Morning Briefing: Today's News Summaries Wednesday, Jan 14 2026 UPDATED 9:12 AM ++++++ +

Morning Briefing: Today's News Summaries Wednesday, Jan 14 2026 UPDATED 9:12 AM On Eve Of Sign-Up Deadline, Deal To Extend ACA Subsidies Looks Unlikely In most states, tomorrow is the deadline to enroll in an Obamacare plan, although a handful of states have delayed it until later in January. Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio told The Hill that the issue of abortion funding remains the main sticking point. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/on-eve-of-sign-up-deadline-deal-to-extend-aca-subsidies-looks-unlikely/ RFK Jr. Adds, Removes Vaccine Advisers The Health and Human Services secretary has appointed to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices two doctors with histories of publicly questioning the safety of vaccines. HHS also told a member of the Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccinations that her term is ending early. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/rfk-jr-adds-removes-vaccine-advisers/ Trump Administration Reinstates Hundreds Of NIOSH Employees Bloomberg reports that employees of the agency — which conducts and supports research on workplace safety and health — were informed that their layoff notices were "hereby revoked." Other administration news is on Planned Parenthood funding, the continuing wake of USAID, and more. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/trump-administration-reinstates-hundreds-of-niosh-employees/ Missouri Supreme Court Permits Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Minors Parents do not have a right to secure treatment for a child that "the state legislature deems inappropriate for minors," the court ruled. The ban, known as the SAFE Act, is set to expire in 2027. Also in the news: New York, West Virginia, Idaho, Minnesota, Louisiana, and Connecticut. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/missouri-supreme-court-permits-ban-on-gender-affirming-care-for-minors/ Thanks To New Treatments, 7 In 10 Cancer Patients Survive Over 5 Years The milestone was reported Tuesday in a report from the American Cancer Society. The report estimated 4.8 million cancer deaths were prevented from 1991 to 2023, and many cancers have gone from death sentences to chronic diseases. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/thanks-to-new-treatments-7-in-10-cancer-patients-survive-over-5-years/ Health Records System Epic Launches Lawsuit Over Illegally Accessed Files The lawsuit alleges fraud and breach of contract by health information network Health Gorilla and its customers over improperly accessing nearly 300,000 patient records managed by Epic. Plus: The second day of the New York City nursing strike sees no negotiations; providers are flummoxed by CMS' new payment models; and more. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/health-records-system-epic-launches-lawsuit-over-illegally-accessed-files/ Viewpoints: Congress, Get Moving And Save The ACA; Bird Flu Vaccines Exist, So Why Aren’t We Using Them? https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/viewpoints-congress-get-moving-and-save-the-aca-bird-flu-vaccines-exist-so-why-arent-we-using-them/