Daily Edition for Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The homelessness crisis, hunger, transgender health care, vaccines, covid, cancer, and more are in the news.
Dementia Can Take a Toll on Financial Health, as Some Families Learn the Hard Way
By Sarah Boden, WESA
People with dementia and their families often find themselves with few legal rights when dealing with financial scams or the mismanagement of their assets. Research reveals financial troubles can be both an early sign and a painful symptom of cognitive decline.
California’s Homelessness Crisis Is Homegrown, Study Finds
By Angela Hart
University of California researchers found at least 90% of adults experiencing homelessness became homeless while living in the state, and many suffer depression and anxiety living without stable housing.
Medical Exiles: Families Flee States Amid Crackdown on Transgender Care
By Bram Sable-Smith and Daniel Chang and Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez and Sandy West
As more states restrict gender-affirming care for transgender people, some are relocating to more welcoming destinations, such as California, Illinois, Maryland, and Nevada, where they don’t have to worry about being locked out of medical care.
Familias huyen de los estados que niegan atención de salud a las personas trans
By Bram Sable-Smith and Daniel Chang and Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez and Sandy West
Más de una cuarta parte de los adultos trans encuestados por KFF y The Washington Post a fines del año pasado dijeron que se mudaron a otro vecindario, ciudad o estado en busca de un ambiente más tolerante.
Doctor Lands in the Doghouse After Giving Covid Vaccine Waivers Too Freely
By Brett Kelman
Richard Coble issued vaccine waivers to patients in at least three states without examining them. He was exposed by a Nashville TV station that bought a waiver for a Labrador retriever named Charlie.
Daily Edition for Friday, June 16, 2023
Health care diversity, fentanyl seizures, covid boosters and origins, hospital revenues, opioid settlement funds, and more are in the news.
Opioid Settlement Payouts to Localities Made Public for First Time
By Aneri Pattani
KFF Health News obtained documents showing the exact dollar amounts — down to the cent — that local governments have been allocated in 2022 and 2023 to battle the ongoing opioid crisis.
What One Hospital’s Slow Recovery From a Cyberattack Means for Patients
By Farah Yousry, Side Effects Public Media
U.S. hospitals have seen a record number of cyberattacks over the past few years. Getting hacked can cost a hospital millions of dollars, expose patient data, and even jeopardize patient care.
Se hacen públicos por primera vez los pagos a los gobiernos locales por el acuerdo sobre opioides
By Aneri Pattani
Algunos estados, como Carolina del Norte y Colorado, han publicado en internet los detalles de su distribución. Pero en la mayoría de los lugares es complicado.
