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health-care10 days ago

Acting FDA chief seeks pro-life reassurance after Planned Parenthood ties emerge

Acting FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantas has been telling anti‑abortion leaders he personally opposes abortion while facing questions about past work as outside counsel for a Planned Parenthood Florida clinic (2014–2017) and his later removal from that case for conscience reasons; some filings still list him, prompting skepticism from conservatives. The FDA has pledged a science‑based review of the abortion pill’s REMS and to provide updates, while Diamantas did not respond to questions about the case; the White House defended him amid ongoing debates over mifepristone policy and the agency’s leadership.

via Politico|
#abortion#diamantas#fda
Hamaguchi Probes French Health Care in a Long, Humane Cannes Drama
film10 days ago

Hamaguchi Probes French Health Care in a Long, Humane Cannes Drama

Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s All of a Sudden (Soudain), his first French-language feature, debuts at Cannes as the fest’s longest title this year. The drama follows a French nursing-home director and a visiting Japanese theatre director, weaving in debates about France’s health-care system, capitalism’s impact, and the Humane care approach called Humanitude. With strong performances, the film is praised for its humane intentions, but its 3+ hour length and lecture-like stretches threaten to dilute the drama.

via Deadline|
#all-of-a-sudden#cannes-film-festival#film
Six deaths spotlight strained care in California ICE detention centers
justice10 days ago

Six deaths spotlight strained care in California ICE detention centers

A California Department of Justice report finds six detainees died in California ICE detention centers over the past year as crowding and limited medical staffing strained care, with four deaths at Adelanto and two at Imperial Regional Detention Facility. Inspectors describe poor conditions, including inadequate mental health care, cold temperatures, and sanitation issues, amid a more than 150% increase in detainee population. The facilities are run by private companies under ICE contracts, which defend adherence to detention standards, while the report notes rollbacks of civil-rights protections under the Trump administration.

via CalMatters|
#california#detention-centers#health-care
Tick-bite surge pushes Maryland ERs toward peak tick season
health19 days ago

Tick-bite surge pushes Maryland ERs toward peak tick season

Emergency department visits for tick bites have risen by more than 25% nationwide, with Maryland at the forefront as warmer weather expands tick habitats. Lyme disease remains the top threat, with tens of thousands of U.S. cases in 2023 and Maryland reporting over 2,400 cases in 2023 and more than 3,000 in 2024; ticks can also spread other diseases and alpha-gal syndrome. Health experts urge prevention—using EPA-approved repellents, wearing protective clothing, treating gear with permethrin, showering after outdoors, and performing tick checks—while noting there are no vaccines for most tick-borne illnesses, though a Lyme vaccine shows promise for the future.

via thebanner.com|
#health#health-care#lyme-disease
health-care23 days ago

Ballot-driven Medicaid gains face tougher rules and looming coverage losses

Seven states expanded Medicaid via ballot measures, but six are implementing stricter work rules, increased documentation, fewer exemptions, and earlier enforcement, risking large coverage losses. Urban Institute estimates 3–7 million could lose coverage due to work requirements alone, with Nebraska moving ahead on enforcement and some states exploring AI-assisted oversight. The policy split reflects ongoing battles over how to sustain expansion while addressing concerns about eligibility and fraud.

via Politico|
#ballot-measures#health-care#medicaid
Iran conflict throttles fluoride supply, forcing U.S. water systems to cut fluoride
health-care1 month ago

Iran conflict throttles fluoride supply, forcing U.S. water systems to cut fluoride

The Hill reports that the Iran conflict is disrupting the global fluoride supply, prompting U.S. water systems to reduce or halt fluoridation: Maryland’s Baltimore-area systems lowered fluoride from 0.7 mg/L to 0.4 mg/L, and a Pennsylvania town paused fluoridation for weeks. Industry sources cite disrupted supply chains and higher shipping costs, with Israel a minor exporter of fluorosilicic acid; the EPA says it is assisting drinking water systems to address disruptions. About 70% of Americans receive fluoridated water, though there is no federal mandate and some states have moved to limit or ban fluoridation. Comment from major toothpastemakers was not obtained.

via The Hill|
#epa#fluoride#health-care
Dell Family’s $1B Gift Spurs AI-Driven UT Austin Health Campus
health-care1 month ago

Dell Family’s $1B Gift Spurs AI-Driven UT Austin Health Campus

Michael and Susan Dell’s latest $750 million donation pushes their total UT Austin giving to $1 billion, funding the UT Dell Campus for Advanced Research and the UT Dell Medical Center on a 300+ acre site in Northwest Austin. The plan includes integrating AI into care, linking UT Dell with MD Anderson cancer care, and expanding undergraduate scholarships and the university’s supercomputing center, with a 300–500 bed hospital slated to open in 2030 and phased program growth through 2032; this donation will not replace Dell Seton, which focuses on emergencies.

via The Texas Tribune|
#dell#dell-advanced-research-campus#health-care
Amazon One Medical unveils integrated GLP-1 weight-management plan with upfront pricing
retail1 month ago

Amazon One Medical unveils integrated GLP-1 weight-management plan with upfront pricing

Amazon One Medical launches a GLP-1 Management Program that ties GLP-1 weight-loss therapy to primary care and Amazon Pharmacy, offering transparent upfront pricing (including Wegovy, Foundayo, and Wegovy/Kept options), 24/7 renewals for existing prescriptions, and Same‑Day to fast delivery across most U.S. cities, aiming to treat obesity as a chronic condition with integrated care and clear costs.

via About Amazon|
#amazon-pharmacy#glp-1#health-care
Texas Health Leader Named CDC Chief Medical Officer
health-care1 month ago

Texas Health Leader Named CDC Chief Medical Officer

Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner Jennifer Shuford is tapped to be the CDC’s chief medical officer in a Trump administration slate; the appointment would not require Senate confirmation, and her tenure in Texas includes leading the state’s response to the West Texas measles outbreak and COVID-19, reflecting a vaccine-supportive public health stance amid broader debates over vaccine policy.

via The Texas Tribune|
#cdc#department-of-state-health-services#health-care
TPS ruling on Haitians could strain nursing home staffing, industry warns
health1 month ago

TPS ruling on Haitians could strain nursing home staffing, industry warns

The Supreme Court will hear the Trump administration’s bid to end temporary protected status for about 353,000 Haitian immigrants, a move nursing-home operators say would drain the immigrant labor pool that staffs U.S. senior-care facilities, worsening workforce shortages even as opponents argue Haiti’s safety concerns justify TPS revocation.

via The Washington Post|
#haitian-immigrants#health#health-care
health-care1 month ago

Nebraska Launches First Medicaid Work-Requirement Test Ahead of National Rollout

Nebraska will become the first state to enforce Medicaid work requirements on May 1, testing a policy Congress approved last year as the national deadline looms, but critics warn the rushed rollout and lack of staff could push tens of thousands off coverage, particularly in rural areas, with estimates ranging from about 16,000 to 54,000 Nebraskans losing insurance; the state argues it can manage in-house IT and will rely on exemptions and self-attestation, while federal guidance and other states watch closely.

via Politico|
#health-care#health-policy#medicaid