Morning Briefing: Today's News Summaries Wednesday, Dec 3 2025 +++ +++ +

Morning Briefing: Today's News Summaries Wednesday, Dec 3 2025 ACIP Appears Poised To Shake Up Childhood Immunization Schedule https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/acip-appears-poised-to-shake-up-childhood-immunization-schedule/ The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices this week is reconsidering whether hepatitis B shots should be given at birth and whether some combination vaccines should be given separately. Pazdur Retiring From FDA Just 1 Month After Taking Job As Top Drug Regulator https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/pazdur-retiring-from-fda-just-1-month-after-taking-job-as-top-drug-regulator/ Richard Pazdur was named director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, or CDER, in November. He was the fourth person in the position this year and had been expected to help stabilize the agency. More administration news is on SNAP, Veterans Affairs, ICE activity, and more. HHS Officially Repeals Biden-Era Nursing Home Staffing Mandate https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/hhs-officially-repeals-biden-era-nursing-home-staffing-mandate/ Consumer groups expressed concern over the pullback. Other health care industry news is on physician burnout, AI scribes, pharmacy benefit managers, and more. Hospital-At-Home Funding Extended Five Years Under House-Passed Bill https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/hospital-at-home-funding-extended-five-years-under-house-passed-bill/ The measure has bipartisan support in the Senate and is expected to pass. Meanwhile, with the clock ticking down on Affordable Care Act subsidies, it doesn't appear Congress will find common ground and extend those tax credits to Americans insured through Obamacare. Judge Lifts Ban On Planned Parenthood Medicaid Funding, With Caveat https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/judge-lifts-ban-on-planned-parenthood-medicaid-funding-with-caveat/ The federal judge's new injunction would remove the onus on states to figure out which of their health care providers are covered by the ban and to stop funding the non-abortion services the clinics provide to Medicaid patients, Politico reports. The injunction is paused for seven days to allow the Justice Department to appeal to a higher court. San Francisco Alleges 10 Big Companies Knew Harms Of Ultraprocessed Food https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/san-francisco-alleges-10-big-companies-knew-harms-of-ultraprocessed-food/ The city's lawsuit names Kraft Heinz, Mondelez, Post, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, General Mills, Nestle USA, Kellogg, Mars, and ConAgra Brands. Other news is on dementia, cancer, norovirus, and more. Viewpoints: CDC’s Vaccine Advisory Panel Created A Crisis; FDA’s Leaked Covid Memo Exposes Reckless Risks https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/viewpoints-cdcs-vaccine-advisory-panel-created-a-crisis-fdas-leaked-covid-memo-exposes-reckless-risks/