A California hospital system engaged in monopoly-like practices that led to price increases for health care, according to the state’s attorney general. Now, Sacramento has become one of the most expensive places in the country to deliver a baby. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday Source
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New York lieutenant governor calls CDC request for vaccinated people’s personal data “discriminatory”
New York state pushed back against a request from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect data from residents who receive a coronavirus vaccine. The federal agency asked all 50 states to sign an agreement that allows them to obtain personal information from vaccinated people, including names and birthdays. Leaders like New York Governor Andrew Cuomo believe the Trump administration would use the information to deport undocumented immigrants, which the agency denies. New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul joined “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source
Biden taps Katherine Tai to be U.S. trade representative
Tai would be the first Asian American woman to hold the job and the second poised to serve in the Biden Cabinet. Source
FDA advisory panel to meet over Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine today
An FDA advisory panel is expected to meet today to discuss whether to recommend emergency use authorization of the Pfizer coronavirusvaccine. Both Canada and the U.K. have already approved it. CBS News’ Debra Alfarone joins “CBSN AM” with more. Source
Neighbors from the North and South sides of Chicago work to address inequity
Neighbors from the North and South sides of Chicago are teaming up to take on the city’s deeply rooted issues. Together they’re tackling segregation and the inequity that comes with it. Adriana Diaz reports for the “CBS This Morning” series A More Perfect Union. Source
Scientist-turned-TikTok star works to convince people vaccines are safe
As more COVID-19 vaccines become viable, social media has become a hotbed for misinformation and false conspiracies. Elizabeth Palmer spoke to one scientist who’s become a social media star by telling the truth. Source
Kevin Byard Named Titans’ Nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year Award
Kevin Byard has officially been named the team’s nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. Considered the league’s most prestigious honor, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field. Each of the league’s 32 nominees were announced today. Source
Some hospitals hope to administer COVID-19 vaccine as early as next week
An FDA advisory panel plans to meet Thursday to discuss whether to recommend emergency authorization use of the Pfizer vaccine. Companies like FedEx and UPS are sharing plans for how they will distribute the vaccine across the country. Nikki Battiste reports. Source
Candoo Tech aims to empower older adults with tech support
In a Pew Research Center survey about tech adoption and older adults, three-quarters of Americans over the age of 65 said they usually need someone else to show them how to use new electronic devices. Now with the pandemic changing the way we connect with others and the world, that help may be needed more than ever before. Candoo Tech founder and CEO Liz Hamburg tells CBSN how her venture aims to close the tech gap for older adults. Source
Coronavirus hospitalizations at highest level ever as cases continue to climb
Many hospitals around the country are near a breaking point as coronavirus cases continue to rise. David Begnaud has more on the post-Thanksgiving strain. Source