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Daily Edition for Tuesday, August 6, 2024

August 6, 2024

Harris Picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz As Her Running Mate, Sources Say: Tim Walz’s state is home to several health care heavyweights, including the Mayo Clinic, UnitedHealth Group, and Medtronic. Here’s what to know about his views on health care issues such as drug costs, abortion rights, medical debt, and more. Read more from Becker’s Hospital Review and the San Francisco Chronicle. Scroll down for more election news. 

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Social Media Bans Could Deny Teenagers Mental Health Help

By Daniel Chang Illustration by Oona Zenda August 6, 2024

Congress and state legislatures are considering age bans and other limits for Instagram and TikTok out of concern that they harm kids’ mental health. But some researchers and pediatricians question whether there’s enough data to support that conclusion.

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Native American Public Health Officials Are Stuck in Data Blind Spot

By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez August 6, 2024

For decades, state and federal agencies have restricted or delayed tribes and tribal epidemiology centers from accessing public health data, a blackout that leaves health workers in Native American communities cobbling together information to guide their work, including tracking devastating disease outbreaks.

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Inside Project 2025: Former Trump Official Outlines Hard Right Turn Against Abortion

By Stephanie Armour August 6, 2024

Former President Donald Trump has distanced himself from a Heritage Foundation document that outlines positions on abortion and a range of other social issues. But Democrats view it as a window into the far right’s to-do list and a clear opening for political attack.

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Daily Edition for Monday, August 5, 2024

August 5, 2024

Covid Surge Pushes Into Third Month, Surprising Health Experts: California’s summer covid surge has proved to be particularly strong and enduring, surprising experts with its tenacity. Read more from the Los Angeles Times and Voice of OC. Scroll down for more covid news. 

‘I Feel Dismissed’: People Experiencing Colorism Say Health System Fails Them

By Chaseedaw Giles Illustration by Oona Zenda August 5, 2024

Colorism — a form of prejudice and discrimination in which lighter skin is favored over darker skin — has been associated with mental health conditions such as depression, low self-esteem, and anxiety. But skin tone often goes unaddressed with therapists and clinical specialists.

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Daily Edition for Friday, August 2, 2024

August 2, 2024

Patients Begin Moving Into Laguna Honda Hospital: San Francisco’s largest skilled nursing facility, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, will begin readmitting former residents it was forced to move out over the past two years while it underwent a grueling process to regain federal certification. This week, one new resident moved in. Read more from the San Francisco Chronicle.

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Since Fall of ‘Roe,’ Self-Managed Abortions Have Increased

By Sarah Varney August 2, 2024

The percentage of people who say they’ve tried to end a pregnancy without medical assistance increased after “Roe v. Wade” was overturned. One of the most common reasons for seeking a self-managed abortion was privacy concerns.

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Harris’ California Health Care Battles Signal Fights Ahead for Hospitals if She Wins

By Bernard J. Wolfson and Phil Galewitz August 2, 2024

Kamala Harris fought health care consolidation during her tenure as California’s attorney general, and she could escalate the fight nationally if she wins in November. Still, the pace of mergers has accelerated.

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Urgent Care or ER? With ‘One-Stop Shop,’ Hospitals Offer Both Under Same Roof

By Phil Galewitz August 2, 2024

Hospitals in several states are partnering with a private equity-backed company to offer combined emergency and urgent care in a single building. But patients may not realize prices vary between the two services — often by a lot.

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From The California Health Care Foundation

Insurance Data Health Insurers Enrollment Almanac — 2025 Edition

The latest data shows that California health insurers covered 36.2 million people. See a breakdown of enrollment by regulator, market, and insurer, and access historical data.

The Latest on CalAIM Reforms

CalAIM has the potential to improve health outcomes for millions of people enrolled in Medi-Cal. Track the latest developments and insights on this multi-year reform effort.

Behavioral Health California's Behavioral Health Data Landscape

As the state embarks on a significant overhaul, this report captures the current state of behavioral health data collection. See how it currently measures quality and outcomes, as well as future directions for the system.

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