Latest KFF Health News Stories
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Viewpoints: For Opioids, The Drug War Misses The Target; In Defense Of Meals On Wheels
A selection of opinions on health care from around the nation.
Perspectives: Where Purists And Politicians Intersect In The Health Care Debate
Editorial pages nationwide take on the politics of the Republican efforts to dismantle Obamacare.
Reviews Of The GOP Health Plan Are In — And Mixed
Opinion and editorial writers offer their takes on the Republican’s American Health Care Act.
State Highlights: Va.’s Immunization Rates Plateau; Ga. Senate OKs Family Sick Leave Bill
Outlets report on news from Virginia, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Missouri and Connecticut.
‘It’s A Real Crisis’: Ohio’s Low Nursing Home Ratings Raise Care Concerns
The Cleveland Plan Dealer reports on its review of inspection reports, finding dozens of nursing home deaths involving patient care questions.
As Medical Marijuana Industry Booms, The Question Becomes Where To Put The Shops
Some end up tucked away on the edges of town, while others are out in the open.
Number Of Patients Experiencing Drug Side Effects Skyrockets
Experts say the surge in reports could indicate a growing number of harmed patients or more vigilant reporting of adverse events. In other public health news: childbirth, chronic diseases, telehealth and a rare version of strep throat.
Once Every 45 Minutes Poison Control Fields A Call About A Child Being Exposed To Opioids
Pediatric exposure to opioids increased by 86 percent from 2000 to 2009 but decreased overall for all ages under 20 from 2009 until 2015. Most of the exposures — 60 percent — were among children age 5 or younger.
In Deep Conservative Country, An Unapologetic Abortion Clinic Opens With A Bang
“We want to be really out loud about what we do,” said one of the leaders the new abortion clinic in Atlanta.
Mayo Clinic Head Backpedals After Saying Hospital Should Prioritize Patients With Private Insurance
“In an internal discussion I used the word ‘prioritized’ and I regret this has caused concerns that Mayo Clinic will not serve patients with government insurance. Nothing could be further from the truth,” Dr. John Noseworthy said.
Medical Research, Cancer ‘Moonshot’ Would Be Hit Hard By Trump Budget Blueprint
From the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health to Meals on Wheels, news outlets cover the impact that the proposed Trump administration budget cuts would have on a range of health care organizations and initiatives.
ProPublica Reports Former U.S. Attorney Was Probing Price’s Stock Trading
Preet Bharara, one of the U.S. attorneys asked to resign earlier this month, was looking into trades made by Tom Price while he was a member of Congress.
With Analysis Of GOP Bill, States And Localities Begin To Confront Possible Funding Cuts
Local officials worry about the effects on older residents, people enrolled in Medicaid, hospitals and mental health coverage.
GOP Caught Between Holding Line On Core Beliefs And Appeasing Voters Who Put Trump In Office
There’s a lot at stake politically for the lawmakers who are working to push the replacement plan through Congress.
GOP’s Replacement Plan Does Little To Inch Toward Ever-Elusive Balanced Budget
The legislation put forth by the usually budget-conscious party doesn’t do much in terms of overall government savings. In other news on the American Health Care Act: Moody’s Investors Service reports it will squeeze states’ finances; a simple fix no one wants to make; “gig workers” get nervous; Planned Parenthood zeroes in on moderate Republicans; selling insurance across state lines; and more.
Trump To Put Some White House Muscle Into Rallying Conservatives Ahead Of Health Vote
President Donald Trump already flipped some “no” votes to “yes” last week, and he’s expected to keep up the efforts as he works with GOP leadership to get their health plan through the House.
Governors: GOP Medicaid Plan Shifts Significant Cost To States, Provides Almost No New Flexibility
Republican governors from Ohio, Michigan, Nevada and Arkansas wrote a letter expressing their disappointment with the current version of the American Health Care Act.
Adding Work Requirements For Medicaid Helps Sway Some Reluctant Republicans
President Donald Trump met with members of the Republican Study Committee on Friday to discuss changes they wanted to see made to the American Health Care Act before they could vote for it.
Changes To GOP Plan Will Provide Relief To Older Americans, Ryan Promises
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) spoke about the tweaks they would make to the American Health Care Act after the Congressional Budget Office predicted older, rural Americans would be negatively affected under the legislation.
