Latest KFF Health News Stories
Suit Against Health Law Will Move To Trial After Florida Judge’s Ruling
Judge Roger Vinson ruled that two of six counts, those about the individual mandate and the Medicaid expansion, can go to trial.
CDC: Hispanics More Likely To Have HIV Than Whites, But Live Longer
The CDC has new numbers pointing to racial disparities and HIV/AIDS, but also some surprising findings about Hispanics.
United Health Proposes Managed-Care Plan For Those Who Get Both Medicare And Medicaid
UnitedHealth is proposing a managed-care plan for dual recipients of Medicare and Medicaid.
Report: Fewer People Than Expected Chose COBRA Subsidy
Fewer people than expected chose to use a COBRA subsidy offered by the federal government, according to an analysis by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, The New York Times reports.
Abortion, Health Law Heat Up Campaign Debates Around The Country
In the race for California’s Senate seat, a sharp difference on abortion rights emerged as other Republican candidates vowed to “repeal and replace” the health law if elected.
First Edition: October 15, 2010
Today’s top stories from major news organizations report on the effort by 20 states to challenge the federal health law, a new federal panel to inform consumers about health care options and the struggle to pay for cancer care.
‘Largest Medicare Fraud Scheme’ Busted
Dozens of people were arrested for defrauding Medicare of more than $35 million; they are linked to an Armenian organized crime group.
State News: Wash. Adults Could Lose Medicaid Coverage For Prescriptions, Michigan Restores Services
States address a range of health policy issues.
HHS Limits, But Can’t Eliminate, Child-Only Policy Double-Standards
HHS acknowledged that, at least in some states, health insurers can charge more for sicker children than for health children.
IOM Report: Food Nutrition Labels Should Be Simple, On Front
The food industry should provide simple, clearly-worded nutrition information on the front of food packages, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine.
More Minorities Attending American Medical Schools
News outlets report on issues affecting the doctor workforce, including increased diversity at medical schools and questions about whether rural doctors will qualify for the Medicare payment bonus for primary care physicians.
Kaiser Health News presents a variety of opinions from other news outlets.
Study Finds Vaccination Rates In Decline For Children Covered By Private Health Plans
National Committee for Quality Assurance finds that vaccination rates fall for privately insured children while rising slightly for those in Medicaid.
Officials Address Several Drug Issues Including Medical Risks, Proper Disposal Of Unused Medicine
Federal and state officials address several drug issues including the risks associated with bone-strengthening drugs and how to properly dispose of unused medicine.
New Program Will Cut Payment For Durable Medical Equipment In Medicare Test Program
In California, beginning Jan. 1, “a new Medicare program will slash by 30 percent the prices it will pay for certain wheelchairs, oxygen concentrators and other medical devices in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, lowering costs for both local Medicare recipients and the American taxpayer,” Redland Daily Facts reports.
IRIN Examines Forthcoming U.N. Child Malnutrition Program; IPS Reports On FAO Latin American Report
IRIN looks at a planned U.N. initiative to combat early childhood malnutrition and the questions surrounding it.
WHO Western Pacific Meeting Addresses Immunization, TB Control, Women’s Health
The WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific meeting continued with leaders discussing regional immunization goals, public health emergencies, TB control, and the health effects of urbanization, multiple news outlets report.
Costs For End-Of-Life Care Rising, Hospice Care May Be An Antidote
New studies examine end-of-life care and its cost.
Democrats Mostly Silent On Health Law In Their Ads As Election Approaches
Democrats are mostly not dealing with the new health law in their advertisements as they campaign for the mid-term elections, where even those in the party who voted against the law are facing an uphill battle.
