Morning Briefing: Today's News Summaries Friday, Jan 9 2026 9:06 AM +++ +++ ++

Morning Briefing: Today's News Summaries Friday, Jan 9 2026 9:06 AM House Revives ACA Subsidy Extension; Senate Reaching For Compromise Bill https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/house-revives-aca-subsidy-extension-senate-reaching-for-compromise-bill/ The bill that gained the support of 17 House Republicans would renew premium tax credits for three years. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is hopeful that some of the GOP sticking points will be ironed out soon. Plus, insurers are being called to Capitol Hill to answer questions about health care costs. J&J Wins Tariff Reprieve In Exchange For Drug Discounts, Investment Pledge https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/jj-wins-tariff-reprieve-in-exchange-for-drug-discounts-investment-pledge/ The pharmaceutical company agreed to offer lower-cost drugs on the not-yet-available TrumpRx website and build facilities in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. It did not disclose how long its tariff reprieve would be. Plus, five states are suing the government over withheld social safety net funds. US Kids Now Protected From Fewer Diseases By Vaccines Vs. Foreign Peers https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/us-kids-now-protected-from-fewer-diseases-by-vaccines-vs-foreign-peers/ https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/us-kids-now-protected-from-fewer-diseases-by-vaccines-vs-foreign-peers/ Jefferson Health Accuses Drug Firms, PBMs Of Manipulating Insulin Prices https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/jefferson-health-accuses-drug-firms-pbms-of-manipulating-insulin-prices/ The large nonprofit health system, based in Philadelphia, is suing multiple companies, saying they colluded to raise the price of insulin, which in turn forced the health system to spend more on patient care. In separate statements, the three main PBMs at the center of the lawsuit — CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and Optum Rx — denied the allegations, Health Exec reported. Upcoming Medicaid Restrictions Could Trigger 1M Missed Cancer Screenings https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/upcoming-medicaid-restrictions-could-trigger-1m-missed-cancer-screenings/ Researchers determined eligibility requirements mandated in the One Big Beautiful Bill would lead to nearly 1.2 million missed colorectal, breast, or lung cancer screenings and 155 preventable deaths within two years, Stat reported. Plus, a reshaped health care sector copes with new regulations. NY Mayor, Governor Pitch Free Child Care Plan For 2-Year-Olds https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/ny-mayor-governor-pitch-free-child-care-plan-for-2-year-olds/ The 2 Care program will serve about 2,000 children when it opens later this year and will be paid for with existing state funds for the next fiscal year, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday. Other news comes from Connecticut, Hawaii, Louisiana, Texas, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-briefing/friday-january-9-2026/ Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. Today's selections are on insurance denials, seniors who overmedicate, mental health, and more. Viewpoints: The Deadly Cost Of Ignoring Black Maternal Health; Opioid Deaths Aren't Linked To Venezuela https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-briefing/friday-january-9-2026/