California Is Investing $500M in Therapy Apps for Youth. Advocates Fear It Won’t Pay Off.
By Molly Castle Work
California launched two teletherapy apps as part of the governor’s $500 million foray into health technology with private companies. But the rollout has been so slow that one company has yet to make its app available on Android, and social workers worry youths who need clinical care won’t get referrals.
Mandatory Reporting Laws Meant To Protect Children Get Another Look
By Kristin Jones
The state is looking at ways to weed out false reporting of child abuse and neglect as the number of reports reaches a record high.
En Colorado, reevalúan leyes formuladas para proteger a los menores
By Kristin Jones
Hay esfuerzos en Colorado y otros estados para revertir las leyes que obligan a informar sobre sospechas de abuso o negligencia, argumentando que el resultado ha sido demasiados informes infundados, que perjudican desproporcionadamente a las familias que son pobres, negras, indígenas o tienen miembros con discapacidades.
KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Abortion — Again — At the Supreme Court
For the second time in as many months, the Supreme Court heard arguments in an abortion case. This time, the justices are being asked to decide whether a federal law that requires emergency care in hospitals can trump Idaho’s near-total abortion ban. Meanwhile, the federal government, for the first time, will require minimum staffing standards for nursing homes. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Tami Luhby of CNN, and Joanne Kenen of Johns Hopkins University and Politico Magazine join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more. Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week they think you should read, too.
Daily Edition for Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Toxic tires, health worker strike, nursing shortages, hospital mergers, homelessness, fertility, bird flu, and more are in today’s news.
Tire Toxicity Faces Fresh Scrutiny After Salmon Die-Offs
By Jim Robbins
Tires emit huge volumes of particles and chemicals as they roll along the highway, and researchers are only beginning to understand the threat. One byproduct of tire use, 6PPD-q, is in regulators’ crosshairs after it was found to be killing fish.
Neumáticos tóxicos están matando a los peces. ¿Qué pasa con los humanos?
By Jim Robbins
Durante décadas, las preocupaciones sobre la contaminación automovilística se han centrado en lo que sale del tubo de escape. Ahora, investigadores y reguladores dicen que se necesita prestar más atención a las emisiones tóxicas de los neumáticos mientras los vehículos circulan por las carreteras.
Daily Edition for Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Health laws debated, homelessness, use of AI in health care, hospital layoffs and closures, patient privacy, Medicaid, and more are in the news.
FTC Chief Says Tech Advancements Risk Health Care Price Fixing
By Julie Rovner and David Hilzenrath
Technological advances including the widespread use of algorithms make it easier for companies to fix prices without explicitly coordinating, Lina Khan said at a KFF event.
California Legislators Debate Froot Loops and Free Condoms
By Don Thompson
California state lawmakers this year are continuing their progressive tilt on health policy, debating bills banning an ingredient in Froot Loops and offering free condoms for high schoolers.
