Latest KFF Health News Stories
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about strategies surrounding the health law and stumbling blocks lawmakers face regarding the budget.
Kenya Requests Emergency Order Of 45M Condoms From PEPFAR
A condom shortage in Kenya caused by high demand and procurement bottlenecks has forced the country to request an emergency order of 45 million condoms from PEPFAR, Kenyan health officials said Wednesday, Agence France-Presse reports. According to the news service, a January order of 19 million condoms was exhausted in about six weeks (3/23).
Countries Ban Imports Of Japanese Food As Radiation Leak Continues
Countries worldwide on Thursday banned or limited food imports from Japan, as radioactive steam continued to leak from the Fukushima nuclear plant damaged by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, Agence France-Presse reports.
Financial Times, Other Media Outlets Highlight Key Issues In Global TB Fight
In recognition of World Tuberculosis Day on Thursday, the Financial Times published a series of stories on TB worldwide.
Health Law Contention Continues A Year Later
News outlets remark on the continuing ferocity of the health overhaul debate – even a year later – as its advocates and detractors continue efforts to advance or block the measure’s implementation.
Looking Forward: Detailing The Overhaul’s Next Policy Steps
In addition to timelines, explainers and answers, media outlets have detailed various developments, ranging from New York Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner’s interest in seeking a health law waiver for New York City to GOP-backed transparency proposals.
State Roundup: Vt. Closer To Single Payer Plan
Today’s news includes reports from Vermont, Minnesota, Texas, Florida, California, Louisiana and Georgia.
IOM Offers Standards To Develop Clinical Practice Guidelines
Modern Healthcare reports that the Institute of Medicine has issued eight recommended standards to develop clinical practice guidelines. Meanwhile, it also reports on the findings of a national survey regarding medical mistakes.
As States Consider Abortion Measures, South Dakota Law Becomes Flashpoint
The ramifications of this South Dakota law may be more political than practical, reports Politico, while people on both sides of the issue spring into action.
Different Takes On The Doctor Shortage
Fox News reports that the health law may exacerbate this this access-to-care issue, but CNN reports that that family medicine residencies have seen a record increase in enrollment.
State-Level Action, Reactions Coincide With Health Law Anniversary
Party politics appear to be a key determinant in how states and state-level officials are reacting to the measure’s implementation.
Viewpoints: Sebelius, Vilsack, Weiner Defend Reform Law; Pro/Con On Seniors’ Access To Health Care
A selection of opinions, columns and editorials from around the country.
Health Law Waivers The Target Of New Lawsuit
Crossroads Global Policy Strategies, a political organization founded by former George W. Bush adviser Karl Rove, has filed suit in an effort to force the Obama administration to reveal its reasons for granting these waivers.
Study: Care For Severely Wounded Veterans Hindered By Poor Communication
USA Today reports that a program to coordinate care for these injured soldiers may not be reaching all the veterans it should.
Polls Showcase National Divisions, Opinions About Health Reform
A year has passed and polls still highlight the steadiness in the public rift on the health law.
CDC: Almost 50 Million Americans Uninsured
CNN reports that a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that this tally shows an increase of about 3 million people.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about how supporters and opponents of the health law are staking out positions and taking action to advance their causes.
