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Public Health and the Dairy Cow in the Room

Episode 374

Nov. 26, 2024

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.

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Health Brief

Efforts To Curb ACA Enrollment Fraud Face Real-World Test

By Julie Appleby

Nov. 26, 2024

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Make America Healthy Again: An Unconventional Movement That May Have Found Its Moment

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.

By Stephanie Armour

Nov. 26, 2024

A man in a green shirt and glasses speaks into a microphone in front of an altar of flowers and photos

Immigration Detention Center Contractor Sues Over California Health Inspections

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.

By Vanessa G. Sánchez

Nov. 26, 2024

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Florida’s Deloitte-Run Computer System Cut Off New Moms Entitled to Medicaid

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.

By Daniel Chang and Samantha Liss

Nov. 26, 2024

The Only Hospital in Town

Indiana Hospitals Pull Merger Application After Pushback Over Monopoly Concerns

Two Indiana hospital rivals withdrew their application to merge after facing pushback from the Federal Trade Commission and the public.

By Samantha Liss

Nov. 26, 2024

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Anti-Fraud Efforts Meet Real-World Test During ACA Enrollment Period

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.

By Julie Appleby

Nov. 25, 2024

KFF Health News On Air

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.

Nov. 23, 2024

Health Brief

Federal Watchdog Urges Crackdown on Medicare Advantage Home Visits

By Fred Schulte

Nov. 22, 2024

A man wearing a hospital gown is sitting on a bed in a hospital room alone.

Georgians With Disabilities Are Still Being Institutionalized, Despite Federal Oversight

For nearly 15 years, the feds have had oversight of Georgia’s treatment of people with mental illness and developmental disabilities. Observers say the state still jeopardizes some of its most marginalized residents by not meeting the terms of its settlement with the Justice Department.

By Sam Whitehead

Nov. 22, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Readers Embrace ‘Going It Alone’ Series on Aging and Chastise Makers of Pulse Oximeters

KFF Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.

Nov. 22, 2024

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TV’s Dr. Oz Invested in Businesses Regulated by Agency Trump Wants Him To Lead

Celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz recently held broad investments in health care, tech, and food companies. Were he confirmed to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, his job would involve interacting with giants of the industry that have contributed to his wealth.

By Darius Tahir

Nov. 21, 2024

What the Health? From KFF Health News

Trump’s Nontraditional Health Picks

Episode 373

Nov. 21, 2024

Not only has President-elect Donald Trump chosen prominent vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Trump also has said he will nominate controversial TV host Mehmet Oz to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which oversees coverage for nearly half of Americans. Meanwhile, the lame-duck Congress is back in Washington with just a few weeks to figure out how to wrap up work for the year. Rachel Cohrs Zhang of Stat, Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call, and Riley Ray Griffin of Bloomberg News join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews Sarah Varney, who has been covering a trial in Idaho challenging the lack of medical exceptions in that state’s abortion ban.

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A photo of Ron DeSantis speaking inside a warehouse at a podium with a sign that reads, "Lower drug costs."

Florida Gov. DeSantis’ Canadian Drug Import Plan Goes Nowhere After FDA Approval

Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a “reckless delay” in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.

By Phil Galewitz

Nov. 21, 2024

A female primary care doctor examines a male patient using a stethoscope.

California Sets 15% Target for Primary Care Spending Over Next Decade

The state Office of Health Care Affordability has set a goal for insurers to direct 15% of their spending to primary care by 2034, part of a push to expand preventive care services. Health plans say it’s unclear how the policy will mesh with the state’s overarching goal to slow spending growth.

By Vanessa G. Sánchez

Nov. 21, 2024

Washington Power Has Shifted. Here’s How the ACA May Shift, Too.

With a new Trump administration poised to move into the White House and Republicans set to control both chambers of Congress, party leaders are making a to-do list for the Affordable Care Act.

By Stephanie Armour, Sam Whitehead, and Julie Rovner

Nov. 21, 2024

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After Institutions for People With Disabilities Close, Graves Are at Risk of Being Forgotten

Thousands of people with disabilities lived and died in state institutions. Now, decades after the facilities began closing, the cemeteries left behind are at risk of falling into disrepair.

By Tony Leys

Nov. 21, 2024

Health Brief

Nearly All Vermonters Have Health Insurance, but Care Is Tough To Find

Nov. 20, 2024

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Listen: A Tussle With a Rattlesnake Can Take a Bite Out of Your Wallet

Listen to KFF Health News' Jackie Fortiér recount how a backyard snakebite led to a harrowing hospitalization — and big bills — for a San Diego family.

By Jackie Fortiér

Nov. 20, 2024

A collage of images of eyes, a scalpel, and maps of Colorado, Wyoming, and Ireland.

Ex-Eye Bank Workers Say Pressure, Lax Oversight Led to Errors

Corneas, the windshields of the eye, are the most transplanted part of the human body. But four former employees at Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank told of numerous retrieval problems, including damage to eyes and removal from the wrong body.

By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile and Rae Ellen Bichell

Nov. 20, 2024

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