KFF Health News Weekly Edition: Nov. 27, 2024
A Toddler Got a Nasal Swab Test but Left Before Seeing a Doctor. The Bill Was $445.
Bram Sable-Smith
A mom in Peoria, Illinois, took her 3-year-old to the ER one evening last December. While they were waiting to be seen, the toddler seemed better, so they left without seeing a doctor. Then the bill came.
Efforts To Curb ACA Enrollment Fraud Face Real-World Test
Julie Appleby
Anti-Fraud Efforts Meet Real-World Test During ACA Enrollment Period
Julie Appleby
The federal government put guardrails in place to limit unauthorized plan sign-ups and switches. But the changes could prove to be a burden to consumers.
Public Health and the Dairy Cow in the Room
Public health, one of the more misunderstood concepts in the health world, is about the health of entire populations, rather than individuals. As a result, public health is closely tied to things like the environment, nutrition, and safety. With major concerns such as bird flu looming, President-elect Donald Trump’s priorities could translate into efforts that undermine those of public health workers. In this special episode of KFF Health News’ “What the Health?”, chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner is joined by Healthbeat editor-in-chief Charlene Pacenti, KFF Health News public health correspondent Amy Maxmen, and Healthbeat New York City reporter Eliza Fawcett.
Florida’s Deloitte-Run Computer System Cut Off New Moms Entitled to Medicaid
Daniel Chang and Samantha Liss
Florida discovered a glitch in its Deloitte-run Medicaid eligibility system. The problem, alleged in court testimony, led to new mothers wrongly losing their insurance coverage.
Indiana Hospitals Pull Merger Application After Pushback Over Monopoly Concerns
Samantha Liss
Two Indiana hospital rivals withdrew their application to merge after facing pushback from the Federal Trade Commission and the public.
Trump Doesn’t Need Congress To Make Abortion Effectively Unavailable
Julie Rovner
President-elect Donald Trump vowed on the campaign trail not to sign a nationwide abortion ban. But he wouldn’t need to do so to make abortion difficult, or illegal, writes KFF Health News’ chief Washington correspondent, Julie Rovner.
Make America Healthy Again: An Unconventional Movement That May Have Found Its Moment
Stephanie Armour
Nonmainstream doctors and leaders in health business are wielding serious muscle in shaping the incoming Trump administration’s health policies and challenging prevailing thinking on public health, disease prevention, and chronic illness.
Immigration Detention Center Contractor Sues Over California Health Inspections
Vanessa G. Sánchez
A private immigration detention center contractor has sued to block a California law allowing local public health officials to inspect facilities in response to allegations of medical neglect or unsanitary conditions.
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Journalists Reflect on Trump Picks, Racism and Public Health, and Unnecessary Dental Implants
KFF Health News staff made the rounds on national and local media in the last two weeks to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.