Georgians With Disabilities Are Still Being Institutionalized, Despite Federal Oversight
Georgians With Disabilities Are Still Being Institutionalized, Despite Federal Oversight
For nearly 15 years, the feds have had oversight of Georgia’s treatment of people with mental illness and developmental disabilities. Observers say the state still jeopardizes some of its most marginalized residents by not meeting the terms of its settlement with the Justice Department.
KFF Health News On Air
Journalists Reflect on Trump Picks, Racism and Public Health, and Unnecessary Dental Implants
KFF Health News and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media in the last two weeks to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
TV’s Dr. Oz Invested in Businesses Regulated by Agency Trump Wants Him To Lead
Celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz recently held broad investments in health care, tech, and food companies. Were he confirmed to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, his job would involve interacting with giants of the industry that have contributed to his wealth.
Letters to the Editor
Readers Embrace ‘Going It Alone’ Series on Aging and Chastise Makers of Pulse Oximeters
KFF Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.
Florida Gov. DeSantis’ Canadian Drug Import Plan Goes Nowhere After FDA Approval
Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a “reckless delay” in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.
KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Trump’s Nontraditional Health Picks
After Institutions for People With Disabilities Close, Graves Are at Risk of Being Forgotten
Washington Power Has Shifted. Here’s How the ACA May Shift, Too.
California Sets 15% Target for Primary Care Spending Over Next Decade
Ex-Eye Bank Workers Say Pressure, Lax Oversight Led to Errors
Listen: A Tussle With a Rattlesnake Can Take a Bite Out of Your Wallet
FTC, Indiana Residents Pressure State To Block Hospital Merger
Nationwide IV Fluid Shortage Could Change How Hospitals Manage Patient Hydration
Idaho Calls Abortion ‘Barbaric and Gruesome’ in Trial Challenging Strict Ban
Systemic Sickness
Black Americans Still Suffer Worse Health. Here’s Why There’s So Little Progress.
The United States has made almost no progress in closing racial health disparities despite promises, research shows. The government, some critics argue, is often the underlying culprit.
