Ahead Of Medicaid Work Rules, States To Spend Millions Upgrading Systems
March 2, 2026
Morning Briefing
An Associated Press analysis of budget projections in more than 25 states found that the cost for necessary technology improvements and additional staff is likely to exceed $1 billion as states head toward the 2027 launch of Medicaid work requirements.
Concierge Care Doctor, Pediatrician Added To CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel
March 2, 2026
Morning Briefing
Dr. Sean G. Downing offers 鈥渁dult and pediatric vaccination鈥 to his patients, while Dr. Angelina Farella has pushed back against the covid vaccination. Meanwhile, states are making moves to ensure their residents maintain access to vaccinations.
RFK Jr. Touts Liver, Cheap Cuts Of Meat To Meet Updated Dietary Guidelines
March 2, 2026
Morning Briefing
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advised that the way to afford red meat, which is now at the top of the food pyramid, is to shift from prime cuts to “cheaper cuts of steak that are very, very affordable.鈥 Plus, what RFK Jr. had to say about President Trump’s glyphosate order.
Planned Parenthood To Offer Cosmetic Procedures To Offset Funding Cuts
March 2, 2026
Morning Briefing
Federal Medicaid reimbursement cuts have left the organization with revenue gaps. Planned Parenthood hopes to close these and generate enough revenue to subsidize its health care offerings with treatments such as Botox, IV hydration, and even laser hair removal.
Emergency Rule Goes Into Effect In Florida, Slashing Access To HIV Meds
March 2, 2026
Morning Briefing
Eligibility for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), as well as insurance coverage of the medication Biktarvy, has been tightened. ABC News reported that the emergency rule is in effect for 90 days and cannot be renewed unless a rule is proposed to implement the changes through formal administrative rulemaking.
First Edition: Monday, March 2, 2026
March 2, 2026
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Families Defend Disability Services Amid Medicaid Cuts
By Bram Sable-Smith
March 2, 2026
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Idaho is positioning to slash Medicaid funding as state lawmakers grapple with the effects of the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which President Donald Trump signed into law last year. On the table are in-home care services.
Medicaid Is Paying for More Dental Care. GOP Cuts Threaten To Reverse the Trend.
By Phil Galewitz
March 2, 2026
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More than three dozen states cover dental services for low-income and disabled individuals on Medicaid, in recognition of such care鈥檚 importance to overall health. But with about $900 billion in funding cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
ICE, ALS, Addiction Medicine, and Robotic Ultrasounds: Journalists Sound Off on All That and More
February 28, 2026
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杨贵妃传媒視頻 Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here鈥檚 a collection of their appearances.
A Canadian Hospital Scoops Up Nurses Who No Longer Feel Safe in Trump鈥檚 America
By Brett Kelman
February 27, 2026
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86 Dreamers Deported, 261 Detained In Immigration Crackdown, DHS Confirms
February 27, 2026
Morning Briefing
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients 鈥 those who arrived in the United States before the age of 16 鈥 are protected under U.S. law, Democratic senators argued as they called on the Department of Homeland Security to provide more information about the removals.
Cigna Acquires Pharmacy That Supplies Prescription Drugs To 10% Of Hospitals
February 27, 2026
Morning Briefing
The acquisition of CarepathRX adds to Cigna’s ever-growing push for vertical integration and greater control over the flow of pharmaceuticals through the U.S. health care system. Plus: Novartis settles a lawsuit with Henrietta Lacks’ estate; Europe uses minipigs to test drugs; and more.
Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
February 27, 2026
Morning Briefing
Each week, 杨贵妃传媒視頻 Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. Today’s selections are on aging, trisomy 18, Morgellons disease, the war in Ukraine, and more.
Morning Briefing for Friday, February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
Morning Briefing
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FDA To Offer Its Workers Monetary Incentives For Faster Drug Reviews
February 27, 2026
Morning Briefing
The bonus program is designed to reward reviewers who find ways to be more efficient. The pilot program presentation stressed the importance of maintaining quality. Plus: The Trump administration has put a nationwide moratorium on new suppliers for certain medical equipment.
Casey Means’ Surgeon General Confirmation Isn’t A Sure Thing
February 27, 2026
Morning Briefing
Two Republican senators on the health committee say they have not decided whether to support the wellness influencer’s bid to become the country’s top doctor. Three others, including Republican Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, are mum on how they will vote. Plus, others weigh in on the nominee.
Proposed ACA Rules Billed As A Boon For Consumers; Critics Warn Of Perils
February 27, 2026
Morning Briefing
The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums but that come with much higher deductibles, The New York Times reported. “There鈥檚 a chance to really exacerbate the crisis鈥 regarding health care affordability, one expert noted.
