Latest KFF Health News Stories
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Survivors Of Childhood Diseases Struggle To Find Care As Adults
Once-fatal childhood diseases, like cystic fibrosis, congenital heart disease and sickle cell anemia, now can be survived into adulthood. But when those patients become too old to see pediatricians, it can be difficult for them to find physicians familiar with their conditions.
Not Your Average Senators: Meet The GOP Men Reshaping Your Health Care
The Senate’s version of the American Health Care Act was revealed Thursday. Here’s an insider’s look at the men who drafted it.
FDA Ruling On Aussie Biotech Could Boost Congressman’s Investment
Innate Immunotherapeutics, whose largest shareholder is Buffalo-area Rep. Chris Collins, received FDA approval to begin U.S. trials of its drug for treating advanced multiple sclerosis.
A esta madre hispana no le dijeron que tenía zika
Los resultados estuvieron listos en diciembre, pero Andrea Pardo no fue notificada hasta abril, cuando ya tenía 37 semanas de embarazo, de que había estado infectada con el virus del zika.
La nueva batalla contra la septicemia
Enfermeras especializadas se encargan de detectar la peligrosa infección a tiempo en pacientes hospitalizados, para prevenir desenlaces fatales.
Viewpoints: A New Tool In The Fight Against The Opioid Epidemic; Standing Up For The Hungry
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
As lawmakers on Capitol Hill prepare for the unveiling of the Senate GOP’s health bill, opinion writers across the country examine how key health policy ideas might work in their states.
Editorial pages are filled with tough warnings for Republican lawmakers as they proceed with their efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Perspectives: The Flaws And Fluff Of Trump’s Drug Pricing Plan
Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.
High Drug Cost Controversy Reflected In Drop Of Expected Sales For First Time In A Decade
News outlets report on stories related to pharmaceutical pricing.
Media outlets report on news from Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Kansas, Georgia, California, Tennessee and New York.
Mass. Gov. Presents Plan To Push Businesses To Pay More Of State’s Rising Medicaid Expenses
In other state legislative news, a recently signed Texas bill would alter the state’s Teacher Retirement System health care plan. Outlets also report on developments from Connecticut, Ohio, Michigan and Kansas.
Abortion-Rights Groups File Suit Over Ark. Laws For Creating ‘Burdensome Bureaucratic Hurdles’
Similar bans are in effect in Mississippi and West Virginia, while restrictions in Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma have been blocked by court rulings.
Though Fervor Over Zika Has Faded, Experts Warn Vigilance Is Still Needed
A new study shows an increase in Zika-carrying mosquitoes across the South.
As Extra Pounds On Kids Becomes New Normal, Task Force Issues Obesity Screening Guidelines
The Los Angeles Times looks at why the new advice is important. In other public health news: food as an anti-cancer weapon, care for adults who had childhood diseases, and talcum powder.
They’re Going To Addiction Treatment Centers For Help And ‘Leaving In Body Bags’
Hoping for a fresh start, thousands of young people addicted to opioids are winding up in Florida in places that benefit from relapse rather than the recovery they advertise. Meanwhile, a new study finds that hospitalization rates are skyrocketing because of the crisis.
Failures Of VA Pharmacy System Put Patient Safety At Risk, GAO Report Finds
The pharmacy operations are part of the Veterans Affairs Department’s soon-to-be-replaced electronic health record system. In other news on veteran health, VA Secretary David Shulkin talks about disparities in access to care depending on a patient’s location.
Wisconsin Medicaid Supporters Decry Proposal For Drug Testing As Cruel And Demeaning
Gov. Scott Walker has asked the federal government for permission to start the tests. News outlets also report on Medicaid developments in Texas, Ohio, Georgia and Colorado.
Where Georgia’s Newest Congresswoman Stands On Health Care Issues
Karen Handel secured a victory Tuesday night in Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price’s old district.