Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Viewpoints: Childhood Lead Exposure May Lead To Dementia; US Health Insurance Is A Business, Not A Safety Net
When I was a child, a speck of lead escaped the tailpipe of a passing car, drifted through the air and lodged deep in my lungs. There it dissolved across a tissue-thin membrane into my bloodstream. Then the toxic metal atoms became microscopic wrecking balls in my body. (Michael J. Coren and Aaron Steckelberg, 9/15)
We can build a healthcare economy where efficiency is profitable, and health keeps the engine running. (Joshua Resnikoff, 9/14)
An opinion piece arguing that autism awareness alone is not enough, calling for better support systems, more precise diagnoses, and genuine inclusion in education, healthcare and employment. (Cristina Busu, 9/14)
When I became the first executive director of the country鈥檚 oldest statewide tobacco control coalition in 1999, conversations were already underway about how Colorado should spend its share of funds distributed to states from the landmark tobacco settlement. (Susan Morrisey, 9/15)
There is no effective screening for ovarian cancer, but this procedure can help prevent it. (Leana S. Wen, 9/15)