Daily Edition for Friday, October 4, 2024
California Reports 2 Cases Of Bird Flu In People: California health officials reported two confirmed cases of H5N1 bird flu infection in Central Valley dairy workers on Thursday afternoon. These are the first two cases of bird flu identified in California. There is no known link or contact between the two cases, health officials said. Read more from the Los Angeles Times.
Catholic Hospital Offered Bucket, Towels to Woman It Denied an Abortion, California AG Said
By Molly Castle Work
In California, where abortion rights are guaranteed, there’s a loophole. The growth of Catholic hospital systems, which restrict reproductive health care, has left patients with no other option for care. That will be the case for pregnant women in Northern California, with a hospital set to close its birth center.
Trump lidera el escepticismo por las vacunas, y el partido lo sigue
By Darius Tahir
Trump ha liderado un cambio radical en la visión de su partido sobre las vacunas, reflejado esta temporada de campaña en afirmaciones falsas de candidatos republicanos durante las primarias y en teorías conspirativas desconcertantes de voces conservadoras prominentes.
Trump Leads, and His Party Follows, on Vaccine Skepticism
By Darius Tahir
Former President Donald Trump has presided over a landslide shift in Republican views on vaccines, reflected in false claims by candidates in election primaries, puzzling conspiracies from prominent conservatives, and a surge in anti-vaccine policies in statehouses.
Daily Edition for Thursday, October 3, 2024
State Sues Hospital For Closing Its Emergency Room: California Attorney General Rob Bonta sued the owner of Seton Coastside hospital, alleging the recent closure of its ER violates the terms of a state deal. Read more from the San Francisco Chronicle and Becker’s Hospital Review.
More Restrooms Have Adult-Size Changing Tables To Help People With Disabilities
By Tony Leys
Adults with disabilities and their caregivers are pressing governments and private businesses across the U.S. to help them avoid undignified public bathroom experiences.
Harris Correct That Trump Fell Short on Promise To Negotiate Medicare Drug Prices
By Jacob Gardenswartz
The former president instead favored a temporary model that could’ve brought down prices of some prescription drugs, but it was blocked by the courts.
Vance-Walz Debate Highlighted Clear Health Policy Differences
By KFF Health News and PolitiFact staffs
The vice presidential debate showcased the very different views of Ohio Republican Sen. JD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ VP pick, on health policies past and present.
Daily Edition for Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Health Care Wage Increase Coming Oct. 16, State Official Says: California health workers this month will finally get a long-promised minimum wage increase. According to a letter state health officials sent to the Legislature on Tuesday, “The health care minimum wage increases shall be effective 15 days after the date of this notification, on October 16, 2024, unless a later effective date is specified.” Read more from CalMatters.
Some Employers Test Arrangement To Give Workers Allowance for Coverage
By Michelle Andrews
Employers are showing interest in a type of health reimbursement account that gives workers a contribution to choose and buy their own plans, rather than participating in group plans.
