Cancer patients face longer wait times to begin treatment, according to new study Complexity of care, workforce shortage, pre-authorization are cited as possible factors

https://www.statnews.com/2026/08/12/cancer-patients-face-longer-wait-times-for-treatment/ By Angus ChenAug. 12, 2026 Cancer Reporter

Inside a $7 billion Silicon Valley startup’s mad dash to automate the business of health care As Commure pays happy customers to drive sales, some clinics say its AI tools just didn’t work for them By Casey Ross and Brittany TrangAug. 12, 2026

https://www.statnews.com/2026/08/12/inside-commure-athelas-mad-dash-automate-health-care/

Viewpoints: Climate Change Is Making Chronic Illness Worse; Trump's New Vaccine Order Targets Hesitant Parents

https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/viewpoints-climate-change-is-making-chronic-illness-worse-trumps-new-vaccine-order-targets-hesitant-parents/

AnMed Experiences Facebook Hack Amid Ongoing Cybersecurity Incident

AnMed Experiences Facebook Hack Amid Ongoing Cybersecurity Incident A known ransomware group claimed to have taken confidential corporate and patient data from the Anderson, S.C.-based health system, Becker's Hospital Review reported. Also in industry news: DentaQuest's data breach, Delaware's ban on private equity acquisitions of hospitals, and more. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/health-industry-081226/

Lion's Share Of E-Cigarettes Weren't Approved For Sale In US, Analysis Finds

Lion's Share Of E-Cigarettes Weren't Approved For Sale In US, Analysis Finds According to a Public Health Alerts report, disposable flavored e-cigarettes comprised roughly 69% of unauthorized sales in December 2025, with 24.8% of users being 18 to 24. Also in the news: undisclosed chemicals in personal care products; health risks of cleaning products; and more. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/lifestyle-and-health-081226/

Maternity Care Desert Problem Isn't Easing In Rural America, Report Finds

Maternity Care Desert Problem Isn't Easing In Rural America, Report Finds An estimated 1 in 3 counties across the nation do not have an obstetrician, midwife, or medical center that specializes in labor and delivery, an annual March of Dimes report found. Nearly 100 labor and delivery units have been shuttered since the beginning of 2025, and travel to the nearest maternity center can take more than an hour for people in rural areas, NBC News reported. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/reproductive-health-081226/

FDA Hasn't Inspected Farm Cited In Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Since 2019

FDA Hasn't Inspected Farm Cited In Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Since 2019 Although congressionally mandated inspections lagged during the administrations of both political parties, FDA staffing cuts made by the Trump administration have squeezed the agency even further, with foreign food safety inspections falling by 29% from 2024, CBS News reported. The 2019 inspection at Taylor Farms de Mexico found no violations, records show. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/outbreaks-and-health-threats-081226/