Latest KFF Health News Stories
Morning Briefing for Thursday, May 16, 2024
“Less-lethal” projectiles, maternal health, overdoses, weight-loss drug costs, Medicare, covid, migraines, and more are in today’s news.
Morning Briefing for Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Today’s roundup covers opioid settlement funds, medical debt, Medicare Advantage, medical supply tariffs, facility fees, masks, and more.
Morning Briefing for Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Today’s news roundup covers nursing home deaths, weight loss drugs, abortion bans, fentanyl seizures, breast cancer genes, bird flu, and more.
Morning Briefing for Monday, May 13, 2024
Today’s briefing includes news on bird flu, AI in health care, a controversial dental device, Medicaid waivers, child sleep, and more.
Morning Briefing for Friday, May 10, 2024
Ascension hack, bird flu, IVF benefits, NIH, Planned Parenthood funds, covid shot, Medicaid, and more are in the news. Plus, weekend reads.
Morning Briefing for Thursday, May 9, 2024
Doctor shortages, paid sick leave, cybersecurity, mental health programs, next year’s covid vaccine, bird flu, and more are in the news.
Morning Briefing for Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Super Bowl parade victims, a new covid variant, abortion, gender care, cancer deaths among Black women, cyberattacks, and more.
Morning Briefing for Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Cancer drugs, sunscreen safety, Obamacare, Medicare solvency, Alzheimer’s, reproductive health, mpox, and more are in the news.
Morning Briefing for Monday, May 6, 2024
New health rules, inhalers, stranded in the ER, bird flu, Medicaid “unwinding,” abortion access, drugs, metabolism, and more are in the news.
Morning Briefing for Friday, May 3, 2024
ACA coverage for ‘Dreamers,’ bird flu, abortion law, doctor and nurse shortages, cancer screenings, and more are in the news. Plus, your weekend reads.
Morning Briefing for Thursday, May 2, 2024
Maternal death rates, Arizona abortion ban, bird flu vaccines, cybersecurity, morphine regulation, mental health, and more are in the news.
Morning Briefing for Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Airborne disease spread, breast cancer screenings, pot classification, Medicaid, abortion law, hospital safety, and more are in the news.
Morning Briefing for Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Lab test regulations, the opioid crisis, high medical bills, toxic gas, covid vaccines, vaping dangers, cancer, and more are in the news.
Morning Briefing for Monday, April 29, 2024
Bird flu, Medicaid, respiratory disease data, abortion bans, teen suicide, Agent Orange, unusual syphilis symptoms, and more are in the news.
Morning Briefing for Friday, April 26, 2024
Youth mental health, bird flu, HIV, a data breach, drug prices and shortages, cancer, covid vaccines, and more are in the news. Plus, weekend reads.
Morning Briefing for Thursday, April 25, 2024
Abortion and EMTALA, Arizona’s ban, genetic studies, the opioid crisis, health care cost increases, bird flu, covid, and more are in the news.
Morning Briefing for Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Health care price fixing, air and water safety, bird flu, emergency care and abortion, suicide, hospital mergers, and more are in the news.
Morning Briefing for Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Nursing home staffing, Medicaid “unwinding,” medical record privacy, Medicare Advantage, homelessness, measles, and more are in the news.
Morning Briefing for Monday, April 22, 2024
Emergency health care, abortion law, bird flu, UnitedHealth hack, measles, nursing homes, covid, forever chemicals, and more are in the news.
Morning Briefing for Friday, April 19, 2024
Title IX revisions, ‘through-the-air’ viruses, monopolies, drug shortages, seasonal allergies, and more are in the news. Plus, your weekend reads.