Latest KFF Health News Stories
Analysis: Health Costs Jump Nearly 5% Nationwide This Year
An analysis from benefits consulting group Aon Hewitt found health costs rose this year for employers and workers an average of 4.9 percent nationwide. In the midwest, two news outlets examine how this figure plays out locally.
A Flood Of Post-Debate Fact Checking Follows Points And Counterpoints
News outlets examined a range of issues brought up during last night’s presidential face-off, ranging from discussions of the $716 billion Medicare cut to talk of death panels and whether the health law promise of lower health insurance costs came true.
Prison Health Care: Healthy Inmates In Minn.
Prison health care is examined: In Minnesota, prison inmates are offered healthier lifestyles, even while incarcerated. In Wisconsin, in the meantime, some groups are calling for discipline for the Milwaukee County sheriff over medical care in prisons there.
Romney Embraces His Massachusetts Health Plan As Bipartisan Success
After months of distancing himself from the state health reforms he oversaw while governor of Massachusetts, GOP presidential pick Mitt Romney said that overhaul illustrates his ability to work with Democrats. President Barack Obama, however, countered that the Massachusetts plan was one of the models for the 2010 health law that has been a target of conservatives.
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the nation.
State Roundup: Mass. Health Plans Lauded For Comprehensiveness
A selection of stories from Massachusetts, Kansas, Georgia, Oregon and California.
Longer Looks: The Time Is Now For Community Health Workers
This week’s articles come from The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Atlantic, the Journal of the American Medical Association, Slate and The Economist.
First Edition: October 4, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including highlights, analysis and fact-checking from last night’s presidential debate.
Health Policies Will Play Role In Debate’s Political Theater
As new polls show a narrow margin separating them, President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will face questions on their plans for Medicare, Medicaid and overhauling the health system during tonight’s debate. The focus will be on domestic policy, and at least 15 minutes will be dedicated to health care.
Parsing Health And Medicare Plans Amid Campaign Promises
News outlets analyze the presidential candidates’ proposals for tackling Medicare and Medicaid costs, as well as how these differing ideas are playing among voters.
An Expanded Role For Some Nurses?
The Wall Street Journal reports that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is considering whether to reimburse a certain type of nurse to provide chronic-pain treatments.
‘Gang Of 8’ Working Toward Resolution Of Debate Surrounding The Fiscal Cliff
Politico reports on how a bipartisan group of eight lawmakers are trying to address the so-called fiscal cliff.
Report: Overhaul Will Bring New Customers, Challenges To The Insurers
A report released Tuesday by the health care consultant PricewaterhouseCoopers outlines how various changes put in place by the 2010 health law will change the insurance industry.
States Ask, Answer Questions On Health Law Implementation
Even as some states didn’t meet the target set by the Department of Health and Human Services for submitting their “benchmark” plans regarding the health law’s essential health benefits, others offered specifics about what would be covered and what plans would be their choice.
CMS Revises Readmissions Penalties; How Hospital Networks Play Into Equation
Kaiser Health News examines readmissions at hospitals, including how CMS has revised up penalities on hospitals who readmit patients too soon and how hospital networks play into the readmissions equation.
Obama Spending More Than Romney On TV Advertising, New Ad Stars Medicaid
Meanwhile, GOP vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan, who is also seeking reelection to his congressional seat, unveils a new health care ad in his district.
State Roundup: Ind. Mandate Back On Fla. Ballot; Ga. Hospital Tax Fight Rages On
A selection of health policy stories from Florida, Massachusetts, Georgia, Ohio, Alaska, Texas, Vermont, California and Connecticut.
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
Court Approves Abbott Settlement For Wrongly Marketing Depakote
The pharmaceutical company will pay $1.5 billion for marketing the drug for non-approved uses.
Swing State Highlights: The Latest On Political Ads, Appearances And Polls
As election day approaches, Kaiser Health News’ Sarah Barr samples news coverage each week from swing states around the country
