Latest KFF Health News Stories
Consumers’ Perceptions Of Medical Prices Can Be Faulty
Despite advocates’ push for more transparency in medical pricing, consumers may draw the wrong message when they know what a health service or good costs.
Sen. Kirk’s Stroke Offers Him New Medicaid Perspective
New health care leadership in Congress also continues to take shape.
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
State Restrictions On Abortions Slow In 2012, But Still Second Most Ever
A new report finds that the number of new abortion restrictions passed by states in 2012 was down from 2011, but that the year still saw the second most new rules on the procedure ever.
State Roundup: Ill. To Scrutinize Medicaid Eligibility
A selection of health policy news from Florida, Illinois, Connecticut, Texas, California, Oregon and Georgia.
Longer Looks: Helping Other Parents Reach Out To Mentally Ill Children
This week’s articles come from The New Republic, the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The Associated Press, NBC, The American Spectator and American Medical News.
First Edition: January 3, 2013
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including more analysis of how the “fiscal cliff” deal impacts health programs as well as what the upcoming deficit talks might have in store for entitlement spending.
Cost/Quality Relationship In Health Care Still Poorly Understood: Study
A new study examines — and finds little clear — on the relationship between health care quality and cost.
Businesses And Individuals Grapple With Decisions About Coverage, Penalties
News organizations preview what’s to come in 2013 as provisions of the Affordable Care Act are put in place.
A Little Extra Fat Could Be Protective
A review of almost 100 studies covering nearly three million people found that those who were overweight, or even slightly obese, had a lower risk of dying compared to those considered “normal weight.”
Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Pharmacies Face Changing Marketplace
News outlets are covering various aspects of the health care industry.
New Congress Means New Key Health Care Leaders, As One Steps Away
The 113th Congress will see new faces take the helm on key health care panels as well as the departure of a congressman key to shaping the nation’s health care system.
Contraception Coverage Mandate Could Drive Health Law Back To Supreme Court
A number of challenges to the birth control coverage requirement are making their way through the lower courts. Meanwhile, a U.S. district judge issued a ruling that the property mangement firm owned by the founder of Domino’s Pizza will not have to immediately comply with this health law provision.
Congressional Accord Preserves Medicare Doctor Pay
The deal averts for one year a 26.5 percent cut in payments to doctors who treat Medicare patients. It also repeals the long-term care provision of the 2010 health overhaul.
Texas Judge Refuses To Stop Defunding Of Planned Parenthood Ahead Of Trial
A state district court ruled Monday that Texas’ Women’s Health Program can go forward without Planned Parenthood until a Jan. 11 trial is held in which the organization is challenging the state’s rule excluding it from the new health care program for women.
Minn. Health System Merger Complete, Largest In Twin Cities In Decade
A merger of two health systems in Minnesota completed Tuesday creates a health care organization in the Twin Cities with 20,000 employees and 1,500 doctors.
2013 Brings Health Law Deadlines, Challenges To States
News coverage of how states are planning for the health law include details of state health insurance exchanges.
House Follows Senate And Passes Bill To Avert ‘Fiscal Cliff’
The measure, which awaits the president’s signature, puts off large cuts in federal spending and increases taxes. But it delays efforts to revamp entitlement programs.
Roundup: Medicaid Waiver Challenges In Texas; Detailing Sandy’s Impact On NYC’s Mental Care
A selection of state health policy stories from Texas, Alaska, New York, California, Florida, Georgia, Nevada and Massachusetts.
Viewpoints: Republicans Reject Their Own Market-Based Ideas; Analyzing Entitlement Spending
A selection of opinions and editorials from around the country.
