In Pivot, Federal Workers鈥 Union Calls For Immediate End To Shutdown
October 28, 2025
Morning Briefing
The president of the American Federation of Government Employees suggested that negotiations over Democrats’ health care demands should continue only after the government is reopened. Separately, news outlets cover the Obamacare price hikes headed for residents in New Jersey, Illinois, Arizona, and Colorado.
As States Prep To Sue Over Food Aid, Some In GOP Seek Separate SNAP Vote
October 28, 2025
Morning Briefing
Democrat-led states are petitioning for the government to tap an emergency fund to keep food aid flowing amid the shutdown 鈥 after the Trump administration said it would not do that. Meanwhile, a Texas grocer has a plan to help families in need; Connecticut issues emergency relief; and more.
Mental Health Grants For Schools Must Be Restored, Judge Rules
October 28, 2025
Morning Briefing
The Trump administration had canceled the grants, claiming they were not awarded based on merit. The judge said the states made a case for real harm from the cuts to the grants meant to help with a shortage of mental health workers in schools. Also, more than 1 million people show suicidal intent each week while talking to chatbots.
Cigna Will Scrub Drug Rebate Models From Some Plans Starting In 2027
October 28, 2025
Morning Briefing
As Bloomberg explains, pharmaceutical companies pay the rebates in order to get favorable placement on pharmacy benefit managers鈥 lists of covered drugs, a practice some have likened to kickbacks. All of Cigna’s Evernorth customers will have access to upfront discounts starting in 2028.
First Edition: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025
October 28, 2025
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
An Arm and a Leg: A Listener’s DIY Project Helps Others Deal With High Medical Bills
By Dan Weissmann
October 28, 2025
Podcast
A medical student鈥檚 DIY project brings 鈥淎n Arm and a Leg鈥 listeners together with new tools to fight medical debt.
Many Fear Federal Loan Caps Will Deter Aspiring Doctors and Worsen MD Shortage
By Bernard J. Wolfson
October 28, 2025
杨贵妃传媒視頻 Health News Original
Health care professionals fear that new caps on federal student lending, set to start in July, will put medical school out of reach for many who want to become doctors and exacerbate physician shortages. Others say unlimited federal lending has fed a rise in academic costs, saddling families and, ultimately, taxpayers with debt.
A Ticking Clock: How States Are Preparing for a Last-Minute Obamacare Deal
By Amanda Seitz Julie Appleby
October 28, 2025
杨贵妃传媒視頻 Health News Original
Even if Congress strikes a deal soon to extend more generous Affordable Care Act subsidies, the prices and types of ACA plans available could change dramatically. Unprecedented uncertainty and upheaval could cloud this year鈥檚 open enrollment season, which begins in most states on Saturday.
A pesar de la confusi贸n, las vacunas deber铆an estar al alcance de todos en esta temporada de tos y resfr铆os
By Michelle Andrews
October 27, 2025
杨贵妃传媒視頻 Health News Original
Para quienes tienen en su agenda de oto帽o vacunarse contra enfermedades respiratorias 鈥攃ovid, gripe y, para algunas personas, virus respiratorio sincitial (VRS) 鈥 este a帽o puede resultar sorprendentemente normal.
Frente al auge de las apuestas deportivas, estados buscan frenar la adicci贸n al juego
By Karen Brown, New England Public Media
October 27, 2025
杨贵妃传媒視頻 Health News Original
Algunos estados han establecido l铆mites similares para frenar la ludopat铆a, pero otros tienen muy pocos.
驴Un auto nuevo o un seguro m茅dico? La cobertura familiar a trav茅s del empleo cuesta a los trabajadores hasta $27.000
By Phil Galewitz
October 27, 2025
杨贵妃传媒視頻 Health News Original
Hoy, el seguro m茅dico para una familia cuesta m谩s o menos lo mismo que comprar un Toyota Corolla h铆brido nuevo.
Young People In Corn Belt Are Getting Significantly More Cancer Since 2015
October 27, 2025
Morning Briefing
An analysis by The Washington Post found that in the past decade, cancer rates in the six states with the highest corn production are rising more rapidly than in the country as a whole. People aged 15-49 living there have shown a 5% increase in overall cancer rates, with kidney and skin cancer soaring to 35%-65% higher than the national average.
Obamacare Premiums Will Climb 30% On Average Next Year
October 27, 2025
Morning Briefing
The news of premium spikes arrives during the prolonged federal government shutdown, which was prompted in part by a fight over the extension of Obamacare subsidies. Higher premiums and a loss of subsidies could mean skyrocketing health care costs for millions. More coverage is on SNAP, WIC, and other impacts of the shutdown.
Morning Briefing for Monday, October 27, 2025
October 27, 2025
Morning Briefing
No matter which app you鈥檙e into, 杨贵妃传媒視頻 Health News has you covered: Follow along on , , , , , and as we break down health care headlines and policy.
NIH Installation Of Vance Pal To Lead Environmental Health Sciences Panned
October 27, 2025
Morning Briefing
Some fear the elevation of Kyle Walsh to a director’s role 鈥 a promotion that didn’t abide by standard procedures 鈥 will pave the way for future political appointments. Plus, President Trump issues an all-caps missive about Tylenol, touts his “perfect” MRI findings, and more.
California Ponies Up $140 Million To Preserve Planned Parenthood Clinics
October 27, 2025
Morning Briefing
The Golden State is tapping local funds to ensure the organization can maintain reproductive health services after the federal government cut funding. Plus, as Wyoming moves to prevent regulation of crisis pregnancy centers that counsel against abortion, some centers across the states expand medical services.
BJC Health Failed To Alert School District About Shooter, Lawsuit Claims
October 27, 2025
Morning Briefing
The family of Jean Kuczka, a teacher slain in the 2022 shooting at CVPA in St. Louis, has filed a wrongful death suit against BJC Health, alleging that it failed to make the school aware of the threat after the shooter told multiple BJC mental health providers that he planned to 鈥渟hoot up my old high school鈥 in the two months before the attack.
Texas Doctor Gives Up License After Being Sued For Providing Gender Care
October 27, 2025
Morning Briefing
Pediatrician May Lau has decided to move her practice from Dallas to Oregon after being sued last year by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and accused of prescribing testosterone to at least 21 patients, which she denies. More news is from Virginia, California, New Mexico, Maryland, Arizona, South Carolina, Massachusetts, Utah, and Florida.
Cuando un aud铆fono no es suficiente
By Paula Span
October 27, 2025
杨贵妃传媒視頻 Health News Original
Desde 2022, Medicare ampli贸 la cobertura de implantes cocleares para incluir a los adultos mayores con distintos rangos de deterioro auditivo.
