Latest KFF Health News Stories
Public Health Threats, Struggling Hospitals Loom In Sandy’s Wake
News outlets chronicle a long list of health and health care system problems caused by the superstorm.
State Roundup: Kids’ Autism Covered In Wash. Medicaid
A selection of health policy stories from Texas, Washington state, Minnesota and Georgia.
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
Longer Looks: The Trouble With Medical Device Patents
This week’s articles come from The Oregonian, Fortune Magazine, Time, Slate, Mother Jones and The Wall Street Journal.
First Edition: November 1, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including highlights from the campaign trail, from the top of the ticket to some of the attention-grabbing Senate races across the country, as well as a report that the Obama administration will not oppose efforts to reopen the religious challenge to the health law.
In Case You Missed It: New From KHN This Week
If you’re only now getting your power back, catch up with this week’s coverage of compounded drugs, state implementation of the health law, uninsured voters’ attitudes about the health law and more.
Physicians Swap Traditional Practices For New Models
A new Accenture report projects the number of physicians who practice independently will fall to 36 percent by 2013.
Health Policies Still In The Campaign Trail Mix
How is Medicare playing among the ever-important bloc of Florida senior citizens as the two presidential candidates vie for their votes? Similarly, it’s also a hot topic in the Montana Senate race, which is one of the most intensely watched in the country.
KFF Poll: Obama Lead On Health Issues Lessens
The latest Kaiser Family Foundation health care tracking poll — the last one that will be released before the election — found that President Barack Obama’s advantage on several health issues has diminished.
State Roundup: Federal Judge Says Milwaukee Can Raise Retiree Contribution
A selection of health policy stories from California, Texas, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Kansas and Oregon.
Calif. Health System Ends Pursuit Of Ore. Hospital Amid Community Concerns
A California health system formerly tied to the Roman Catholic Church has ended its bid to acquire a community hospital in Oregon amid concerns over access to abortion and assisted suicide services. Meanwhile, two of Michigan’s largest hospital groups are expected to announce plans Wednesday to pursue a merger.
Calif. Insurers Competing To Be Part Of State Health Insurance Exchange
More than 30 plans are expected to seek to be part of the exchange, or new marketplace. Meanwhile, a small business health coverage exchange in Massachusetts — a model for those called for by the health law in other states — struggles.
Study Compares Mortality Rates At Magnet And Non-Magnet Hospitals
Medscape reports on the new study, which is published online in in Medical Care.
New Track-And-Trace Proposal Would Combat Drug Counterfeiting, Gray Market
Politico Pro reports on a draft legislative proposal released last week.
Medicare News: Health Spending On Seniors Grew Faster In U.S. Than Canada
A new study finds that U.S. spending grew nearly three times faster since 1980 than Canada’s spending on a similar population group.
NYU Hospital Loses Power And Evacuates 215 Patients During Storm
Industry officials described the failure of the backup generator at the Manhattan medical center as an unusual incident, not a warning of systemic flaws in hospital preparedness plans.
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
Swing State Highlights: Ohio’s Provisional Ballots; Sandy’s Impact On Voting
KHN’s Sarah Barr samples campaign news coverage each week from swing states to see how health policy developments, and other political issues, are playing.
First Edition: October 31, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including that latest about how health policies are playing on the campaign trail as well as how Mega-Storm Sandy took its toll on New York hospitals.
The health care world prepped for Hurricane Sandy by moving patients and shutting down offices.
