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California Prop 38 Immunotherapy Research Bond Leads in Early Counts, Promising a 20% Patient Discount on Future Treatments

California's Proposition 38 was leading as ballots were counted, but the result remained uncertified. The bond would fund research into cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's at significant taxpayer cost.

Medical Daily · Nov 6

Ohio Governor-Elect Amy Acton Promises Medical Debt Relief and Lower Drug Prices, but Needs Republican Lawmakers

Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton campaigned on medical debt forgiveness and lower prescription prices, but her proposals face funding questions and a Republican-controlled legislature.

Medical Daily · Nov 6

Georgia Governor-Elect Keisha Lance Bottoms Pledges Full Medicaid Expansion as Pathways Coverage Nears Its Year-End Expiration

Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms has promised to replace Georgia Pathways with full ACA Medicaid expansion, but approval depends on a divided legislature and unresolved federal rules.

Medical Daily · Nov 6

A Tooth Lost in a Fainting Spell Hid in a Man's Lung for Years, Disguised as a Tumor

A 72-year-old German man with recurring chest infections had a blocked airway that looked like a carcinoid tumor. Bronchoscopy revealed an inhaled tooth surrounded by inflamed tissue.

Medical Daily · Nov 6

Idaho Voters Keep Near-Total Abortion Ban as Virginia and Nevada Add Abortion Rights to State Constitutions

Idaho voters rejected Proposition 1, leaving the state's near-total abortion ban intact, while Virginia and Nevada approved constitutional protections for abortion and reproductive healthcare.

Medical Daily · Nov 6

Democrats Win Control of Congress, but Medicaid Work Rules Start January 1 Before New Majorities Take Office

Democrats won control of both chambers in the 2026 midterm elections, but Medicaid work requirements and other health policy changes will take effect before the new Congress is sworn in.

Medical Daily · Nov 6

Brad's Kale Chips Recall Covers About 25,000 Bags Nationwide Over Possible Thallium, and No Refunds Are Offered

Snack Right Super Foods is recalling specific Brad's kale chip products sold nationwide after testing found possible thallium contamination. Consumers should check lot codes and discard affected bags.

Medical Daily · Nov 6

South Dakota Voters Reject Amendment I, Protecting Medicaid Expansion for 31,000 Adults as Federal Work Rules Approach

South Dakota voters rejected Amendment I, keeping Medicaid expansion in the state constitution while new federal work requirements could put about 1,213 enrollees at risk of losing coverage in 2027.

Medical Daily · Nov 6

Florida Amendment 3 Property Tax Cut Passes as Tampa Bay Dengue Surge Raises Questions About Mosquito Control Funding

Florida voters approved Amendment 3 with 62% of the vote, raising homestead exemptions while officials assess potential future funding losses for mosquito control amid 485 local dengue cases.

Medical Daily · Nov 5

Medicare Cuts 340B Drug Payments and Off-Campus Imaging Rates in 2027, Which CMS Says Will Lower Copays

A new CMS rule will reduce Medicare payments for 340B drugs and certain imaging services in 2027, lowering some patient costs while prompting hospitals to warn of service cuts.

Medical Daily · Nov 5