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/outbreaks-and-health-threats-102726/

Connecticut Sued For Using IQ Scores To Determine Aid For People With Intellectual Disabilities

Connecticut Sued For Using IQ Scores To Determine Aid For People With Intellectual Disabilities In order to qualify for state disability services, people must have an IQ score of 69 or below. The plaintiffs contend the state is using an antiquated approach to deny the constitutional right of people with physical or mental disabilities to be equally protected, Connecticut Public reported. “There’s no greater wasted resource on this planet than human potential. That’s what this statute is doing," said a mother of one plaintiff. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/state-watch-102726/

Major New Mexico Hospital Network Hobbled By Cybersecurity Threat

Major New Mexico Hospital Network Hobbled By Cybersecurity Threat The University of New Mexico Health System told people not to show up at its main hospital in Albuquerque and canceled appointments at more than 30 clinics after a cybersecurity issue on Monday, AP reported. The shutdown left the state without an operating Level 1 trauma center. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/health-industry-102726/