Latest KFF Health News Stories
GOP Plan Targets ‘Frivolous’ Malpractice Suits As Way To Reduce Health Spending
Democrats, however, say limiting patients’ ability to litigate removes rights from those harmed by horrific medical mistakes.
What Trump’s Market Stabilization Rule Means For Consumers
The Associated Press looks at how people buying off the exchanges will be affected by the administration’s steps to stabilize the marketplace. Meanwhile, the insurance industry is worried the moves will reduce enrollment and therefore sales.
Many Alaskans Find Health Law Is Like Trying To Fit A Square Peg Into A Round Hole
Due to its sheer size, sparse population and harsh environment, Alaska faces unique circumstances that aren’t really accommodated by the health law. In other news on the Affordable Care Act, new data details the rise in people covered, a CEO of a major hospital system in Chicago talks about the changes he has seen, NPR looks at pre-existing conditions and more stories.
Friction In Republican Party Over Health Care Sparks Into Flames At Town Halls
Lawmakers on recess take heat from their constituents for the Republicans’ botched attempts to pass a health care bill.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Viewpoints: Another Fight On Health Care Coming; Artificial Intelligence In The Hospital
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
Outlets report on news from Michigan, D.C., New York, Tennessee, Texas, California, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
Kasich Celebrates Autism-Coverage Bill: ‘We’re Not Coddling Anybody; We’re Giving People A Chance’
The legislation says Ohio health insurers “shall provide coverage for the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of autism spectrum disorder.” Outlets also report on news of state legislatures in Iowa and Florida as well.
Tech Giants Dream Big On Curing Diseases, But Realities Of Health Care May Drag Them Down
Stat looks at three diseases that technology companies are attacking — and how they might fail. In other public health news: a gene-editing breakthrough, type 2 diabetes in teens and kids and homeopathic teething tablet dangers.
Massachusetts To Create Website To Help Consumers Navigate Tricky Health Care World
Part of the goal of the site is to get patients to shop around like they would with any other service.
Bipartisan Bill Would Limit Amount Of Opioids Doctors Can Prescribe
Under the legislation, introduced by Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), doctors would be limited to prescribing no more than a week’s worth of opioids to patients in acute pain.
Congressman Seeks More Regulations On Ads Warning Of Drugs’ Side Effects
The advertisements are put out by attorneys soliciting clients for potential cases against drug companies.
Maine Points To Results Linking Food Stamps To Work Requirements As A Path For Medicaid
The approach, however, is drawing criticism from advocates for the poor, who say jobs, volunteer positions and transportation can be hard to come by in rural areas with persistent unemployment.
FDA Warns Company About Slow Action On Recalling Faulty Defibrillators
St. Jude Medical did not recall the older devices or alert doctors or patients about the potential problem for years.
Trump Rolls Back Obama Rule Barring States From Banning Funds To Planned Parenthood
The Health and Human Services Department regulation said that states and localities could not withhold money from a provider for any reason other than an inability to provide family planning services.
GOP Not Willing To Pull Plug On Zombie Trumpcare When They Ran On Promises To Repeal Obamacare
The Republicans’ bill may live in purgatory, even as the president renews his efforts to get something passed.
Democrats Won’t ‘Negotiate With Hostage Takers,’ Vow To Tie Insurer Subsidies To Spending Bill
The fight could lead to a government shutdown if neither side blinks.
‘I Think I Will Get It Done’: Trump’s Renewed Health Care Push Catches Republicans Off Guard
President Donald Trump’s focus on health care has the potential of leading to a second embarrassing defeat that would raise more questions about the new administration’s ability to shepherd complicated legislation through Congress.
HHS Issues Final Rule To Stabilize Marketplaces; Insurers Pleased But Want Even More Changes
The rule introduces several targeted changes aimed at curbing some of the losses insurers have faced in the law’s exchanges.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
