Latest KFF Health News Stories
Trump, Biden Weigh Location Options For Acceptance Speeches
With the pandemic keeping both presidential candidates away from their national convention sites, President Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden will likely deliver speeches closer to home. Other reports on how the epidemic is affecting the November election.
With Stimulus Talks Deadlocked, White House May Walk Away And Act Alone
A day of testy negotiations on Capitol Hill yielded little progress toward reaching a deal on another round of stimulus relief. Funding for the postal service emerged as a key sticking point.
Birx Tells Local Officials In 9 Cities To ‘Get On Top’ Of Virus Surge Risk
Task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx cites coronavirus numbers ticking up in 9 cities and California’s Central Valley as areas for concern. Meanwhile, comments by Dr. Anthony Fauci and White House trade adviser Peter Navarro also make headlines.
If Trump Takes Executive Action, Orders Would Focus On Evictions, Payroll Taxes, Jobless Money
White House negotiators signaled that President Donald Trump is prepared to act unilaterally through executive orders if a deal is not reached with lawmakers by the end of this week.
Facebook, Twitter Pull Trump Video For Spreading Bad COVID Information
President Donald Trump’s post linked to a Fox News interview in which he claims kids are “virtually immune” to the coronavirus. Facebook said that the “video includes false claims that a group of people is immune from COVID-19 which is a violation of our policies around harmful COVID misinformation.”
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Different Takes: CDC Guidelines On Opening Schools Misses Key Strategy; Masks Can’t Save The Day
Editorial pages focus on these pandemic topics and others.
Opinion writers weigh in on these health care issues and others.
How Other Countries Are Faring Against COVID
A small outbreak in Hong Kong, a lockdown in hipster Melbourne and doubts in Mexico City are among reports from around the world.
Perspectives: Insulin, Trump Hype, US Drug-Pricing System
Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.
Fertility Patient Wrestles With Unclear Prices, Surprise Bills
Read about the biggest pharmaceutical developments and pricing stories from the past week in KHN’s Prescription Drug Watch roundup.
Vegas Becomes Latest Hot Spot; N.Y., N.J., Conn. Update Quarantines For Travelers
Media outlets report from Nevada, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Texas, Oklahoma, and elsewhere.
Who Is Making More Money During The Pandemic?
Earning reports from publicly traded companies reveal the pandemic’s uneven effect on insurance, health care and health tech companies.
Relief Funds Flowed To Nursing Home Providers Accused Of Fraud, Misdeeds
A Washington Post analysis of coronavirus relief money distribution finds that hundreds of millions of dollars went to dozens of nursing home companies that settled recent lawsuits with the Justice Department over alleged improper Medicare billing, forged documents, substandard care and other abuses.
Embattled New York City Health Chief Resigns
Oxiris Barbot had been relegated to a near-invisible status after a feud with Mayor Bill de Blasio. In other news: Dr. Leon McDougle is appointed president of the National Medical Association; home health care workers say their struggles have been overlooked during the pandemic.
Gilead, Purdue Pharma In The Hot Seat
A group of state attorneys general wants the federal government to sidestep Gilead’s patents for remdesivir, and the Justice Department wants $18.1 billion from bankrupt opioid maker Purdue Pharma. Also in the news: Kodak; and pricey drugs.
Novavax Releases Encouraging COVID Vaccine Results From Early Studies
The biotech company announced its experimental vaccine yielded promising immune response in a small preliminary human trial, though it came with a high rate of mostly mild side effects.
Marijuana’s Health Benefits Questioned
The Food and Drug Administration moves closer to establishing regulations for cannabidiol; The American Heart Association says any cannabis product is not good for the circulatory system.
Hucksters and quacks are warned in Texas about advertising fake cures for COVID. In Japan, a politician touts gargling as a cure and people believe him.
Azar Defends FDA’s Moves To Prevent Use Of Subpar Masks
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar told Fox Business that inspections found imperfections in some mask brands. Other news on masks includes a new Mississippi mandate and the horrors facing wedding planners.
