Research Roundup: The Latest Science, Discoveries, And Breakthroughs +...+...

Research Roundup: The Latest Science, Discoveries, And Breakthroughs https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/research-roundup-the-latest-science-discoveries-and-breakthroughs-63/ Viewpoints: Palliative Care Doc Wary Of $100M Infusion For Medicare; Rare Disease Treatment Breakthrough Near https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/viewpoints-palliative-care-doc-wary-of-100m-infusion-for-medicare-rare-disease-treatment-breakthrough-near/

From Gloves To Helium for MRIs, Iran War Is Rattling Medical Supply Chain

From Gloves To Helium for MRIs, Iran War Is Rattling Medical Supply Chain News outlets report on how the Middle East conflict is impacting medical supplies, drug prices, and even the amount of fluoride in some of Maryland's drinking water. Plus: An update on NIH payments. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/from-gloves-to-helium-for-mris-iran-war-is-rattling-medical-supply-chain/

Most Of Trump’s Major Policy Changes Benefit Health Insurers, Experts Say

Most Of Trump’s Major Policy Changes Benefit Health Insurers, Experts Say The most recent action — higher payments to Medicare Advantage plans — will put $13 billion more in insurers' pockets, Stat reported. The policy also abandons reform that would have led to more accurate, and lower, insurance payments. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/most-of-trumps-major-policy-changes-benefit-health-insurers-experts-say/

RFK Jr. Broadening Reach Of His MAHA Message With A Health Policy Podcast

RFK Jr. Broadening Reach Of His MAHA Message With A Health Policy Podcast Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he intends to expose the "corruption" and "lies" that have harmed Americans. “We’re going to name the names of the forces that obstruct the paths to public health,” he said in a teaser video. Critics fear a podcast is just another way for him to spread misinformation. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/rfk-jr-broadening-reach-of-his-maha-message-with-a-health-policy-podcast/

US Fertility Rate Falls To Record Low As Teen Pregnancies Decrease

US Fertility Rate Falls To Record Low As Teen Pregnancies Decrease Plus: Two hair-growth products have been recalled because of a poisoning risk to children; how to reverse cognitive decline from social media use; and more. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/us-fertility-rate-falls-to-record-low-as-teen-pregnancies-decrease/

Dealer Who Sold ‘Friends’ Star Fatal Ketamine Dose Sentenced To 15 Years

Dealer Who Sold ‘Friends’ Star Fatal Ketamine Dose Sentenced To 15 Years ‘Ketamine Queen’ Jasveen Sangha is among the five people who pleaded guilty in the drug overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. She faced up to 65 years in prison. Plus, news about gabapentinoids, hormone replacement therapy, GLP-1 weight loss drugs, and more. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/dealer-who-sold-friends-star-fatal-ketamine-dose-sentenced-to-15-years/

Feds Investigate Los Angeles Schools Over Gender Identity, Parents’ Rights

Feds Investigate Los Angeles Schools Over Gender Identity, Parents’ Rights The investigation pertains to a policy enacted in 2019 by the Los Angeles Unified School District that protects transgender students who might not have support at home. Other states making news: Alaska, Texas, Delaware, and more. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/feds-investigate-los-angeles-schools-over-gender-identity-parents-rights/