Michelle Andrews

For Seniors, Teeth Need Care — But Insurance Coverage Is Rare

KFF Health News Original

Traditional Medicare does not cover most dental needs and the private Medicare Advantage plans often have limited coverage, leaving most seniors struggling to pay for dental care out of pocket.

Most Hospital Palliative Care Programs Are Understaffed

KFF Health News Original

Guidelines recommend that hospitals have a physician, an advanced practice or registered nurse, a social worker and chaplain on the palliative care team, but only about 25 percent of hospitals meet that standard.

Expert Panel Recommends Expansion Of Services With No Cost Sharing For Women

KFF Health News Original

The list of preventive services that insurers must cover without a co-pay could grow to include mammograms for younger women, testing that follows an irregular screening and birth control for men.

More Small, Midsized Firms Choose To Pay Workers’ Medical Costs Directly

KFF Health News Original

Many expected that the federal health law would push these employers in this direction. An analysis by the Employee Benefit Research Institute finds evidence that these predictions are coming to fruition.