Phil Galewitz

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Retiree-Rich Palm Beach County Leads Florida In COVID-19 Deaths

KFF Health News Original

The coronavirus death toll in Palm Beach County — home to President Donald Trump’s palatial home and club, Mar-a-Lago ― is the highest in Florida, where the large senior population is at risk.

Medicaid Nearing ‘Eye Of The Storm’ As Newly Unemployed Look For Coverage

KFF Health News Original

The coronavirus outbreak has forced millions out of work and the federal-state health program for low-income people could face unprecedented strains as many states don’t necessarily have the resources or systems in place to meet the demand.

Under Pressure, Florida Governor Finally Orders Residents To Stay Home

KFF Health News Original

Florida joins more than 30 other states and the District of Columbia that have similarly restricted residents and businesses. Florida was the only state with more than 5,000 coronavirus cases that had yet to act.

With Coronavirus Rare In Rural Florida, Experts Dispute Way Forward

KFF Health News Original

At least 30 states have issued statewide stay-at-home orders. Florida, one of the eight states with the highest number of COVID-19 cases recorded so far, is the only one in that group not to have such an order.

Are Vital Home Health Workers Now A Safety Threat?

KFF Health News Original

Hundreds of thousands of health care workers go into homes to provide important services for seniors and disabled people. But with the rising concerns about the danger of the coronavirus pandemic, especially for older people, these health workers could be endangering their patients and themselves.

Heart Association Puts Halt To Bayer’s Giant Displays Of Baby Aspirin

KFF Health News Original

After Kaiser Health News’ questions, the association tells the aspirin maker to take down display bins at Walmart pharmacies that gave a false impression that the over-the-counter drug is recommended for everyone to prevent heart attacks.

Needy Patients ‘Caught In The Middle’ As Insurance Titan Drops Doctors

KFF Health News Original

UnitedHealthcare is dropping hundreds of physicians from its New Jersey Medicaid network, separating patients from longtime doctors. Physicians charge the insurer is using its market power to shift business to practices it controls.