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Morning Briefing: Today's News Summaries Wednesday, Dec 10 2025 Leading Health Organizations Unite Against Limits On Hepatitis B Vaccine https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/leading-health-organizations-unite-against-limits-on-hepatitis-b-vaccine/ Representatives from six leading health organizations gave a joint news conference, during which they warned that the proposed changes to federal vaccine policy would lead to children's deaths. Meanwhile, the FDA has launched a safety review for two RSV drugs already approved for infants. House Democrat Files Articles Of Impeachment Against RFK Jr. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/house-democrat-files-articles-of-impeachment-against-rfk-jr/ U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens of Michigan accused the HHS secretary of an assault on the public health system that constitutes high crimes and misdemeanors, The New York Times reported. But with Republicans in control of Congress, the impeachment attempt will almost certainly go nowhere. High Court Again Asked To Weigh In On 'Skinny Labeling' On Generic Drugs https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/high-court-again-asked-to-weigh-in-on-skinny-labeling-on-generic-drugs/ The tactic of leaving patented uses off of labels has allowed generic drugmakers to move products to the market quicker. A dispute between Amarin and Hikma Pharmaceuticals prompted the call for another look. Other administration news is about climate change, racial discrimination, and more. As Some Republicans Push For HSAs, IRS Updates Its Guidance On Eligibility https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/as-some-republicans-push-for-hsas-irs-updates-its-guidance-on-eligibility/ The use of Health Savings Accounts has become a prominent GOP strategy as the partisan squabble over making insurance more affordable continued Tuesday. Republicans have appeared to unite around a plan that lets Affordable Care Act subsidies expire. Over 100 Provider Groups Urge HHS To Drop Planned HIPAA Rule Change https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/over-100-provider-groups-urge-hhs-to-drop-planned-hipaa-rule-change/ The groups, including the American Medical Association, wrote to HHS this week, stating that the proposed changes create burdens — both financial and with the implementation schedule — and "should be immediately withdrawn without further consideration.” Online Abortion Pill Access Up In Early 2025, Despite GOP Efforts to Restrict It https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/online-abortion-pill-access-up-in-early-2025-despite-gop-efforts-to-restrict-it/ A report shows an increase in medication abortions throughout the country in the first half of the year, while Republicans have made efforts to keep doctors in blue states from prescribing pills to women in states where abortion is illegal. Other news comes from Alabama, Georgia, and Illinois. MERS, Which Is Usually Confined To Arabian Peninsula, Sickens 2 In France https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/mers-which-is-usually-confined-to-arabian-peninsula-sickens-2-in-france/ The two people, who were listed in stable condition, had recently traveled to the region. As Axios explains, MERS is a respiratory illness caused by a zoonotic virus that can spread from camels to people through direct contact; human-to-human transmission is possible but uncommon. Viewpoints: New Leaders Worsen FDA’s Credibility Crisis; Who Can Afford $27,000 A Year Health Insurance? https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/viewpoints-new-leaders-worsen-fdas-credibility-crisis-who-can-afford-27000-a-year-health-insurance/